Field Applications Engineer – Laboratory Automation

LabRulez; Pennsylvania; Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

VRS Recruitment is seeking a Field Applications Engineer – Laboratory Automation for a world-leading manufacturer of bespoke laboratory automation systems. You will install, commission, and support customized automation at customer sites across North America, traveling extensively.

You will train customers, work with engineers in Europe and the US, and help address complex technical challenges while contributing to product development.

Qualifications

• PhD in Chemistry, Physics, Engineering, Analytical Science, or a related field.
• Hands-on experience designing, building, or modifying instrumentation and automation.
• Strong mechanical and troubleshooting abilities across electromechanical systems.
• Excellent communication and customer-facing skills.
• Willingness to travel across North America.

Responsibilities

• Install, commission, troubleshoot, and support highly customized laboratory automation systems at customer sites across North America.
• Deliver customer training and provide ongoing technical support while building strong relationships with scientists, engineers, and laboratory managers.
• Work closely with engineering teams in Europe and the US to solve complex technical challenges and support continuous product development.
• Travel extensively throughout the US (primarily the Northeast), with initial technical training provided in Europe.

Skills

Customer communication

Troubleshooting skills

Robotics expertise

Mechanical aptitude

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

PhD in Chemistry/Physics/Engineering/Analytical Science

Job description

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Field Applications Engineer – Laboratory Automation

VRS Recruitment

VRS Recruitment (US) is a specialized scientific recruitment company focused on analytical chemistry, mass spectrometry, chromatography, and the broader life sciences sector. Built on the principle of "Scientists Recruiting Scientists,", the company combines technical expertise with professional recruitment services to help organizations identify highly qualified scientific talent while supporting candidates in advancing their careers.

Rather than operating as a traditional recruitment agency, VRS Recruitment employs consultants with scientific backgrounds who understand the technologies, applications, and terminology used throughout analytical laboratories and instrument manufacturers. This technical knowledge enables the company to accurately assess both candidate qualifications and employer requirements, resulting in more effective and targeted recruitment.

Field Applications Engineer – Laboratory Automation

Fantastic opportunity to join a world-leading manufacturer of bespoke laboratory automation systems, designing and delivering cutting-edge robotic solutions for leading pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and research organizations.

Primary Responsibilities

• Install, commission, troubleshoot, and support highly customized laboratory automation systems at customer sites across North America.
• Deliver customer training and provide ongoing technical support while building strong relationships with scientists, engineers, and laboratory managers.
• Work closely with engineering teams in Europe and the US to solve complex technical challenges and support continuous product development.
• Travel extensively throughout the US (primarily the Northeast), with initial technical training provided in Europe.

Candidate Qualifications

• PhD in Chemistry, Physics, Engineering, Analytical Science, or a related scientific discipline.
• Hands-on experience designing, building, or modifying scientific instrumentation, automation equipment, robotics, or complex experimental hardware during PhD research or industry.
• Strong mechanical aptitude with experience troubleshooting electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, or vacuum-based systems.
• Excellent communication skills and enthusiasm for working directly with customers.
• Must be willing to travel extensively throughout North America.
• $70-90K annual base salary
• Excellent career progression with an innovative, rapidly growing scientific instrumentation company