Field Service Engineer - Boston, MA Area

Sartorius; Oregon; Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentoring programs

Work‑life balance programs

Comprehensive onboarding and training

Health plans and wellness programs

401(k) with generous company match

Job summary

Sartorius is seeking a Field Service Engineer for a remote-based role serving the Boston, MA area. You will install, calibrate, and maintain Sartorius equipment, providing on-site and remote support to ensure reliable operation and customer satisfaction.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree in Engineering and 3+ years of field service or technical support experience, plus strong troubleshooting and communication skills and willingness to travel.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or equivalent technical qualification.
• 3+ years of experience in field service, maintenance or technical support roles involving technical equipment or systems.
• Solid ability to diagnose and resolve mechanical, electrical or software‑related issues using defined procedures.
• Good understanding of equipment functionality and service processes.
• Clear communication skills and customer‑oriented mindset to explain technical topics effectively.
• Ability to work in accordance with structured service processes and documentation requirements.
• Valid driver's license and willingness to travel.
• Identification with Sartorius' core values: Sustainability, Openness, Enjoyment.

Responsibilities

• Perform installations, calibrations and preventive maintenance on Sartorius equipment by following established service procedures and technical documentation to ensure correct functionality and operational reliability.
• Provide on‑site and remote technical support to customers by diagnosing technical issues using standard diagnostic tools and applying predefined corrective actions to restore equipment operation.
• Resolve technical issues within defined guidelines and escalation frameworks by applying approved solutions to minimize equipment downtime and service interruptions.
• Escalate complex or unresolved technical issues to higher support levels by documenting symptoms, findings and actions taken to support efficient resolution.
• Maintain accurate service records by documenting service activities, findings and corrective actions in service systems to ensure transparency and traceability.
• Support service quality and compliance by adhering to service processes, safety requirements and documentation standards to ensure consistent service delivery.

Skills

Clear communication

Customer-oriented

Troubleshooting

Structured service processes

Documentation

Willingness to travel

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or equivalent

Job description

Sartorius has a remote-based position for a Field Service Engineer in the Boston, MA area. In this role, you will ensure reliable operation and availability of Sartorius equipment by performing on‑site and remote service activities in line with defined procedures and service standards, contributing to customer satisfaction and stable system performance.

What you will accomplish together with us:

• Perform installations, calibrations and preventive maintenance on Sartorius equipment by following established service procedures and technical documentation to ensure correct functionality and operational reliability
• Provide on‑site and remote technical support to customers by diagnosing technical issues using standard diagnostic tools and applying predefined corrective actions to restore equipment operation
• Resolve technical issues within defined guidelines and escalation frameworks by applying approved solutions to minimize equipment downtime and service interruptions
• Escalate complex or unresolved technical issues to higher support levels by documenting symptoms, findings and actions taken to support efficient resolution
• Maintain accurate service records by documenting service activities, findings and corrective actions in service systems to ensure transparency and traceability
• Support service quality and compliance by adhering to service processes, safety requirements and documentation standards to ensure consistent service delivery

What will convince us:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or equivalent technical qualification
• 3+ years of experience in field service, maintenance or technical support roles involving technical equipment or systems
• Solid ability to diagnose and resolve mechanical, electrical or software‑related issues using defined procedures
• Good understanding of equipment functionality and service processes
• Clear communication skills and customer‑oriented mindset to explain technical topics effectively
• Ability to work in accordance with structured service processes and documentation requirements
• Valid driver's license and willingness to travel
• Ability to occasionally lift up to 22 kilograms and frequently lift up to 9 kilograms
• Identification with our core values: Sustainability, Openness, Enjoyment

What We Offer

As a growing global life science company, with our stock listed on the German DAX and TecDAX , Sartorius offers a wide range of benefits:

• Personal and Professional Development: Mentoring, leadership programs, internal seminar offerings
• Worklife Balance: Paid vacation, sick time, corporate holidays and community service day; as well as flexible work schedules
• Making an Impact Right from the Start: Comprehensive onboarding, including a virtual online platform
• Welcoming Culture: Mutual support, team spirit and international collaboration; communities on numerous topics such as "Coaching", "Agile Working" and a "Businesswomen's Network"
• Health & Well Being: Wide selection of health and well‑being support such as a variety of medical plans to choose from, dental, vision, EAP, and other wellness programs.
• Intelligent Working Environment: Working in smart buildings with the latest technology and equipment.
• Retirement Savings Plan: 401 k (with generous company match)
• Flexible Spending: HSA, FSA (dependent care & healthcare spending), Transportation Commuter Account
• Company Paid Benefits: Basic Life Insurance, AD&D, EAP, Family Planning & Women's Health, Health Advocate
• Additional/Optional: Supplemental Life Insurance (employee, spouse & dependents), Legal Services, LTD & STD, Critical Illness Insurance, Student Loan Tuition Refinance Service

Sartorius is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran status, disability or based on status in any other protected group of class.

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About Sartorius

Sartorius is part of the solution in the fight against cancer, dementia, and many other diseases. Our technologies help translate scientific discoveries into real‑world medicine faster, so that new therapeutics can reach patients worldwide.

We look for ambitious team players and creative minds, who want to contribute to this goal and advance their careers in a dynamic global environment.