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Thermo Fisher Scientific

Makes lab instruments, reagents and supplies

Field Service Engineer

Equipment Field ServicePosted on Nov 11
Full-timeNorth Rhine-Westphalia, GermanyNo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

  • Completed technical or scientific vocational training, preferably in electrical engineering or medical technology, or an equivalent qualification.
  • Ideally, experience in a relevant service role involving life-science or medical equipment.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team, with organizational and analytical skills.
  • Customer-oriented demeanor and strong communication skills in German, plus good English skills.
  • Proficiency with digital tools, service software, mobile applications, and modern technologies.
  • Interest in using digital and AI-supported solutions to continuously improve service processes.
  • Willingness to travel up to 75–100% and work from home.
  • Valid Class B driver's license.
  • Able to lift 40 pounds without assistance and comply with Good Manufacturing Practice safety standards; able to work in a laboratory setting and use required personal protective equipment.

Responsibilities

  • Install, maintain, repair, verify, and qualify laboratory equipment in customer laboratories, including providing technical instruction, to support safe and efficient equipment use.
  • Perform and document quality-assurance measures, including IQ/OQ/PQ and CSV documentation, accurately and in accordance with internal and regulatory requirements.
  • Provide on-site and remote customer support through telephone assistance, troubleshooting, diagnostics, and user training.
  • Plan, coordinate, and prioritize work independently while coordinating closely with internal teams, external partners, and customers.
  • Prepare timely, detailed reports of activities, including service, installation, and expense reports.
  • Identify recurring technical issues and opportunities for improvement, and propose ways to improve customer experience and system performance.
  • Deliver service in accordance with internal quality standards and customer policies and processes.

Desired Qualifications

  • A state-certified technician or engineer qualification.

About the Company

Thermo Fisher Scientific

Makes lab instruments, reagents and supplies

Thermo Fisher Scientific makes and sells the instruments, chemicals, consumables and lab services that drug companies, hospitals, universities and industrial labs use for research, testing and production. Its products cover work from gene sequencing and protein analysis to diagnostic tests and lab freezers, and its distribution arm ships supplies to labs worldwide. Drug developers also hire it to run clinical trials and to manufacture medicines under contract. It earns money from consumables that labs buy again and again, along with instrument sales, service contracts and outsourcing fees. The company traces its roots to Thermo Electron, founded in 1956, which merged with Fisher Scientific in 2006, and it is based in Waltham, Massachusetts.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Waltham, MA
Founded
1956

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