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Engineer I, Field Service

ThermoFisher Scientific

Cambridge, MAJob$26.39–39.59/hrSeen todaySeen in employer's feed today

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Compensation
$26.39–39.59/hr
Location
Cambridge, MA
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Bachelor's degreeValid Driver's License

Job overview

The Field Service Engineer installs, maintains, and repairs high-value analytical instruments, including electron microscopes and chromatography systems. The role provides technical service and customer support, helping research customers keep instruments operating effectively. The posting requires a bachelor's degree but no prior experience; experience with sophisticated analytical instruments, ultra-high vacuum systems, and high-voltage equipment is preferred. The position is based in Massachusetts and may involve travel of up to 50–75%.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Analytical Instrument InstallationAnalytical Instrument TroubleshootingAnalytical Instrument RepairElectronicsMechanical AptitudeComponent-Level DiagnosisCustomer ServiceCommunicationProblem SolvingAnalytical ThinkingWindowsMicrosoft OfficeService Management SoftwareTechnical Diagram InterpretationTechnical Schematic InterpretationTechnical Documentation InterpretationUltra-High Vacuum SystemsHigh-Voltage EquipmentOrganizationTime ManagementCollaborationIndependent WorkLifting 50 PoundsStanding for Extended Periods

Qualifications

Bachelor's DegreeAdvanced Degree or Specialized CertificationFluent EnglishValid Driver's LicenseTravel Up to 50-75%Customer Facility Credentials

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Tuition Assistance
Paid Time Off
Parental Leave
401(k) Match

Full job description

Work Schedule

Standard (Mon-Fri)

Environmental Conditions

Able to lift 40 lbs. without assistance, Some degree of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) required (safety glasses, gowning, gloves, lab coat, ear plugs etc.)

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 us at Thermo Fisher Scientific as a Field Service Engineer, where you'll contribute by ensuring our sophisticated scientific instruments operate at peak performance. In this role, you'll represent our company, delivering exceptional technical service while building strong relationships with customers who are advancing critical research and innovation. You'll install, maintain, and repair a diverse range of high-value analytical instruments, from electron microscopes to chromatography systems. You'll combine technical expertise with customer service skills to solve complex problems and help our customers achieve breakthrough discoveries that make the world healthier, cleaner, and safer.

REQUIREMENTS:

  • Bachelor's Degree, no prior experience required. Experience installing, troubleshooting, and repairing sophisticated analytical instruments preferred

  • Preferred Fields of Study: Engineering (Electrical, Electronics, Mechanical, Biomedical) or related scientific field

  • Advanced degrees or specialized certifications are a plus

  • Strong electronics and mechanical aptitude with ability to diagnose issues down to component level

  • Excellent customer service skills and professional demeanor

  • Strong verbal and written communication abilities

  • Fluency in English required; additional language skills welcome

  • Demonstrated problem-solving capabilities and analytical thinking

  • Proficiency with Windows operating systems, MS Office, and service management software

  • Ability to read and interpret technical diagrams, schematics and documentation

  • Valid driver's license and ability to travel up to 50-75%

  • Physical ability to lift up to 50 lbs and stand for extended periods

  • Experience with ultra-high vacuum systems and high voltage equipment preferred

  • Availability to work flexible hours and respond to emergency service calls

  • Must be able to obtain necessary credentials to access customer facilities

  • Strong organizational skills and ability to manage time effectively

  • Collaborative mindset with ability to work independently

Compensation and Benefits

The hourly pay range estimated for this position based in Massachusetts is $26.39–$39.59.

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

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.

How this job compares

Set against the 1,319 open Field Service Engineer jobs on Olive Jobs, counted October 30, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$26.39–39.59/hr
  • US median$31–43/hr390 hourly ranges

This range's midpoint, $32.99/hr, is 10% below the US median midpoint ($37/hr) — in the middle half of Field Service Engineer hourly ranges across the US.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 40 open Field Service Engineer jobs in Massachusetts and 1,319 across the US. 2% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in Massachusetts
Experience
Field Service Engineer postings that state a minimum ask for 3 years of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 2 to 5 years (946 postings).
Education
This posting asks for a bachelor's degree; 379 of the 1,319 open Field Service Engineer jobs (29%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on October 30, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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