Field Service Engineer II

CBRE; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company-owned vehicle

Job summary

CBRE in Cambridge, MA is seeking an experienced instrumentation service professional to optimize the lifecycle cost of high-end laboratory equipment through expert installation, calibration, repair, and preventive maintenance. The role is fully onsite, Monday–Friday, with a company-owned vehicle provided for field activities, and requires strong chromatography knowledge.

The candidate will perform advanced service procedures, supervise technicians, and train staff on specialized instrumentation,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in a scientific field.
• Seven years of instrumentation experience including installation, calibration, maintenance and repair.

Responsibilities

• Performs advanced troubleshooting and service on laboratory instruments and systems.
• Supports product lines: Agilent, Waters, Thermo Scientific; chromatography-focused.
• Leads scheduling and coordination of technicians for installation, calibration, maintenance.
• Documents inspections, maintenance, repairs, and related work.
• Provides training to staff on specialized instrumentation techniques.
• Communicates with clients and external contractors regarding repairs and maintenance.

Skills

Chromatography experience

Troubleshooting

Project leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree

Science field preferred

Tools

Agilent instruments

Waters instruments

Thermo Scientific

Job description

About this role

Maximizes the cost value proposition of high-end laboratory instrumentation by analyzing direct support services, vendor delivered services, and part management in relation to the life cycle cost of the instrument portfolio.

This is a fully onsite role Monday-Friday in Cambridge, MA. A company-owned vehicle will be provided.

What you’ll do

Performs advanced-level, scheduled and unscheduled troubleshooting/services on specialty equipment, instruments, and systems specific to the pharmaceutical research & development industry.

Product line support: Agilent, Waters, Thermo Scientific. Chromatography experience is a must.

Possesses the in-depth technical knowledge required for performing complex, analytical service procedures, instrument qualifications, and calibration tasks.

Assists the supervisor in monitoring and scheduling operations of technicians responsible for installing, calibrating, repairing, and performing preventive maintenance on electronic, electro-mechanical, and mechanical instrumentation according to client specifications.

Develops methods and procedures pertaining to service and calibration of specialized instrumentation.

Monitors instrument and part reliability; makes alternate service, supplier and parts recommendations.

Provides manager and client guidance regarding platform reliability and replacement, based on LCAM and RCM principles.

Organizes work processes and leads project assignments for instrumentation/calibration staff in order to fulfill contractual obligations to the client.

Reinstalls, tests, evaluates, calibrates, and maintains instruments or devices upon completion of repairs.

Documents daily records of inspections, maintenance activity, repairs, and other work performed within approved guidelines and procedures.

Communicates with customer staff and outside contractors in the calibration, repair, and operation of equipment, as necessary. Coordinates with outside contractors regarding repairs covered by maintenance agreements.

Provides detailed technical training and orientation to staff and colleagues on specialized instrumentation or techniques.

Performs other duties as assigned.

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree required. Minimum of two years of related experience and/or training. Degree preferred in scientific field of study preferred or equivalent related work experience.

Seven years of experience in instrumentation and control or installing, calibrating, maintaining and repairing equipment or equivalent experience.

Previous experience in pharmaceutical research and development industry including the making of chemical standards using appropriate techniques for weighing, pipetting, mixing, diluting, and verifying concentrations.

About CBRE:

When you join CBRE, you become part of a global leader in commercial real estate and investment services that help businesses and people thrive. We are dynamic problem solvers and forward-thinking professionals who create significant impact! Our collaborative environment is built on our shared values - respect, integrity, service, and excellence - and we value the varied perspectives, backgrounds, and skills of our people. At CBRE, you have the opportunity to chart your own course and realize your full potential!

Disclaimer:

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship now or in the future.