Field Service Engineer

Bruker; Illinois; On-site; USD 87,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Employee stock purchase plan

Medical and dental plans

Paid time off including vacation and holidays

Job summary

Bruker, a leader in analytical instrumentation, is hiring a Field Service Engineer in Illinois. This role focuses on training customers and ensuring proper operation of high-resolution mass spectrometry equipment, particularly the Bruker TimsTOF instruments.

The successful candidate will possess a B.S. in Biotech, Biology, or Chemistry, alongside significant experience in diagnosing and repairing mass spectrometers, and a strong customer focus. The position involves extensive travel and offers a competitive salary and benefits.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years’ experience diagnosing and repairing mass spectrometers.
• Experience troubleshooting HPLC and nanoLC required.
• Valid Drivers' License issued by state of residence in good standing.

Responsibilities

• Familiarize and train customers for basic operation of the equipment.
• Perform remote support and diagnostic analysis.
• Organize and prioritize schedule based on customer requirements.
• Communicate and work closely with Service and Support Center.
• Perform installation of new systems and maintenance.

Skills

Mass spectrometers diagnostics and repair

HPLC troubleshooting

Analytical instrumentation

Customer focus

Education

B.S. in Biotech, Biology or Chemistry

Job description

Overview

As one of the world’s leading analytical instrumentation companies, Bruker covers a broad spectrum of advanced solutions in all fields of research and development. All our systems and instruments are designed to improve safety of products, to accelerate time-to-market, and to support industries in successfully enhancing quality of life. We have been driving innovation in analytical instrumentation for over 60 years now. Today, more than 11,000 employees distributed across 90 locations around the world continue to delight our customers with innovative solutions. Bruker Daltonics, a leading manufacturer of mass spectrometry instrumentation, software and accessories, has an immediate opening for a Field Service Engineer focused on key account support in the Mid West. The Field Service Engineer will install and support high resolution Mass Spectrometry Instrumentation, mainly focused on the Bruker TimsTOF instruments. This position can be based in Illinois.

Responsibilities

• Familiarize and train customers for basic operation of the equipment.
• Perform remote support and diagnostic analysis to determine independently if on site corrective maintenance is required.
• Organize and prioritize schedule in accordance with customer requirements to determine needs for immediate attention, via onsite visits, and remote assistance.
• Re-qualify the entire instrument after service repair by running complex compounds for verification, in accordance with customer expectations.
• Secure customer acceptance of installation and maintenance sign-off.
• Perform installation of new systems, preventive and corrective maintenance.
• Communicate and work closely with Service and Support Center, Regional Service Management and Applications Specialists
• Perform other duties as required.

Qualifications

• B.S. in Biotech, Biology or Chemistry related fields or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 3 years’ experience diagnosing and repairing mass spectrometers.
• Experience troubleshooting HPLC and nanoLC required.
• Proven knowledge of analog electronics, high voltage circuitry/circuits, laser technology.
• Experience with GLP and working in a regulated environment.
• Strong technical skills involving analytical instrumentation.
• Excellent customer focus with ability to reliably respond to inquiries, communicate and interact with customers with a range of technical expertise.
• Ability to work independently and manage competing priorities to meet deadlines within a customer-focused work environment.
• Focus on the Mid-West Region with ability and willingness to travel up to 80% as required by customer demand.
• May require lifting (up to 50 lbs), bending, and squatting and working in laboratory environments.
• Valid Drivers' License issued by state of residence and in good standing.

At Bruker, the base salary is part of our total compensation. The estimated base salary range for this full-time position is between $87,000 and $140,000 and provides an opportunity to progress as you grow and develop within a role. The base salary for the role will depend on 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, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other 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.