Remote Field Service Tech / Engineer

Sartorius; Boston (MA); Remote; USD 90,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Health benefits

Job summary

Sartorius is seeking a Field Service Engineer to support Bioprocess systems in the New England and Northeast region. This remote-based, travel-intensive role requires installation, commissioning, calibration, and preventive maintenance, with focus on MA, RI, CT, NH, ME, VT and occasional trips to nearby provinces.

You will partner with customers and internal teams to ensure service agreements are met, maintain accurate service records, and provide operator training.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Electronic discipline or equivalent.
• 3+ years field service experience, preferably in biopharmaceuticals.
• Valid driver's license and passport required.
• Familiar with ISO 9001:2008, GMP/GDP.
• Goes by service level agreements and customer contracts.

Responsibilities

• Perform installation, commissioning, calibration and preventive maintenance on bioprocess systems.
• Carry out break-fix repairs and operator training for customers.
• Maintain fault-finding data and accurate service records.
• Travel up to 70% and work across MA, RI, CT, NH, ME, VT with occasional Canada trips.
• Collaborate with internal teams to resolve complex issues and escalate when needed.

Skills

Field service experience

Driver's license

Passport

Social skills

Critical thinking

Math / Science

Complex problem solving

Lifting up to 50 lbs

Education

Bachelor's or Electrical/Electronic discipline

Associate degree or equivalent experience

Job description

Sartorius has a remote based position for a Field Service Engineer in the New England area. In this field-based role, you will provide timely service and support for all Bioprocess products and accessories in the northeast region. You will act as the primary liaison between all North America customers and colleagues regarding service, parts and support for these products. Your duties will include performing installations, start-up, repairs, calibrations, operator training and maintenance on all Bioprocess products.

In this role, you will be responsible for delivering the desired customer service experience. The goal is to drive service success that improves customer satisfaction, maximizes customer retention and increases profitability.

The candidate must reside within commuting distance to the Greater Boston area. The Field Service Engineer will be mostly focused in the Massachusetts area but will be responsible for the Northeast region consisting of the following states: MA, RI, CT, NH, ME, VT and may include occasional travel to Canadian provinces of Ontario, Quebec, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, New Brunswick and Newfoundland.

What you will accomplish together with us:

Perform installation & commissioning, calibration, preventative maintenance and break fix repairs across a range of systems. Responsible for maintaining fault finding data, and feedback of product performance data to customers and internal groups within Sartorius. Additionally, you will acquire in-depth product knowledge and demonstrate self-improvement. Perform a variety of in-house service activities in the Delaware office as needed. Follow all service procedures to ensure that Sartorius' customer information and product software/configuration is up to date and accurate. Keep accurate records of time, expenses and work performed. Make independent decisions regarding the repair of field equipment based on service level agreements and customers support contract agreements/details. Collaborate with teams to escape system issues that cannot be resolved to the relevant Product Support Engineer, Customer Support Engineer and the Hardware Resource Coordinator. Up to 70% travel is required to support Field Service activities. LIFTING - Exert up to 50 lbs. of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 lbs. of force frequently to lift and move objects. Perform other related duties as required.

What will convince us:

• Bachelor's degree in an Electrical/Electronic discipline, minimum of an associate's degree or equivalent combination of industry experience and technical/military training
• 3+ years Field Service experience (preferably in the Biopharmaceutical industry)
• Good working knowledge of ISO 9001:2008 accreditation requirements as well as GMP/GDP.
• Valid Driver's License and Passport
• Social Skills and Perceptiveness: Actively look for ways to help customers and be sensitive when dealing with customer reactions and needs.
• Critical Thinking: Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
• Math / Science: Use mathematics and scientific concepts and methods to solve problems.
• Complex problem solving: Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions
• LIFTING - Exert up to 50 lbs. of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 lbs. of force frequently to lift and move objects.
• Identification with our core values: Sustainability, Openness, Enjoyment

Base salary range is $90,000-$100,000 (depending on Skill set), plus bonus, and car allowance.

What We Offer

As a growing global life science company, with our stock listed on the German DAX and TecDAX , Sartorius offers a wide range of benefits:

Personal and Professional Development

• Mentoring, leadership programs, internal seminar offerings

Worklife Balance

• Paid vacation, sick time, corporate holidays and community service day; as well as flexible work schedules

Making an Impact Right from the Start

• Comprehensive onboarding, including a virtual online platform

Welcoming Culture

• Mutual support, team spirit and international collaboration; communities on numerous topics such as "Coaching", "Agile Working" and a "Businesswomen's Network"

Health & Well Being

• Wide selection of health and well-being support such as a variety of medical plans to choose from, dental, vision, EAP, and other wellness programs

Intelligent Working Environment

• Working in smart buildings with the latest technology and equipment

Retirement Savings Plan

• 401 k (with generous company match)

Flexible Spending

• HSA, FSA (dependent care & healthcare spending), Transportation Commuter Account

Company Paid Benefits

• Basic Life Insurance, AD&D, EAP, Family Planning & Women's Health, Health Advocate

Additional/Optional

• Supplemental Life Insurance (employee, spouse & dependents), Legal Services, LTD & STD, Critical Illness Insurance, Student Loan Tuition Refinance Service

Sartorius is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran status, disability or based on status in any other protected group of class.

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E-Verify Participation InfoE-Verify Workers Rights#LI-remoteSartorius is part of the solution in the fight against cancer, dementia, and many other diseases. Our technologies help translate scientific discoveries into real-world medicine faster, so that new therapeutics can reach patients worldwide. We look for ambitious team players and creative minds, who want to contribute to this goal and advance their careers in a dynamic global environment. Join our global team and become part of the solution.

If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran and are unable or limited in your ability to use or access our website, you may request a reasonable accommodation to express interest in a specific opening. You can request reasonable accommodation by e-mail at

Sartorius is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability, or based on status in any other protected group of class.

If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran and are unable or limited in your ability to use or access our website, you may request a reasonable accommodation to express interest in a specific opening. You can request reasonable accommodation by e-mail at

About SartoriusSartorius is part of the solution in the fight against cancer, dementia, and many other diseases. Our technologies help translate scientific discoveries into real-world medicine faster, so that new therapeutics can reach patients worldwide. We look for ambitious team players and creative minds, who want to contribute to this goal and advance their careers in a dynamic global environment. Join our global team and become part of the solution.