Work Schedule

First Shift (Days)

Environmental Conditions

Able to lift 40 lbs. without assistance

Job Description

As part of the Thermo Fisher Scientific team, you’ll discover meaningful work that makes a positive impact on a global scale. Join our colleagues in bringing our Mission to life every single day to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. We provide our global teams with the resources needed to achieve individual career goals while helping to take science a step beyond by developing solutions for some of the world’s toughest challenges, like protecting the environment, making sure our food is safe or helping find cures for cancer.

DESCRIPTION:
Join our team at Thermo Fisher Scientific and contribute to critical scientific research and innovation. As a Field Service Engineer III, you'll provide expert installation, maintenance, and repair services for sophisticated analytical and microscopy equipment (IOMS, GIRMS). Working with advanced technology, you'll deliver outstanding technical support while building strong relationships with customers across research institutions, universities, and industrial facilities. You'll resolve complex issues, conduct preventive maintenance, and train users to ensure optimal system performance. This role offers excellent opportunities for professional growth and development within an organization dedicated to serving science.

TERRITORY & TRAVEL:

Ideal candidate will live in the central US, e.g. Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Wisconsin, Minnesota. There will be up to 100% travel within territory.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Advanced degree plus 3+ years of experience, or bachelor's degree plus 5+ years of experience installing, troubleshooting, repairing and calibrating sophisticated analytical instruments, e.g. IOMS, GIRMSPreferred Fields of Study: Electronics, Physics, Engineering, Computer Science, Chemistry or related technical fieldOngoing technical training and certifications requiredDemonstrated expertise with ultra-high vacuum systems, high voltage electronics, and complex electro-mechanical systemsStrong diagnostic and problem-solving abilities for hardware and software issuesExcellent interpersonal communication skills and proven ability to build positive customer relationshipsProfessional working proficiency in English; additional languages beneficialAbility to read and interpret technical documentation, schematics, and engineering drawingsProficiency with Windows operating systems, networking, and standard business softwareValid driver's license and ability to travelPhysical ability to lift up to 50 lbs and work in laboratory environmentsExperience mentoring and training others preferredAbility to work independently while maintaining strong team collaborationAvailability to respond to urgent customer needsMust follow all safety protocols and be able to work in cleanroom environments when required

Compensation and Benefits

The hourly pay range estimated for this position based in Illinois is $40.06–$60.08.

This position may also be eligible to receive a variable annual bonus based on company, team, and/or individual performance results in accordance with company policy. We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package that our U.S. colleagues and their families can count on, which includes:

A choice of national medical and dental plans, and a national vision plan, including health incentive programs

Employee assistance and family support programs, including commuter benefits and tuition reimbursement

At least 120 hours paid time off (PTO), 10 paid holidays annually, paid parental leave (3 weeks for bonding and 8 weeks for caregiver leave), accident and life insurance, and short- and long-term disability in accordance with company policy

Retirement and savings programs, such as our competitive 401(k) U.S. retirement savings plan

Employees’ Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) offers eligible colleagues the opportunity to purchase company stock at a discount

For more information on our benefits, please visit: https://jobs.thermofisher.com/global/en/total-rewards