Field Service Engineer (FIELD REMOTE, Indianapolis, IN)

PerkinElmer; Indiana; Hybrid; USD 58,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a dedicated Field Service Engineer to provide exceptional customer support and technical expertise in a remote capacity. This role involves installations, troubleshooting, and maintenance of sophisticated laboratory equipment, ensuring compliance with service standards. You will engage directly with clients, enhancing their analytical workflows while identifying opportunities for service improvements. With a focus on teamwork and customer satisfaction, you'll be part of a mission-driven organization dedicated to advancing science and improving health outcomes. Join a collaborative team that values innovation and commitment to excellence.

Benefits

Company Vehicle

Laptop Provided

Phone Provided

Training & Development Opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience with repair of laboratory equipment.
• Ability to travel up to 50% for customer support.

Responsibilities

• Perform installations and repairs of complex equipment.
• Engage with customers to tailor service offerings.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Technical Critical Thinking

Customer Service Skills

MS Office Skills

Attention to Detail

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Applied Science

Associate Degree in Applied Science

High School Diploma

Tools

Laboratory Equipment

Instrument Control Software

Telecommunication Equipment

Job description

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Field Service Engineer (FIELD REMOTE, Indianapolis, IN)

Apply locations US Remote - IN time type Full time posted on Posted 2 Days Ago job requisition id REQ-054904

When joining PerkinElmer, you select an experienced and trusted leader in scientific solutions, with the support of a global service network and distribution centers, providing the right solution, at the right time, to meet critical customer needs. With over an 80+ year legacy of advancing science and a mission of innovating for a healthier world, our dedicated team collaborates closely with commercial, government, academic and healthcare customers to deliver our broad portfolio of analytical solutions, and OneSource services.

Job Title

Field Service Engineer (FIELD REMOTE, Indianapolis, IN)

Location(s)

US Remote - IN

The Field Service Engineer provides highly visible customer support through the performance of on-site installation, as well as overseeing any necessary diagnoses, troubleshooting, service, and repair of complex equipment and systems. The Field Engineer will instruct customers in the operation and maintenance of the system and serve as company liaison with customer on administrative and technical matters for assigned projects. This role may include any aspect of field support, and is not limited to system hardware and software, PCs, and networking/wireless networking.

Location: Remote Field role servicing customers in the Indianapolis, IN area. Company vehicle that can be used for personal use is provided for this role.

Job Responsibilities:

• Perform installations, maintenance, validations, and repairs while ensuring compliance with PerkinElmer’s service standards and key performance indicators.
• Engage with customers to understand their analytical workflows and tailor service offerings, including training, support, and upgrades.
• Enhance account profitability through efficient service execution and by identifying revenue opportunities such as billable work, consumables, and service leads.
• Maintain assigned assets, including tools, test equipment (MTE), telecommunication equipment, and service parts inventory.
• Enhance PerkinElmer’s product quality by proactively reporting improvement opportunities via the quality notification process.
• Attend higher level certification through participation in company sponsored training & development offerings
• Complete all administrative tasks, including but not limited to time reporting and assigned training.
• Maintain training and compliance in areas of health and safety, security, environmental and operational aspects of daily activities in the working environment

Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities of this job at any time

Critical Skills:

• Outstanding interpersonal, written, and verbal skills, demonstrating the ability to communicate information clearly and accurately.
• Technical critical thinking skills and attention to detail.
• Outstanding customer service skills complemented by an ability to listen to and interpret client requests.
• Aptitude for technical and practical matters.
• MS Office skills: Outlook, PowerPoint, Word.
• Excellent team player with a customer satisfaction focus.
• Ability to follow and create written and verbal directions, read and understand technical bulletins and service manuals, work under time constraints, maintain alertness and concentration, and work safely with potential hazards.

Basic Qualification:

• Bachelors Degree in Applied Science, Biology, Chemistry, Electronics, Mathematics, Engineering, or related discipline including military experience plus 3 years direct experience with repair of laboratory equipment OR
• Associate Degree in Applied Science, Biology, Chemistry, Electronics, Mathematics, Engineering, or related discipline including military experience plus 5 years direct experience with repair of laboratory equipment OR
• High School Diploma plus 7+ years direct experience with repair of laboratory equipment
• Ability to travel by air, vehicle and/or other means of transportation as business requires. Travel will vary depending on territory requirements and/or customer base typically up to 50% of the time. (Car, laptop, and phone are company provided).

Preferred Qualifications:

• Detailed knowledge of analytical equipment, laboratory environment, and/or instrument control software
• Must have a valid driver’s license. While performing the duties of this position you must always maintain safe motor vehicle operation
• Vendor issued certification on relevant laboratory equipment
• Knowledge of laboratory safety practices as defined by the Company and/or the customer’s site safety code

Working Environment:

• Must be able to work in a laboratory, controlled environments requiring personal protective equipment (e.g., lab coat, safety glasses, etc.) in laboratory.
• Job pace may be fast and job completion demands may be high.
• Must be able to remain in a stationary position more than 25% of the time.
• The person needs to occasionally move between labs, corridors, adjoining rooms, and buildings onsite Frequently operate on instruments, objects, tools or controls, which will require regularly bending, squatting, stretching and reaching in order to perform in a service function.
• Occasionally move or lift up to 25 pounds (potential for occasional lifting of up to 50 pounds).
• Specific vision abilities required by this position include without limitation, the ability to observe details at close range distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus in order to perform the essential service functions of this position.
• Occasionally operates a computer and other office machinery, such as a calculator, copy machine, and computer printer.

The annualcompensation range for this full-time position is $58,760.00 to $73,060.00. The final base pay offered to the successful candidate will be determined by factors including internal equity, work location, as well as individual qualifications, such as job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

PerkinElmer is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability status, age, or veteran status or any other characteristics protected by applicable law. PerkinElmer is committed to a culturally diverse workforce.

About Us

Are you ready to help improve the lives of millions of people and create ahealthier world? When you work at PerkinElmer, that’s exactly what you’lldo. From our dedicated scientists and world-class operations employeesto our innovative R&D professionals and committed sales and servicegroups, we’re a unique team of 5,000+ global colleagues who come towork every day knowing we’re making a difference. Through innovation,collaboration, and believing in our mission, we strive to create aninspiring and inclusive culture for our employees, so that they can betheir best and, together, create a better tomorrow. Join us today.