Field Service Engineer - Boston

Future Ventures; Boston (KY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Opentrons Labworks, Inc. is seeking a Field Service Engineer II to deliver expert service for its liquid-handling robotics portfolio.

The role emphasizes maintenance, repair, and performance optimization across the installed base, ensuring seamless operation and high customer satisfaction. The position requires strong technical skills, excellent communication, and a willingness to travel across the United States and Canada, with a primary focus on the east coast region.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences, Biotechnology, Biomedical Engineering, Engineering, or related major.
• 2-4 years in a customer-facing technical role within life sciences or lab automation.
• Experience with liquid-handling automation or Opentrons robots preferred.

Responsibilities

• Travel to customer sites for service on Opentrons robotic platforms including installation, preventive maintenance, calibration, and repairs.
• Diagnose and resolve mechanical, electrical, and software issues on-site.
• Document service activities and findings clearly in applicable systems.
• Troubleshoot remotely when possible and escalate as needed.
• Independently schedule and manage installations, maintenance, repairs, and follow-up service activities.
• Travel 60-75%+ to meet business needs.

Skills

Python

Debugging

Hardware troubleshooting

Customer focus

Communication

Google Suite

Field service

Independent work

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences/Biotech/related

Tools

GitHub

Salesforce

Job description

Job Title: Field Service Engineer I

Opentrons / Services & Support

Reports to: Senior Director, Services & Support

Direct Reports: No

FLSA Status: Exempt

Location: Remote in Boston, MA area

Role ID: EN04100066

About Us

Opentrons Labworks, Inc. is a disruptive life science company leveraging its integrated lab platform to supercharge the pace of innovation in research and healthcare. Through Opentrons Robotics, thousands of institutions are automating lab operations with flexible, easy-to-use liquid handling lab robots. With our own cutting edge R&D, biopharma and biotech at large can also benefit from our world-class genome-scale cell engineering solutions.

If you are looking for your next exciting opportunity, come join us! We provide excellent benefits, competitive compensation, equity packages, and opportunities for growth. Learn more on our Careers Website.

About The Role

The Field Service Engineer II (FSEII) is a key technical resource responsible for delivering exceptional service for the Opentrons’ liquid-handling robotics portfolio. This role focuses on the long-term maintenance, repair, and performance optimization of instruments across our installed base. You will ensure customers experience seamless, reliable operation within the Opentrons ecosystem by providing expert technical service and outstanding customer support.

We are deeply customer-obsessed, and your work will have a direct impact on customer satisfaction and retention. This position requires both technical proficiency and strong communication skills, reflecting Opentrons’ commitment to providing world-class service.

Field Service Engineers report directly to the Director of Field Applications Scientists. This is a remote field-based role with significant travel across the United States and Canada, with potential international coverage based on business needs, however the primary territory for this role is the east coast (U.S.).

What You Would Do

• Travel to customer sites to perform service on Opentrons robotic platforms, including installation, preventive maintenance, calibration, and repairs.
• Conduct on-site evaluations to diagnose and resolve mechanical, electrical, and software-related issues.
• Document all service activities and findings clearly and accurately in applicable systems.
• Perform basic to intermediate troubleshooting remotely when possible, escalating appropriately when needed.
• Independently schedule and manage installations, maintenance, repairs, and follow-up service activities.
• Maintain high service quality and professionalism while representing Opentrons in the field.
• Travel 60-75% or more to meet business needs.

Who We Are Looking For

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences, Biotechnology, Biomedical Engineering, Engineering, or a related major required

Experience

• 2-4 years of experience in a customer-facing technical role within the life sciences or laboratory automation industry.
• Prior experience with liquid-handling automation or Opentrons robots strongly preferred.
• Experience with GitHub and/or version control tools preferred.
• Experience with Salesforce or similar CRM tools preferred.

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Solid understanding of debugging and interpreting code used in automated liquid handling; knowledge of Python preferred.
• Strong mechanical and hardware troubleshooting skills specific to automated liquid-handling instruments.
• Demonstrated customer-obsessed mindset with a solutions-oriented approach.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to communicate technical information clearly.
• Strong analytical, time management, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in Google Suite or equivalent productivity software.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision while managing multiple field assignments.

Working Conditions and Physical Effort

• Fast-paced environment with a high volume of service requests and dynamic scheduling.
• 60-75%+ overnight travel required, with additional travel possible to meet business demands.
• The candidate must live near an international airport.
• Some physical effort is required, including lifting and installing robotic instruments and associated components.

Compensation: The pay range for this position at commencement of employment is expected to be between $90,000 and $105,000 per year. Base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and years of experience. We typically target mid-range for well-qualified candidates. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements, including bonus, equity and full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits (including 401(k) eligibility and various paid time off benefits, such as vacation, sick time, and parental leave), dependent on the position offered. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment. Following employment, growth beyond the hiring range is possible based on performance.

Opentrons Labworks Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factor.

The position will be posted until a final candidate is selected for the requisition or the requisition has a sufficient number of applications.