Thermo Fisher Scientific - Saint Louis, MO

posted 3 months ago

Full-time - Mid Level
Saint Louis, MO
Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing

About the position

The Field Service Engineer II for the Materials and Structural Analysis Division (MSD) of Thermo Fisher Scientific is a pivotal role that involves the on-site installation, servicing, and repair of complex electron microscopy equipment and systems. This position is essential for ensuring that customers can effectively utilize their microscopy tools, which are critical for advancing research and development in various fields such as materials science, life sciences, and semiconductor technology. The engineer will be responsible for investigating and improving the operational quality of systems including Transmission Electron Microscopy (TEM), Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM), and Small/Large Dual Beam (SDB/LDB) systems. This role not only requires technical expertise but also the ability to instruct customers on the operation and maintenance of these systems, serving as a liaison between the company and the customer on both administrative and technical matters. In addition to installation and repair tasks, the Field Service Engineer will conduct scheduled maintenance visits, troubleshoot issues, and provide repair support to customers and other field service personnel. Building and maintaining positive relationships with customers is crucial, as is the ability to work collaboratively with colleagues to solve complex problems. The role also includes completing field service reports, performing preventive maintenance tasks, and providing training to customers on system maintenance. Engineers in this position will have the opportunity to grow within the Field Services team and across the broader Thermo Fisher organization, supported by various company benefits including transportation support, a company phone, and a laptop. The position requires a proactive approach to problem-solving and a commitment to maintaining Thermo Fisher Scientific's core values. Engineers will also be expected to provide feedback to product quality teams and contribute to the documentation and reporting processes related to system performance and customer interactions. This role is ideal for individuals who are detail-oriented, possess strong interpersonal skills, and are capable of working under pressure while making informed decisions with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

  • 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

Requirements

  • University degree/Bachelor degree in electronics, physics, engineering, computer science or similar field preferred; or 2-5 years of equivalent combination of education, skills and experience
  • 4-5 years' experience 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
  • Fluency in reading, writing, and speaking English
  • Demonstrated ability to work under pressure and make decisions with minimal direct supervision
  • Detail-oriented with strong problem-solving skills
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality for both customer and Thermo Fisher Scientific
  • Literate in Windows software environments
  • Thorough understanding and extensive experience solving and repairing ultra-high vacuum and high voltage systems
  • Ability to read and interpret schematics
  • Strong interpersonal communication, teamwork, time management, organizational, problem-solving and customer service skills
  • Proven ability to troubleshoot complex systems and subsystems down to component level
  • Familiarity with UHV phenomenon and technology
  • Willingness to travel 25-50% of the time, often on short notice, to customer sites

Nice-to-haves

  • Experience with Ultra High Vacuum (UHV) systems
  • Experience operating O-scopes and digital voltmeters

Benefits

  • Transportation support
  • Company phone
  • Company laptop
  • Bonus
  • 401k
  • Healthcare
  • Employee assistance program
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