Remote Field Service Engineer – Life Sciences & Diagnostics

Danaher Corporation; Wood Dale (IL); Remote; USD 40,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work option

Paid time off

Job summary

Beckman Coulter Life Sciences, a Danaher operating company, is seeking a Field Service Engineer to support the Chicago Metropolitan area from a remote setting. You will manage service activities, troubleshoot instruments, and drive value for customers while collaborating with sales to promote services and growth.

The role emphasizes travel up to 50%, lifting up to 50 lbs, and using standard test equipment. A high school diploma with field experience or an associate degree in a related technical

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED with 3+ years Field Service experience OR Associate’s degree in mechanical or electrical engineering, biological or life science, or a similar discipline, or equivalent military experience
• Experience using standard test equipment to troubleshoot and service instrumentation
• Excellent customer communication skills, with the ability to clearly convey information and build strong relationships
• Willingness to travel up to 50% and lift up to 50 lbs; valid driver's license with acceptable driving record

Responsibilities

• Drive urgency to address customer needs with a first-time fix mindset
• Manage a customer account and identify opportunities to add value (reagents, consumables, new equipment, service)
• Contribute to district revenue growth, support monthly recurring billing, and collaborate with Sales on lead generation; aim for 8–10% YoY growth

Skills

Customer communication

Troubleshooting with test equipment

Computer literacy

Education

Associate degree in mechanical or electrical engineering

High School Diploma or GED with 3+ years Field Service experience

Bachelor’s degree in a scientific discipline (plus)

Tools

Microsoft Office

PowerBI

Salesforce

ServiceMax

Job description

Beckman Coulter Life Sciences, a Danaher operating company, is seeking a Field Service Engineer to support the Chicago Metropolitan area from a remote setting. You will manage service activities, troubleshoot instruments, and drive value for customers while collaborating with sales to promote services and growth.

The role emphasizes travel up to 50%, lifting up to 50 lbs, and using standard test equipment. A high school diploma with field experience or an associate degree in a related technical