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Thermo Fisher Scientific

via Workday

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Field Service Engineer III (HPLC/MS) San Juan Capistrano

Anywhere
Full-time
Posted 12/11/2025
Direct Apply
Key Skills:
Mechanical and optical instrumentation troubleshooting
On-site service and maintenance
Instrument diagnostics and repair
Customer communication and instruction

Compensation

Salary Range

$83K - 125K a year

Responsibilities

Perform on-site installation, maintenance, and repair of analytical instruments, primarily chromatography and mass spectrometry devices, while ensuring high customer satisfaction.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in sciences or engineering, 3+ years of hands-on experience with analytical equipment, and ability to travel and lift medium to heavy loads.

Full Description

Work Schedule Standard (Mon-Fri) Environmental Conditions Some degree of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) required (safety glasses, gowning, gloves, lab coat, ear plugs etc.) Job Description As our new Engineer, you will be delivering routine service activities for the Unity Lab Services Chromatography Service group. It is a dedicated field-based role supporting our customers on-site on a wide product range, but mainly focusing on Liquid Chromatography (HPLC) and Mass Spectroscopy (MS) Instruments. You will primarily focus on delivering Preventive Maintenance, Installation- and Services repairs within Clinical Service Team for the purpose of achieving: The highest levels of customer satisfaction (Customer Allegiance Score). Accurate and timely maintenance and qualification visits. Lowest repeated call rates post-maintenance. Working as part of the dedicated Service team, you will take part in providing marked-leading on-site services exceeding customer’s expectations every single day. Our Organization: This role sits within our Unity Lab Service (ULS) organization, which provides a single source for integrated lab service, support, and supply management. Our customized service offerings and outstanding services have the flexibility and experience to uniquely address our customer’s business needs. Whether they are looking to arrange for service on a single instrument or are seeking resources to handle entire labs, there is a solution to meet their business requirements. Territory: This role includes a company fleet vehicle; relocation assistance is not provided. Candidates must live approximately one hour of San Juan Capistrano, CA. Responsibilities: Perform on-site installations, repairs, maintenance, qualifications, and validations. Customer-facing, working in conjunction with other ULS teams and Sales. Use customer management software to review service calls, handle parts inventories, and complete job tasks. Listen to the customer, review their documents, and inspect the instrument to resolve nature and scope of problem. Analyze and review inspection findings to resolve source of problem, and recommend repair, replacement, or other corrective action. Analyzes system chemistry and use instrument reports to diagnose technical or application problems. Work with specialists, engineering, customer service, and other personnel to expedite repairs and drive quick resolution. Establish and maintain a communication link between the customer and the company to help ensure that effective service is provided. Provide customer instrument familiarization instruction on the accurate use and maintenance of their instruments. Other duties may be assigned. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities pertinent to perform role functions: Must have strong interpersonal and effective communication skills. Ability to diagnose and resolve problems on mechanical, and optical instrumentation in a clinical laboratory environment. Read, interpret, and analyze component layout drawings, schematics, assembly drawings, wiring and labeling diagrams. Basic instructional abilities to provide customer familiarization instruction. Prioritize clinical customer requirements and establish realistic schedules to meet requirements. Produce clear, detailed, and concise documentation and customer reports. Work independently and as part of a group, to accomplish individual and team objectives as well as resolve routine customer concerns. Demonstrate Thermo Fisher Scientific values – Integrity, Intensity, Innovation, and Involvement. Maintain a valid driver’s license, available to travel overnight up to 50% and weekend work may be required. Minimum Education and/or Experience requirements Bachelor’s Degree in Sciences, Engineering, Electronics, or equivalent work experience. 3+ years hands-on experience servicing analytical equipment gained either as an Engineer, application specialist or working as a Scientist in a laboratory. Ideal candidate would be proven repair, maintenance, and installation of Mass Spectroscopy (MS). Specific Scope Data Management of assets found at customer site. Responsible for installed customer base at a designated clinical customer site. Responsible for individual field Inventory up to $10,000 monthly average total as well as maintain and handle a dedicated site inventory. Physical/Environmental requirements: (1) Physical Activities: Ability to safely lift 50 Lbs with assistance on occasion and carry 25-30 Lbs continuously throughout the day. Ability to bend, squat, stretch, and reach daily in a service function. (2) Level of Physical Requirements: Medium to Heavy work. (3) Level of Visual Acuity: Close vision, distant vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. (4) Environmental Conditions: Risk of exposure to toxic or caustic chemicals, risk of electrical shock, moving mechanical parts, fumes, airborne particles, radiation, and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is typically moderate. What we offer: Excellent career progression opportunities with a large and growing global employer. High quality training and mentoring. Competitive salary, plus performance bonus & full benefits package. Company car. Compensation and Benefits The hourly pay range estimated for this position based in California is $40.06–$60.08. This position may also be eligible to receive a variable annual bonus based on company, team, and/or individual performance results in accordance with company policy. We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package that our U.S. colleagues and their families can count on, which includes: A choice of national medical and dental plans, and a national vision plan, including health incentive programs Employee assistance and family support programs, including commuter benefits and tuition reimbursement At least 120 hours paid time off (PTO), 10 paid holidays annually, paid parental leave (3 weeks for bonding and 8 weeks for caregiver leave), accident and life insurance, and short- and long-term disability in accordance with company policy Retirement and savings programs, such as our competitive 401(k) U.S. retirement savings plan Employees’ Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) offers eligible colleagues the opportunity to purchase company stock at a discount For more information on our benefits, please visit: https://jobs.thermofisher.com/global/en/total-rewards Compensation and Benefits The hourly pay range estimated for this position based in California is $40.06–$60.08. This position may also be eligible to receive a variable annual bonus based on company, team, and/or individual performance results in accordance with company policy. We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package that our U.S. colleagues and their families can count on, which includes: A choice of national medical and dental plans, and a national vision plan, including health incentive programs Employee assistance and family support programs, including commuter benefits and tuition reimbursement At least 120 hours paid time off (PTO), 10 paid holidays annually, paid parental leave (3 weeks for bonding and 8 weeks for caregiver leave), accident and life insurance, and short- and long-term disability in accordance with company policy Retirement and savings programs, such as our competitive 401(k) U.S. retirement savings plan Employees’ Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) offers eligible colleagues the opportunity to purchase company stock at a discount For more information on our benefits, please visit: https://jobs.thermofisher.com/global/en/total-rewards 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. 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. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, religion, color, national or ethnic origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, genetic information, veteran status, age or disability status.

This job posting was last updated on 12/12/2025

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