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Field Service Engineer - Madison Wisconsin

ThermoFisher Scientific

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Location
Middleton, WI
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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Bachelor's degree, requiredValid Driver's License, required

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 ensure instruments operate at peak performance. Thermo Fisher Scientific seeks a candidate with a bachelor's degree and no prior experience required; experience with sophisticated analytical instruments, ultra-high vacuum systems, and high-voltage equipment is preferred.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Instrument Installation, nice to haveInstrument Troubleshooting, nice to haveInstrument Repair, nice to haveElectronics Aptitude, nice to haveMechanical Aptitude, nice to haveComponent-Level Diagnosis, nice to haveCustomer Service, nice to haveVerbal Communication, nice to haveWritten Communication, nice to haveProblem-Solving, nice to haveAnalytical Thinking, nice to haveWindows, nice to haveMS Office, nice to haveService Management Software, nice to haveTechnical Diagram Interpretation, nice to haveTechnical Schematic Interpretation, nice to haveTechnical Documentation Interpretation, nice to haveUltra-High Vacuum Systems, nice to haveHigh-Voltage Equipment, nice to haveTime Management, nice to haveOrganization, nice to haveCollaboration, nice to haveIndependent Work, nice to haveLifting 50 Lbs, nice to haveStanding for Extended Periods, nice to have

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree, requiredEngineering or Related Scientific Field, nice to haveAdvanced Degree, nice to haveSpecialized Certification, nice to haveFluent English, requiredValid Driver's License, requiredCustomer Facility Credentials, required

Full job description

Work Schedule

Other

Environmental Conditions

Able to lift 40 lbs. without assistance, Cleanroom: no hair products, jewelry, makeup, nail polish, perfume, exposed piercings, facial hair etc... allowed, Cold Room/Freezers -22degreesF/-6degrees C, Fluctuating Temps hot/cold, Laboratory Setting, Loud Noises (Equipment/Machinery), Rapid flashing lights, Some degree of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) required (safety glasses, gowning, gloves, lab coat, ear plugs etc.), Strong Odors (chemical, lubricants, biological products etc.), Will work with hazardous/toxic materials, Working at heights

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

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 1,325 open Field Service Engineer jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 13, 2026.

Pay
  • This postingNot listed
  • US median$82–120K/yr493 salary ranges
  • US median$31–43/hr470 hourly ranges
Openings
Olive Jobs lists 11 open Field Service Engineer jobs in Wisconsin and 1,325 across the US. 2% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most across the US
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 (950 postings).
Education
This posting asks for a bachelor's degree; 361 of the 1,325 open Field Service Engineer jobs (27%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 13, 2026. Figures based on too few postings are left out.

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