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Thermo Fisher Scientific

Field Service Engineer (Chromatography) - Romandie

Muttenz, Switzerland

Job Description

When you're part of Thermo Fisher Scientific, you'll do challenging 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.

When you're part of the team at Thermo Fisher Scientific, you'll do important work, like helping customers in finding cures for cancer, protecting the environment or making sure our food is safe. Your work will have real-world impact, and you'll be supported in achieving your career goals.

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Division: CMD; Unity Lab Services, part of Thermo Fisher Scientific, provides critical on-site instrument services at customer locations. Our colleagues are passionate about improving customer experience and service operations efficiency.

This is an excellent opportunity to start your career in our growing Field Service team as a Field Service Engineer make a difference - you will receive comprehensive training from our colleagues to get you started with your development within Thermo Fisher Scientific.

Focus of the role is Installation, Preventive Maintenance, Instrument Qualification and Troubleshooting of Chromatographic (HPLC / IC) Devices within Switzerland, with a Focus on Romandie.

Responsibilities:

  • Collaborate with colleagues in our customer care center to efficiently schedule your service visits to meet and exceed customer expectations.
  • Install our products from our diverse Chromatography portfolio, demonstrate instrument specification and instruct customers on use (Familiarization)
  • Perform preventive maintenance and qualifications on customer instruments and help to improve instrument uptime and availability.
  • Detailed preparation and documentation of maintenance and qualification activities to meet regulatory requirements.
  • Analyze instrument failures
  • Contribute to the overall Service Targets with respect to Bookings, Revenues, Service Profit and Overhead Cost while following all internal rules, processes and practices (as they are described)
  • Perform all Service Activities in line with internal rules and customer regulations
  • Always ensure the highest professional relationship with our customer base to achieve customer loyalty and raise issues if necessary, to solve critical tasks in the fastest way possible
  • Follow our ethical business conduct guidance.
  • Manage the company's assets provided, such as Car Stock/Inventory of Parts, Computer, Telephone, general Tools, Software, Company Car, Manuals etc.
  • Optimize the own work schedule by coordinating with all the vital partners for service planning/scheduling (Dispatching function, Team Leader, others).

Qualifications:

  • Curiosity about analytical instruments, systems, applications, new products and technologies.
  • Technical education or chemical background
  • Proficient in French and good knowledge of English language
  • Driving license
  • Excellent inter-personal, self-motivational and negotiating skills
  • Passion to travel mainly within Switzerland. For training or special calls, international traveling including all EMEA Territory and the US is required.
  • 2-3 years' experience servicing of our Chromatography products or as a user
  • Good hardware and software skills especially of Windows operating systems and applications as well as Microsoft Office package
  • Strong problem solving skills
  • Proven organizational skills with the ability to handle multiple tasks with different priorities
  • Knowledge in German is an advantage

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

Thermo Fisher Scientific is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.

Agency note!

Please note that we are not interested in commercial placement offers from personnel service providers. If you decide to send us unsolicited application documents or to upload them, they will not be considered and will be deleted in accordance with our data protection guidelines

Client-provided location(s): 4153 Reinach, Switzerland
Job ID: ThermoFisher-R-01227333-3
Employment Type: Full Time

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • FSA
    • HSA
    • HSA With Employer Contribution
    • Mental Health Benefits
  • Parental Benefits

    • Adoption Leave
    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
    • Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
    • Fertility Benefits
    • Adoption Assistance Program
    • Family Support Resources
  • Work Flexibility

    • Flexible Work Hours
    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Commuter Benefits Program
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Paid Vacation
    • Paid Holidays
    • Volunteer Time Off
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K) With Company Matching
    • Stock Purchase Program
    • Financial Counseling
  • Professional Development

    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Access to Online Courses
  • Diversity and Inclusion

    • Employee Resource Groups (ERG)
    • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program