Field Service Engineer II

at  Thermo Fisher Scientific

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: Knoxville, TN

EDUCATION

University degree in electronics, physics, engineering, computer science or similar field preferred; or 1-5 years of equivalent combination of education, skills and experience

EXPERIENCE

1-5 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.

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.
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• 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