Field Service Engineer

Job Description

Overview

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 workflows that provide images and answers in the micro-, nano-, and picometer scales.

Combining hardware and software expertise in electron, ion, and light microscopy with deep application knowledge in the materials science, life sciences, electronics, and natural resources markets, the worldwide Electron Microscopy employees are dedicated to customers' pursuit of discovery and resolution to global challenges.

• Corporate organization
• Overview of our instruments
• Inside the Titan Transmission Electron Microscope
• How to make a microscope

• Conduct on-site installation of complex 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
• Complete and submit field service reports on assigned tools
• Perform Preventive Maintenance tasks
• Partner with colleagues to acquire technical guidance needed to problem-solve systems solutions
• Provide training for customers and users on system maintenance
• Provide feedback to product quality teams
• Provide appropriate input in writing updating and correcting various Thermo Fisher system documentation
• Provide guidance for various reports including identifying and isolating unique problems with system
• Act as a subject expert and resource for training
• Align with application scientists to collaborate on outstanding solutions to meet our users challenges
• Must maintain Thermo Fisher Scientifics' Four-I Values.

• 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.

• Demonstrate Product Knowledge: Describe products and product lines, their positioning in the marketplace, and the needs they meet
• Describes product portfolio characteristics
• Scale the Technology: Gain proficiency in installing, servicing and maintaining increasingly complex scientific instruments
• Performs routine maintenance and basic repairs on a small number of noncomplex instruments
• Solve Tough Problems- Troubleshoot and solve problems precisely, timely and efficiently
• Identifies problems too complex to solve independently and seeks help
• Uses standard tools to remotely gather information on instrument status
• Effectively gathers and documents key information about the problem from customer
• Provide the highest level of proactive service to every customer, regardless of the circumstance
• Communicate Effectively: Foster clear, fact-based conversations with customers
• Proactively seeks to communicate with customers when onsite
• Takes ownership for relationship with customer and internal partners
• Manage Difficult Situations: Demonstrate empathy and professionalism while resolving customer issues
• Maintains a positive attitude in the face of challenges in interactions with customers
• Drive for Results- Take the initiative to follow processes and to focus on results, without waiting to be asked
• Follow standard processes and implement processes where none exist
• Aware of SOPs and asks questions as appropriate
• Demonstrate resilience and focus in resolving issues and meeting goals
• Provides a first time fix when possible, applying appropriate resources
• Work with colleagues to resolve issues quickly for the client
• Takes ownership of important issues within job scope without being asked
• Asks questions to find opportunities that need to be addressed

• Required to read, write, and speak English fluently.
• Demonstrated ability to work under pressure, with a consistent record to make decisions with minimal direct supervision.
• Demonstrated ability to be detail oriented, problem solver, promote team environment.
• Demonstrated ability to display a high level of confidentiality for both customer and Thermo Fisher Scientific.
• Literate in Windows software environments
• Must have a thorough understanding and extensive experience solving and repairing ultra-high vacuum and high voltage systems.
• Ability to read and interpret schematics
• Ability to partner effectively with customers
• Strong Interpersonal communication, teamwork/building, time management, organizational, problem solving and customer service skills
• Proven ability to troubleshooting complex systems and subsystems down to component level
• Familiar with UHV phenomenon and technology
• Must be willing to travel 25-50% of the time. Often on short notice, to customer sites to resolve problems or support other field service personnel
• Must possess a valid driver's license and passport and travel regionally and internationally as the need arises.
• Requires proof of Covid-19 vaccination.
• Extensive walking may be required.
• May work at customer locations, in office environment to include cubicles and/or in laboratory environments.
• 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 22 kgs/50 lbs.