Field Service Engineers

LabRulez; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

VRS Recruitment (US) is seeking Field Service Engineers for multiple US locations. These are home-based, customer-facing roles with extensive travel, offering a base salary of $70–80K plus bonus and a $550–650/month car allowance.

Candidates with science or engineering background, hands-on troubleshooting, willingness to travel >80%, and independent problem-solving will fit. Associate's or Bachelor's degree preferred.

Qualifications

• Science or engineering degree preferred.
• Hands-on mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills.
• Willing to travel >80%.

Responsibilities

• Installation, maintenance, repair and troubleshooting of laboratory instrumentation.
• Provide customer training and technical support.
• Hands-on problem solving and equipment troubleshooting.

Skills

Science background

Engineering background

Hands-on troubleshooting

Independent thinker

Travel >80%

Education

Associate's or Bachelor's

Job description

VRS Recruitment (US) is a specialized scientific recruitment company focused on analytical chemistry, mass spectrometry, chromatography, and the broader life sciences sector. Built on the principle of "Scientists Recruiting Scientists," the company combines technical expertise with professional recruitment services to help organizations identify highly qualified scientific talent while supporting candidates in advancing their careers.

Rather than operating as a traditional recruitment agency, VRS Recruitment employs consultants with scientific backgrounds who understand the technologies, applications, and terminology used throughout analytical laboratories and instrument manufacturers. This technical knowledge enables the company to accurately assess both candidate qualifications and employer requirements, resulting in more effective and targeted recruitment.

Field Service Engineers – Multiple US Locations

Looking to break into Field Service Engineering within the scientific instrumentation industry?

We’re supporting an established laboratory technology company that is expanding its US service team and hiring multiple Field Service Engineers across the country. Previous field service experience is welcome, but these opportunities could also suit candidates from a laboratory, engineering, technical or scientific background looking to move into their first FSE position.

These are home-based, customer-facing positions with regular travel. Engineers have plenty of autonomy and flexibility to manage their own schedules.

Primary Responsibilities

• Installation, maintenance, repair and troubleshooting of laboratory instrumentation
• Provide customer training and technical support
• Hands-on problem solving and equipment troubleshooting

Candidate Qualifications

• Science or Engineering background – Associate’s or Bachelor’s preferred
• Strong practical / hands-on skills with mechanical and electrical troubleshooting ability
• Eager, coachable and able to think independently
• Willing and able to travel >80%
• $70–80K base salary + bonus + $550–650/month car allowance