Thermo Fisher Scientific

Thermo Fisher Scientific

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Field Service Engineer I (SDB/SEM) RTP

Posted Sep 3, 2026

Role at a glance

Job function
Manufacturing & Skilled Trades Equipment Engineering & Maintenance
Salary
Not Disclosed
Location
Remote - North Carolina, United States
Work arrangement
Remote
Employment
Full-time
Education
Bachelor's

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About the role

Original posting provided by Thermo Fisher Scientific

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Work Schedule

Standard (Mon-Fri)

Environmental Conditions

Able to lift 40 lbs. without assistance, Cleanroom: no hair products, jewelry, makeup, nail polish, perfume, exposed piercings, facial hair etc... allowed, Laboratory Setting, Some degree of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) required (safety glasses, gowning, gloves, lab coat, ear plugs etc.), Strong Odors (chemical, lubricants, biological products etc.), Will work with hazardous/toxic materials

Job Description

When you’re part of the team at Thermo Fisher Scientific, you’ll do important work, like helping customers in finding cures for cancer, protecting the environment or making sure our food is safe. Your work will have real-world impact, and you’ll be supported in achieving your career goals.

Location/Division

The Materials and Structural Analysis Electron Microscopy (M&SA EM) business enables customers to find meaningful answers to questions that accelerate breakthrough discoveries and ultimately change the world. The M&SA 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.

How will you make an impact?

The Field Service Engineer III for the Materials and Structural Analysis Division (MSD) of Thermo Fisher Scientific performs on-site installation, alignment and repair of sophisticated equipment and systems. Engineers validate operational quality of system equipment; advise 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 analytical instruments serving the electronics research and manufacturing industries.

The Field Service Engineer III will join a diverse team with skills ranging from sophisticated computer networks, precision mechanics, high voltage electronics, vacuum theory, particle beams, optics, and chemistry.

This role invites the candidate to grow and learn in a challenging culture of shared purpose and drive!

What you will do:

  • Conduct on-site installations across the region
  • Conduct on-site scheduled planned maintenance visits per commitments and schedule
  • Provide troubleshooting and repair support for customers and other field service personnel
  • Cultivate and develop positive working relationships with users and colleagues
  • Complete technical training, as required
  • Travel, often on short notice, to customer sites to resolve problems
  • Advise external customers, manufacturing and internal customers thru effective communication
  • Partner with colleagues as mentee and mentor to continue personal and team development
  • Contribute to continuous improvement efforts for Service, documentation, and product factories
  • Collaborate with application scientists, technical support engineers, and customers to resolve complex customer challenges

Minimum Education & Experience:

  • Undergraduate degree or equivalent combination of technical education and experience on sophisticated systems, or equivalent military experience
  • 1+ years’ experience using SEM, TEM, FIB, Circuit Analysis, or similar systems
  • Ability to partner effectively with customers
  • Excellent interpersonal communication skills; must have a professional working proficiency in English
  • High level of proficiency on Windows software, network knowledge, current computer hardware
  • Must have ability to obtain a valid passport and travel regionally and internationally as required
  • Must possess a valid driver’s license
  • Physical requirements include the ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
  • Able to secure entrance to US Government laboratories and facilities, if required

Thermo Fisher Scientific

About the company

Thermo Fisher Scientific

Large Enterprise

Thermo Fisher Scientific is a global leader in serving science, providing a wide range of analytical instruments, reagents, and software solutions for healthcare, pharmaceuticals, and life sciences research. With a commitment to innovation and quality, the company enables customers to make significant advancements in scientific discovery and healthcare diagnostics. Thermo Fisher operates in more than 50 countries and employs over 80,000 people, fostering a collaborative environment aimed at enhancing global health and safety. Through its broad portfolio of brands and technologies, the company plays a vital role in accelerating life-changing research and improving patient outcomes worldwide.