Field Services Engineer in Alameda

Energy Jobline ZR; Alameda (CA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Sierra Spectra is seeking a Field Services Engineer to install, configure, and qualify LC/MS, GC/MS, TOC, and UV-Vis systems at client facilities in the Greater San Francisco Bay Area. The role blends on-site client visits with documentation and remote support, requiring regular local travel and a strong focus on safety and compliant service delivery.

The ideal candidate has field service experience with analytical instrumentation, excellent troubleshooting and customer service skills, and a

Qualifications

• Field Service experience with complex laboratory or analytical instrumentation.
• Strong troubleshooting and technical support skills for diagnosing and resolving hardware, software, and application issues.
• Proficiency in preventive maintenance practices to sustain instrument reliability, performance, and compliance.
• Customer service skills to communicate clearly, manage expectations, and build trusted relationships with laboratory personnel.
• Knowledge of analytical technologies such as LC/MS, GC/MS, TOC, and UV-Vis, and familiarity with IQ/OQ/PQ and regulatory compliance concepts.
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, chemistry, physics, or a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience.
• Ability to work independently in the field, manage schedules, and produce clear service reports and documentation.
• Comfort with local travel across the San Francisco Bay Area as well as travel to areas outside of California and adherence to safe working practices in lab environments.

Responsibilities

• Install, configure, and qualify laboratory instruments at client sites.
• Troubleshoot, repair, and optimize instrument performance.
• Provide on-site and remote support and training to staff.
• Document service activities and generate clear reports.
• Coordinate with internal teams to ensure compliant service delivery.

Skills

Field service experience

Troubleshooting

Preventive maintenance

Customer service

Analytical instruments knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, chemistry, physics, or related field

Job description

Job Description

Company Description

Sierra Spectra is an independent service organization specializing in providing expert support for LC/MS, GC/MS, TOC, and UV-Vis systems, helping laboratories connect advanced technology with practical, everyday needs. Services include instrument qualification (IQ/OQ/PQ), regulatory compliance guidance, specialized training, performance optimization, and preventive maintenance. Sierra Spectra combines strong technical expertise with strategic insight to ensure analytical capabilities align with organizational goals. Team members work closely with clients who value reliable, unbiased service and long-term technical partnerships.

Role Description

The Field Services Engineer is a full-time, hybrid role based in the Greater San Francisco Bay Area, with a mix of on-site client visits and work-from-home tasks such as documentation and remote support. This role is responsible for installing, configuring, and qualifying laboratory instruments, particularly LC/MS, GC/MS, TOC, and UV-Vis systems, at client facilities. Day-to-day activities include performing troubleshooting and repairs, conducting preventive maintenance, and optimizing instrument performance to meet analytical and regulatory requirements. The Field Services Engineer will provide technical support and training to laboratory staff, document service activities, and collaborate with internal teams to ensure high-quality, compliant service delivery. The position requires regular local travel to customer sites, clear communication with stakeholders, and a strong focus on customer service and safety.

Qualifications

• Field Service experience with complex laboratory or analytical instrumentation, including on-site installation and configuration.
• Strong troubleshooting and technical support skills for diagnosing and resolving hardware, software, and application issues.
• Proficiency in preventive maintenance practices to sustain instrument reliability, performance, and compliance.
• Customer service skills to communicate clearly, manage expectations, and build trusted relationships with laboratory personnel.
• Knowledge of analytical technologies such as LC/MS, GC/MS, TOC, and UV-Vis, and familiarity with IQ/OQ/PQ and regulatory compliance concepts.
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, chemistry, physics, or a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience.
• Ability to work independently in the field, manage schedules, and produce clear service reports and documentation.
• Comfort with local travel across the San Francisco Bay Area as well as travel to areas outside of California and adherence to safe working practices in lab environments.