Field Service Engineer (REMOTE FIELD MN/WI)

Job Responsibilities

• Install, maintain, validate and repair PerkinElmer and/or multivendor instrumentation at customer site with best-in-class service
• Drive toward zero service recalls
• Complete assigned preventive maintenance calls at customer sites within prescribed time frame and established performance standards
• Provide scheduled preventative maintenance for contract customers, remedial maintenance for non-contract customers billed at an hourly rate and all warranty services
• Demonstrate knowledge of and adherence to the Installation, warranty, and service contract provisions to provide adequate billing information to the customer
• Provide appropriate referral to other employees for answers to specific questions or to obtain product information
• Maintain up to date electronic and repair documentation for dispatch, inventory and service support functions
• Perform timely uploads and downloads of required data to ensure the integrity of the service system
• Accountable for assigned company assets including computers, tools, test equipment, telecommunication equipment, and personal service parts inventory
• Manage inventory levels to ensure adequate supply and appropriate records are maintained
• Take an active role in developing technical skills and soft skills to maintain and enhance PerkinElmer's value proposition to the customer
• Seek higher level certification through participation in company sponsored training & development initiatives
• Complete all administrative tasks including time reporting and assigned training
• Maintain training and compliance in areas of health and safety, security, environmental and operational aspects of daily activities

Critical Skills

• Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills
• Technical problem-solving skills and attention to detail
• Excellent customer service skills complemented by an ability to listen to and interpret client requests
• Aptitude for technical and practical matters
• MS Office Skills: Outlook, PowerPoint, Word
• Strong interpersonal skills; strong team player with customer satisfaction focus
• Ability to follow written and verbal directions, read and understand technical bulletins and service manuals, work under time constraints, maintain alertness and concentration, work safely with potential electrical, chemical, radiologic, and biologic hazards using universal precautions

Basic Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Applied Science, Biology, Chemistry, Electronics, Mathematics, Engineering, or related military experience and 2 plus years of experience in the ability to troubleshoot, repair, and provide qualification services in a laboratory setting OR Associate degree in Applied Science, Biology, Chemistry, Electronics, Mathematics, Engineering, or related military experience and 4 plus years of experience in the ability to troubleshoot, repair, and provide qualification services in a laboratory setting.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience using Microsoft 365
• Detailed knowledge of analytical equipment, laboratory environment, and/or instrument control software
• Ability to travel by air, vehicle and/or other means of transportation as business requires
• Must have a valid driver's license
• Vendor issued certification on relevant laboratory equipment
• Knowledge of laboratory safety practices as defined by the Company and/or the customer's site safety code

Working Environment

Must be able to work in a laboratory, controlled environments requiring personal protective equipment (e.g., lab coat, safety glasses, etc.). Job pace may be fast and job completion demands may be high. Must be able to remain in a stationary position more than 25% of the time. The person needs to occasionally move between labs, corridors, adjoining rooms, and buildings onsite. Frequently operate on instruments, objects, tools or controls, which will require regularly bending, squatting, stretching and reaching. Occasionally move or lift up to 25 pounds (potential for occasional lifting of up to 50 pounds). Specific vision abilities required include close range distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. Employee may be required to handle hazardous waste according to local, state, and federal regulations. May be required to complete Medical Clearance, Respiratory Protection Training, and Fit Testing to wear a respirator.