Field Service Engineer

Bruker; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 64,000 - 114,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Employee stock purchase plan

Medical and dental plans

Life insurance

Short-term and long-term disability

Paid time off

Job summary

Bruker is hiring a Field Service Engineer to install, inspect, repair, and maintain X-ray spectrometers at customer sites in the US. The role requires extensive travel (75%+), strong electronics background, and hands-on servicing of Bruker S8/S2 series instruments.

You will support customers, complete detailed reports, and stay current with product updates. The position offers competitive base pay and comprehensive benefits, with eligibility for incentive programs and a broad benefits package

Qualifications

• AA degree in electronics or equivalent experience is required.
• Three years of service experience installing and repairing complex electronic systems preferred.
• Military electronics training is a plus but not required.

Responsibilities

• Install analytical x-ray equipment at customer sites.
• Analyze and repair malfunctioning equipment and perform preventive maintenance.
• Prepare reports detailing job activities with accuracy.
• Travel to customer locations 75% or more.
• Support and train field service personnel as needed.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of Bruker products and changes.

Skills

Electronics repair

Customer communication

Problem analysis

Electronics testing

PC familiarity

Travel readiness

Education

AA degree in electronics

Military electronics training (preferred)

Tools

Electronic test equipment

PC software basics

Job description

Field Service Engineer

Job Locations

US-NY | US-OH

Overview

Bruker is enabling scientists to make breakthrough discoveries and develop new applications that improve the quality of human life. Bruker's high-performance scientific instruments and high-value analytical and diagnostic solutions enable scientists to explore life and materials at molecular, cellular, and microscopic levels. In close cooperation with our customers, Bruker is enabling innovation, improved productivity, and customer success in life science molecular research, in applied and pharma applications, in microscopy and nanoanalysis, and in industrial applications, as well as in cell biology, preclinical imaging, clinical phenomics and proteomics research and clinical microbiology.

Today, worldwide more than 11000 employees are working on this permanent challenge at over 90 locations on all continents. Bruker continues to build upon its extensive range of products and solutions, its broad base of installed systems and a strong reputation among its customers. Being one of the world's leading analytical instrumentation companies, Bruker is strongly committed to further fully meet its customers' needs as well as to continue to develop state-of-the-art technologies and innovative solutions for today's analytical questions.

Bruker Nano, one of Bruker's four operating segments, provides customers in academic and governmental institutions, life science, materials, and applied industries with the tools to determine the characteristics of matter and visualize the structure of molecules. Divisions within BNANO include Bruker AXS, Bruker Nano Analytics, Bruker Nano Surfaces and Metrology, Fluorescence Microscopy, and Canopy.

Bruker AXS is seeking a field service Engineer. As a Field Service Engineer, you perform the installation, inspection, repair and maintenance of the Bruker S8 Tiger, S8 Lion, S8 Dragon, S2 Ranger, S2 Puma, S2 Kodiak, and other legacy XRF Spectrometers. Ideal candidates will be located near Buffalo, NY, Syracuse, NY, Cleveland, OH, and generally close to a commuter airport.

Responsibilities

• Install analytical x-ray equipment
• Analyze malfunctioning x-ray equipment and determine corrective action, replace faulty components, and make necessary adjustments and alignments
• Perform preventive maintenance according to written preventative maintenance procedures
• Prepare and submits reports covering all job activities with accuracy and detail
• Participate in on-the-job training of field service personnel when required
• Suggest methods to offer improvement to equipment performance and functionality
• Between assignments be available during normal working hours for immediate response to reassignment and telephone support
• Remain in contact with assigned customers to ensure that there are no unreported problems
• Promote and maintain service contracts in assigned region
• Keep up-to-date on new product and product changes within his/her required sphere of activity to increase own capabilities and skills
• Conduct all field assignments according to service department procedures
• Perform other tasks as assigned by manager or supervisor
• Travel to customer locations 75% or higher

Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to analyze, diagnose, and repair complex equipment problems in a minimum amount of time
• Ability to communicate effectively in a professional manner with both internal and external customers
• Excellent customer relations skills and the ability to make timely and effective decisions
• Familiarity with the operation and use of standard electronic test equipment
• Familiarity with the use of personal computers
• Ability to travel extensively by air and car both domestically and internationally if needed
• AA degree in electronics or equivalent experience
• Military training in advanced electronics preferred but not required
• Three (3) years previous service experience installing and repairing complex electronic systems

At Bruker, base salary is part of our total compensation. The estimated base salary range for this full-time position is between $63,900 and $113,500 and provides an opportunity to progress as you grow and develop within a role. The base salary for the role will depend on a several job-related factors, including, but not limited to education, training, experience, the geographic location of the successful candidate, skills, competencies, job-related knowledge and travel requirements for this position. Full-time employees may also be eligible for a performance-related incentive in addition to a full range of benefits including 401(k) with company match, an employee stock purchase plan, medical and dental plans, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability insurance, employee assistance program and paid time off including vacation, sick time and holidays, and more.

Bruker is an equal-opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.

Certain positions at Bruker require compliance with export control laws and as a result, all interviewed candidates for all positions will be screened pre-interview to determine their eligibility in light of export control restrictions.