Work ScheduleStandard (Mon-Fri)Environmental ConditionsLaboratory SettingJob DescriptionLocation/Division Specific InformationThe Materials and Structural Analysis (MSD) Electron Microscopy (EM) business enables customers to find meaningful answers to questions that accelerate breakthrough discoveries and ultimately change the world. The MSD EM business designs, manufactures, and supports the broadest range of high-performance microscopy workflow solutions that provide images and answers in the micro-, nano-, and picometer scales.Combining hardware and software expertise in electron, ion, and light microscopy technologies with deep application knowledge in the materials science, life sciences, semiconductor, electronics, and natural resources markets, the worldwide Electron Microscopy employees are dedicated to customers' pursuit of discovery and resolution to global challenges.Here are some of the products you might support our customers with:
Corporate organization (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ABSxT6Y099I)
Overview of our instruments
Inside the Titan Transmission Electron Microscope (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2wEmsDhlA)
How to make a microscope
Day in the life of a Field Service Engineer: https://www.linkedin.com/mycompany/thermo-fisher-scientific/recommendations/urn:li:activity:6911716842898083842How Thermo Fisher supports women in the workplace? https://vimeo.com/740420583What advice would you give someone interested in a career at Thermo Fisher Scientific? https://vimeo.com/740414379How you will make an impact:The Field Service Engineer II for the Materials and Structural Analysis Division (MSD) of Thermo Fisher Scientific is responsible for performing the on-site installation, servicing and repair of complex equipment and systems. Engineers investigate and improve operational quality of system equipment; Transmission Electron Microscopy (TEM), Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM), Small/Large Dual Beam (SDB/LDB); instruct customers in the operation and maintenance of the system; serve as company liaison with customer on administrative and technical matters for assigned projects; and conduct on-site installations of the full range of Thermo Fisher Scientific electron microscopy systems and their associated options.This role provides the opportunity to grow within Field Services and across the Thermo Fisher organization. You will be eligible for transportation support, company phone, company laptop as well as other company benefits that include bonus, 401k, healthcare, employee assistance program and more!What you will do:
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 and complete specialist training based on microscopes in the region
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.
How you will get here:EducationUniversity degree/Bachelor degree in electronics, physics, engineering, computer science or similar field preferred; or 2-5 years of equivalent combination of education, skills and experienceExperience4-5 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
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.
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 upCompensation and BenefitsThe hourly pay range estimated for this position based in Washington is $31.73–$47.60.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-rewardsThermo Fisher Scientific is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.
