Field Service Engineering

PerkinElmer; Oklahoma City (OK); Remote; USD 59,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

PerkinElmer is seeking a Field Service Engineer for a remote field role servicing customers in the Louisville, KY area. You will install, diagnose, repair and validate complex analytical instrumentation, while guiding customers on system operation and safety.

The role emphasizes on-site service, warranty support, and collaboration with customers to optimize analytical workflows and instrument performance in diverse environments.

Qualifications

• Experience repairing laboratory equipment or related instrumentation.
• Ability to travel up to 75% of the time as business requires.
• Knowledge of Microsoft 365 and lab safety practices.

Responsibilities

• Install, maintain, validate and repair instrumentation at customer sites.
• Provide troubleshooting and warranty service within defined timeframes.
• Communicate service offerings and provide training and support.
• Partner with customers to understand analytical workflows and applications.
• Adhere to installation, warranty and service documentation standards.
• Maintain assets and ensure data uploads/downloads for service systems.

Skills

Customer service

Team player

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Applied Science / Biology / Chemistry / Electronics / Mathematics / Engineering

Associate degree in Applied Science / Biology / Chemistry / Electronics / Mathematics / Engineering

High School Diploma + 7+ years repair experience

Tools

Outlook

PowerPoint

Word

Job description

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.

Field Service Engineer (FIELD REMOTE, Louisville, KY) US Remote - KY

Job Description

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 senior 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 located in the Louisville, KY area.

Responsibilities

• Install, maintain, validate and repair PerkinElmer and/or multivendor instrumentation at customer site with best-in-class service
• Provide troubleshooting, repair, and qualification services for customers including warranty services within a prescribed time frame and established maintenance protocols.
• Communicate service offerings including training, support, software, laboratory services products and field upgrades
• Partner with our customers to understand their analytical workflow and applications
• Demonstrate knowledge of and adherence to the installation, warranty, and service agreement documentation standards
• Contribute to account profitability through efficient execution and service delivery
• Perform timely uploads and downloads of required service data to ensure the integrity of service system(s)
• Maintain assigned assets including tools, test equipment (MTE), telecommunication equipment, assigned service parts inventory, etc.
• Proactively develop technical and soft skills to maintain and enhance PerkinElmer’s value proposition to the customer
• Enhance PerkinElmer’s product quality by proactively reporting improvement opportunities via the quality notification process
• Seek higher level certification through participation in company sponsored training & development offerings
• Complete all administrative tasks to include but not limited to time reporting, assigned training, etc.
• Maintain training and compliance in areas of health and safety, security, environmental and operational aspects of daily activities in the working environment
• Outstanding customer service skills complemented by an ability to listen to and interpret client requests.
• MS Office Skills: Outlook, PowerPoint, Word.excellent team player with customer satisfaction focus
• Ability to follow written and verbal directions, read and understand technical bulletins and service manuals, work under time constraints, maintain alertness and concentration, work safely with potential electrical, chemical, radiologic, and biologic hazards using universal precautions

Qualifications

• BA Bachelor 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 ORAssociate 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 ORHigh 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 75% of the time. Car, laptop and phone are company provided).
• Experience using Microsoft 365Detailed knowledge of analytical equipment, laboratory environment, and/or instrument control softwareWhile performing the duties of this position you must always maintain safe motor vehicle operationVendor issued certification on relevant laboratory equipmentKnowledge of laboratory safety practices as defined by the Company and/or the customer’s site safety codeMust be able to work in a laboratory, controlled environments requiring personal protective equipment (e.g., 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.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.Employee may be required to handle hazardous waste according to local, state, and federal regulations. Potential risk to lab-based hazards including but not limited to extreme temperature, biological materials, and hazardous chemicals.May be required to complete Medical Clearance, Respiratory Protection Training, and Fit Testing to wear a respirator as protection against hazards present in the laboratory environment

Compensation

The annual compensation 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.

Equal Opportunity

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.