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Field Service Engineer

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Thermo Fisher Scientific

Field Service Engineer

Bologna, Italy

Work Schedule
Standard (Mon-Fri)

Environmental Conditions
Adherence to all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) Safety Standards

Job Description

Field Service Engineer GIRMS-IOMS

Are you an engineer that thrives with a challenge within a positive and encouraging community? Or used IOMS instrumentation in your career and embraces its science? Then we have a role for you within our diverse service environment!

When you're part of Thermo Fisher Scientific, you'll do exciting work, and join a team that values performance, quality and innovation. As part of a successful, growing global organization you will be encouraged to perform at your best. With revenues of more than $40 billion and the largest investment in R&D in the industry, we give our people the resources and chances to create significant contributions to the world.

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Job Title:

Field Service Engineer (f/m/d) GIRMS-IOMS group (Gas Isotope Ratio Mass Spectrometry - Inorganic Mass Spectrometry)

Location/Division Specific Information:

Location (Service Territory): Italy - Emilia-Romagna;Friuli-Venezia Giulia;Trentino-Alto Adige/Südtirol; or Veneto .

Division: Analytical Instruments Group (AIG) / Instrument and Enterprise Services (EIS)

Position Summary:

The Field Service Engineer (FSE) will conduct instrument repairs, upgrades, installation, and preventative maintenance at customer sites. The FSE will primarily handle an assigned Service Territory, but will provide service in other territories as needed.

A day in the Life:

• Offer specific product support on GIRMS-IOMS Instruments (80%).

• Perform Field Service-related duties in line with internal rules, customer regulations and health and safety guidelines, providing on-site services exceeding customer expectations and ensuring that customers become promoters of our business through positive feedback

• Deliver the highest professional relationship with our customer base raising technical issues to quickly resolve critical tasks in the fastest way possible. Follow TFS ethical business conduct guidelines.

• Provide on-site training relative to system service, maintenance, and basic operation.

• Diagnose problems over the phone and/or using remote software. Follow up to ensure problems were resolved to the customer's happiness.

• Optimize own work schedule by coordinating with all the required partners for service planning (Dispatch function, Team Leader, Manager); actively supervises the status of contract, warranty and time and material install customers. Track and schedule on-site PM visit(s).

• Enable the customer's success through their partnership with Thermo Fisher Scientific. Utilise web-based, sales lead logging tools to ensure customers are offered those products and services they require enabling them to meet their objectives.

• Ensure that all documentation related to in-house and on-site support activity is completed accurately and submitted on a timely basis. This includes maintenance of electronic files, Field Service Reports, Service Work Orders and Quotes and Expenses Reports

• Responsible for company assets including parts inventory, laptop computer, mobile phone, test equipment (ensuring validation calibration), tools, software, company car etc.

Keys to Success, Experience, Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

• Background in Electronics/Chemistry/Physics/Engineering or related subjects

• Minimum 1-3 years of experience servicing analytical equipment. Equivalent applications specialist or end user experience will also be considered as valuable experience.

• Some knowledge of Gas Chromatography, Gas Isotope Ratio Mass Spectrometry, and Mass Spectrometry an advantage, but not crucial.

• Strong problem-solving skills.

• The ability to balance multiple tasks with different priorities. Organization, planning and time management skills.

• Ability to think critically, learn new technologies, clearly document requirements, work in team, and deliver results.

• Proficient levels of PC literacy.

• Willing and able to travel 5 days a week within territory, Monday to Friday with occasional nights away from home.

• Must have valid Driving Licence and professional working proficiency in Italian and English, with ability to work across all levels, functions, and regions.

We are offering an employment with an innovative organisation with outstanding career and development prospects and an exciting company culture which stands for integrity, intensity and innovation. The role comes with a competitive salary plan, company pension scheme, company car and further employee benefits.

We are looking forward to receive your application. Please refer to the above Job ID and include your salary expectations as well as your earliest availability.

Our Mission is to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. Watch as our colleagues explain 5 reasons to work with us. As one team of 100,000+ colleagues, we share a common set of values - Integrity, Intensity, Innovation and Involvement - working together to accelerate research, solve complex scientific challenges, drive technological innovation and support patients in need. #StartYourStory at Thermo Fisher Scientific, where diverse experiences, backgrounds and perspectives are valued.

Apply today! http://jobs.thermofisher.com

Thermo Fisher Scientific is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.

Client-provided location(s): Bologna, Metropolitan City of Bologna, Italy
Job ID: ThermoFisher-R-01273924_1001-3
Employment Type: Full Time

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • FSA
    • HSA
    • HSA With Employer Contribution
    • Mental Health Benefits
    • Fitness Subsidies
  • Parental Benefits

    • Adoption Leave
    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
    • Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
    • Fertility Benefits
    • Adoption Assistance Program
    • Family Support Resources
  • Work Flexibility

    • Flexible Work Hours
    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
    • Remote Work Opportunities
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Commuter Benefits Program
    • On-Site Cafeteria
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Paid Vacation
    • Paid Holidays
    • Volunteer Time Off
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K) With Company Matching
    • Stock Purchase Program
    • Financial Counseling
    • Performance Bonus
  • Professional Development

    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Internship Program
    • Mentor Program
  • Diversity and Inclusion

    • Employee Resource Groups (ERG)
    • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program