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The Field Service Engineer III is responsible for on-site installation, servicing, and repair of complex electron microscopy equipment. This role involves troubleshooting, conducting maintenance visits, and providing training to customers.
Candidates should have a university degree in a relevant field or 3-10 years of equivalent experience. Experience with complex analysis tools and excellent interpersonal skills are preferred.
Work Schedule Standard (Mon-Fri) Environmental Conditions Able to lift 40 lbs. without assistance Job Description When you’re part of Thermo Fisher Scientific, you’ll do daring work, and join a team that values performance, quality and innovation. As part of a successful, growing global organization you will be encouraged to perform at your best. With revenues of more than $40 billion and the largest investment in R&D in the industry, we give our people the resources and chances to create significant contributions to the world. Location - Greater Boston Area Division Specific Information The Materials and Structural Analysis (MSD) Electron Microscopy (EM) business enables customers to find meaningful answers to questions that accelerate breakthrough discoveries, increase productivity, and ultimately change the world. The MSD EM business designs, manufactures, and supports the broadest range of high-performance microscopy workflow solutions that provide images and answers in the micro-, nano-, and picometer scales. Combining hardware and software expertise in electron, ion, and light microscopy technologies with deep application knowledge in the materials science, life sciences, semiconductor, electronics, and natural resources markets, the worldwide Electron Microscopy employees are dedicated to customers' pursuit of discovery and resolution to global challenges. Here are some of the products you might support our customers with: Corporate organization Overview of our instruments Inside the Titan Transmission Electron Microscope How to make a microscope How you will make an impact: The Field Service Engineer III for the Materials and Structural Analysis Division (MSD) of Thermo Fisher Scientific is responsible for performing the on-site installation, servicing and repair of complex equipment and systems. Engineers investigate and improve operational quality of system equipment; Transmission Electron Microscopy (TEM), Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM), Small/Large Dual Beam (SDB/LDB); instruct customers in the operation and maintenance of the system; serve as company liaison with customer on administrative and technical matters for assigned projects; and conduct on-site installations of the full range of Thermo Fisher Scientific electron microscopy systems and their associated options. What you will do: As the primary regional field service engineer, ensure customer needs are met applying appropriate resources Conduct on-site installation of sophisticated equipment and follow testing procedures to ensure proper working order Conduct on-site scheduled planned maintenance visits Provide troubleshooting and repair support for customers and other field service personnel Cultivate and develop positive working relationships with customers, system users and company personnel Successfully complete technical training, as required; identify and successfully complete specialist training based on microscopes in the region Proactively seek out additional learning opportunities both inside and outside of the region Work informally with an applications engineer or attend an applications course to gain sophisticated knowledge Travel, often on short notice, to customer sites to resolve problems or support other field service personnel Complete and submit field service reports Be able to perform Preventative Maintenance on assigned tools Partner with colleagues to acquire technical guidance needed to problem-solve systems solutions Provide training for customers and users on system maintenance Make yourself available to train and mentor new field service engineers Provide feedback to product quality teams Provide appropriate input in writing updating and correcting various Thermo Fisher system documentation Provide recommendations for various reports including identifying and isolating unique problems with system How you will get here: Education University degree in electronics, physics, engineering, computer science or similar field preferred; or 3-10 years of equivalent combination of education, skills and experience Experience Minimum 3-10 years equivalent combination of education, skills and work experience required. Operating, troubleshooting, repairing and calibrating complex analysis tools such as SEM, TEM, FIB, Prober or similar systems is a plus but not required. Experience with Ultra High Vacuum (UHV) a plus but not required. Experience operating O-scopes, digital voltmeter and logical problem solving. Knowledge, Skills, Abilities Demonstrated ability to lead complex technical issues Ability to partner effectively with customers and colleagues Excellent interpersonal communication, teamwork/building, time management, organizational, problem solving, conflict management and customer service skills Ability to work under pressure, with a consistent record to make decisions with minimal direct supervision. Able to display a high level of confidentiality for both customer and Thermo Fisher Scientific. Must be willing to travel 25-50% of the time. Must possess a valid driver’s license and passport and travel regionally and internationally as the need arises. Physical Requirements Extensive walking may be required. May work at customer locations, in office environment to include cubicles and/or in laboratory environments. Must be able to secure entrance to US Government laboratories and facilities Potentially pass through areas where chemical-based allergens may be in use (such as penicillin, tetracycline, etc) Depending on area of building, personal protective equipment may be worn to include lab coats, coveralls, hood, facemask, hairnets, safety gloves, safety glasses, steel toe shoes, and/or bump hats. Physical requirements include the ability to lift up to 50 lbs. Our Mission is to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. Watch as our colleagues explain 5 reasons to work with us. As one team of 100,000+ colleagues, we share a common set of values - Integrity, Intensity, Innovation and Involvement - working together to accelerate research, solve complex scientific challenges, drive technological innovation and support patients in need. #StartYourStory at Thermo Fisher Scientific, where diverse experiences, backgrounds and perspectives are valued. Apply today! http://jobs.thermofisher.com Thank you for your interest as you consider starting a new career journey with us. As the world leader in serving science, our colleagues develop critical solutions through innovation—and build rewarding careers. Discover their extraordinary stories and connection to our Mission to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. Their work is a story of purpose. What story will you tell? Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. is the world leader in serving science, with annual revenue of more than $40 billion. Our Mission is to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. Whether our customers are accelerating life sciences research, solving complex analytical challenges, increasing productivity in their laboratories, improving patient health through diagnostics or the development and manufacture of life-changing therapies, we are here to support them. Our global team delivers an unrivaled combination of innovative technologies, purchasing convenience and pharmaceutical services through our industry-leading brands, including Thermo Scientific, Applied Biosystems, Invitrogen, Fisher Scientific, Unity Lab Services, Patheon and PPD. COVID-19 Vaccination Update for U.S. & Canada Colleagues All U.S. colleagues are required to disclose their COVID-19 vaccination status. New hires will be asked to disclose their vaccination status upon the first day of employment. U.S. new hires (including those in Field Sales, Field Services and Customer Support - Technical Applications) may be required to be vaccinated against COVID-19, including boosters, based on the customer or client sites they visit and support. Individuals may also be required to comply with other COVID-19 health and safety protocols, such as masking or testing. U.S. and Canada new hires in Clinical Research who are in the following job categories must be fully vaccinated before their first day of employment or request an accommodation: executive director level and above, client-facing commercial, clinical research associates (CRAs), Assistant CRA (ACRAs), all CRA and ACRA line managers, clinic-based staff in early development services and accelerated enrollment solutions, and FSP within analytical services division roles. Canada new hires (including those in Field Sales, Field Services, and Customer Support Technical Applications) may be required to be vaccinated against COVID-19, including boosters, based on the customer or client sites they visit and support. Individuals may also be required to comply with other COVID-19 health and safety protocols, such as masking or testing. New hires in Field Sales, Field Services, and Customer Support Technical Applications will be asked to disclose their vaccination status upon the first day of employment. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation. Thermo Fisher Scientific is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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This job posting was last updated on 7/27/2025