US Field Service Engineer – Laboratory Automation

Labman Automation Ltd.; Concord (NH); On-site; USD 81,000 - 99,000; Full time

Job summary

Labman Automation Ltd. seeks a US-based Field Service Engineer or Field Application Scientist to support our growing customer base across North America.

You will be the face of Labman for US customers, delivering on-site installations, maintenance and technical support for complex automation systems. Ideal candidates have hands-on experience with laboratory instrumentation, a strong customer orientation and the ability to troubleshoot across mechanical, electrical and software domains.

Qualifications

• Practical experience with laboratory equipment and automation systems.
• Master's or PhD in a relevant discipline preferred.
• Around 3–5 years of industry experience with laboratory instrumentation.
• Experience interpreting engineering documentation and technical manuals.

Responsibilities

• Install and commission Labman Automation systems.
• Carry out preventative maintenance, repairs and upgrades.
• Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical and software‑related issues.
• Provide remote and onsite technical support.
• Train customers following system installations.
• Support system validation and acceptance testing activities.
• Document service activities and customer feedback.
• Build strong relationships with customers and act as a trusted technical contact.

Skills

Scientific instrumentation

Analytical chemistry

Laboratory automation

Robotics

Instrument support

Technical customer support

Applications scientist experience

Laboratory troubleshooting

Education

Master's degree

PhD

Job description

Location: North Eastern US (Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Connecticut or Massachusetts - Required)
Salary: $90,000 USD per annum
Employment Type: Full-time

About Labman

At Labman, we design and build bespoke automation systems that enable our customers to solve complex laboratory challenges.
Our technologies are used by customers across a range of industries, supporting everything from sample preparation and materials testing through to large-scale laboratory workflows. Every system we build is unique, combining automation, software, mechanical engineering and scientific expertise to deliver real-world solutions.
We're now looking for a US-based Field Service Engineer or Field Application Scientist to support our growing customer base across North America.

The Role

We're looking for somebody who enjoys understanding how complex systems work, diagnosing problems and finding practical solutions. You'll become the face of Labman for our US customers, providing technical support, troubleshooting issues and helping customers get the best from their automation systems.
You might currently be working with scientific instruments, analytical equipment, laboratory automation, robotics or other complex technical systems and be looking for a role that combines travel, problem-solving and customer interaction.
Success in this role comes from curiosity, practical thinking and a willingness to get hands‑on.

What You'll Do

• Install and commission Labman Automation systems
• Carry out preventative maintenance, repairs and upgrades
• Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical and software‑related issues
• Diagnose and resolve complex faults where, in some cases, no predefined troubleshooting process exists, using engineering drawings, electrical schematics, software logs and technical expertise to identify and implement solutions.
• Provide remote and onsite technical support
• Train customers following system installations
• Support system validation and acceptance testing activities
• Investigate faults and identify long‑term corrective actions
• Work closely with Labman's UK engineering teams to resolve technical problems
• Document service activities and customer feedback
• Build strong relationships with customers and act as a trusted technical contact

Who We're Looking For

• You'll likely be successful in this role if you:
• Like helping customers and explaining technical concepts
• Enjoy working directly with equipment and technology
• Have experience in a laboratory environment
• Can confidently troubleshoot technical problems
• Are naturally curious and enjoy figuring out how things work
• Prefer practical application over purely academic research

Experience We'd Love to See

• Scientific instrumentation
• Analytical chemistry
• Laboratory automation
• Robotics
• Instrument support
• Technical customer support
• Applications scientist experience
• Laboratory‑based troubleshooting and investigation
• Experience with systems such as HPLC, GC, spectroscopy, sample preparation equipment, automated laboratory systems or similar instrumentation would be particularly beneficial.

Qualifications & Experience

We welcome applications from candidates with backgrounds in:

• Applied Chemistry
• Analytical Chemistry
• Chemical Engineering
• Laboratory Science
• Mechatronics
• Mechanical Engineering
• Electrical Engineering
• Related scientific or engineering disciplines

Practical experience with laboratory equipment, instrumentation, automation systems or technical troubleshooting is ideal.
We're particularly interested in candidates who have either completed a Master's degree or PhD in a relevant discipline or have around 3-5 years of industry experience working with laboratory equipment, scientific instrumentation, automation systems or other complex technical equipment.

You should be comfortable diagnosing and resolving technical issues, interpreting engineering documentation and applying your scientific or engineering knowledge to solve problems in real-world environments. Experience providing customer-facing technical support, service or commissioning activities would be advantageous.