Field Service Engineer - Remote - Southern East Coast
Sartorius Stedim Biotech10 months ago
St. Louis, MO, United States
Remote
Full-time
Junior Level (1-3 years)
Job Description
Position Overview
As the Field Service Engineer, you will have the opportunity to join a driven and growing team. Self-starters, proactive, and energetic candidates looking to contribute ideas, innovative thinking, and tireless actions should apply. We offer an outstanding work-life balance yet an intense, challenging, and fast-paced working environment. Your work will have a real-world impact and support you in achieving your career goals. The ideal candidate must be located on the Southern East Coast near a major airport.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide exceptional customer care and build positive relationships with customers.
- Provide technical support to customers in the event of an issue.
- Tie the workflow to the schedule to minimize unnecessary travel. Travel to customers by ground, train, and air transportation as needed.
- Provide training to customers on the essential use and operation of Bio Analytics instruments.
- Perform field service, calibration, and installation of complex mechanical systems, and perform preventative maintenance and field sterilizations.
- Assist with resolving IT issues related to Bio Analytics system installations by following company procedures and performing software updates/upgrades.
- Assist in drafting documentation of processes and procedures as required.
- Keep accurate records via written and paper forms, and maintain a precise count of parts assigned to the engineer.
- Produce timely, accurate, and detailed service reports and prepare customer-facing estimates of repairs.
- Pass along identified leads to the sales manager.
- Travel to Ann Arbor, MI, Fremont, CA, and additional facilities and sites for training and conferences as needed.
- Perform all other duties as assigned by management.
- Expect up to 90% overnight travel to support Field Service activities in the greater eastern region of NA, with support in additional areas as needed.
- Lift items weighing up to 35 Kg.
Required Qualifications
- Associate's degree in engineering or military training certifications and/or 5+ years of proven field service experience.
- 3+ years of field service experience in the Bio-Pharmaceutical industry.
- Ability to troubleshoot, test, repair, and service technical equipment with excellent mechanical, electrical, and IT skills.
- Possession of a valid Driver's License.
- Proficient with MS Office software, including Outlook, Word, and Excel.
Preferred Qualifications
- Willingness to work flexible shifts and adapt to changing work schedules.
- Completion of a bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, biomechanical engineering, biomedical engineering, or a related field.
- Familiarity with mobile tools and applications.
- Excellent driving record.
- Alignment with our core values: Sustainability, Openness, and Enjoyment.
Benefits & Perks
- Personal and Professional Development: Mentoring, leadership programs, and internal seminar offerings.
- Worklife Balance: Paid vacation, sick time, corporate holidays, community service day, and flexible work schedules.
- Making an Impact Right from the Start: Comprehensive onboarding, including a virtual online platform.
- Welcoming Culture: Mutual support, team spirit, international collaboration, and communities on topics such as "Coaching", "Agile Working", and a "Businesswomen's Network".
- Health & Well Being: Wide selection of health and well-being support options, including various medical plans, dental, vision, EAP, and other wellness programs.
- Intelligent Working Environment: Work in smart buildings with the latest technology and equipment.
- Retirement Savings Plan: 401 k with generous company match.
- Flexible Spending: Options such as HSA, FSA (dependent care & healthcare spending), and Transportation Commuter Account.
- Company Paid Benefits: Basic Life Insurance, AD&D, EAP, Family Planning & Women's Health, and Health Advocate.
- Additional/Optional: Supplemental Life Insurance (for employee, spouse & dependents), Legal Services, LTD & STD, Critical Illness Insurance, and Student Loan Tuition Refinance Service.
Required Skills
IT support
Mechanical systems calibration
MS Office proficiency
Preventative maintenance
Troubleshooting
Customer service
Field service
Installation and maintenance
Technical support