Field Service Engineer - Shreveport, LA
Danaher Corporation
Summary
The Field Service Engineer for Beckman Coulter Diagnostics is responsible for the vital work of maintaining diagnostic tools, which directly influences patient health and well-being. This position is part of the Service Organization covering Shreveport, LA and East Texas and will be fully remote.
Job description
In this role, you will have the opportunity to:
- Working independently, handle troubleshooting, installation, preventative maintenance, and service repair needs of Beckman Coulter equipment, including providing excellent and efficient service to Beckman Coulter's customers, along with technical training on products.
- Maintain accurate customer service logs and internal service records, order repair parts, and adhere to cycle times. Utilize business systems such as OBI, Salesforce, and SharePoint for Service Call Planning and advancing team goals.
- Engage with internal and external stakeholders, understanding and meeting their requirements, while also helping train newer Field Service Engineers.
The essential requirements of the job include:
- Associate degree or equivalent military experience
- At least 1-year experience diagnosing and repairing mechanical, electromechanical, robotics, electronic equipment, and/or instrumentation
Travel, Motor Vehicle Record & Physical/Environment Requirements:
- This position requires to 30 - 40 % travel, which may potentially include overnight stays, within the East, TX area
- Must have a valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record
- Ability to lift, move or carry equipment, lower and carry up to 50 lbs. unassisted (tools, replacement parts, consumables etc.). Candidates must be able to frequently bend, stoop, twist, turn, crouch/crawl, push/pull, and sit/stand for extended periods of time. Candidates must also be able to reach at, above and below shoulder level, flex/extend neck, have good hand, and finger dexterity.
It would be a plus if you also possess previous experience in:
- Biomedical Engineering experience
Requirements
- Associate degree or equivalent military experience
- At least 1-year experience diagnosing and repairing mechanical, electromechanical, robotics, electronic equipment, and/or instrumentation
- 30-40% travel, may include overnight stays, within East TX area
- Valid driver's license with acceptable driving record
- Ability to lift, move or carry up to 50 lbs. unassisted
- Frequent bending, stooping, twisting, turning, crouching/crawling, pushing/pulling, sitting/standing for extended periods
- Reach at, above and below shoulder level, flex/extend neck, good hand and finger dexterity
- Biomedical Engineering experience (preferred)
Benefits
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- 401(k)
- Paid Time Off
- Bonus/Incentive Pay
Company overview
Danaher Corporation is a leading global science and technology innovator headquartered in Washington, D.C., specializing in biotechnology, life sciences, and diagnostics. Founded in 1984 by brothers Steven and Mitchell Rales, the company has evolved from its origins as a manufacturing conglomerate into a premier healthcare technology organization with approximately 63,000 employees worldwide. Danaher operates through three core divisions: biotechnology (28% of revenues), which develops products for therapeutic development; life sciences (31% of revenues), focused on disease identification, new therapies, and drug testing/manufacturing; and diagnostics (41% of revenues), providing instruments, consumables, and software for disease diagnosis. The company's portfolio includes renowned brands such as Beckman Coulter, Cytiva, Pall Corporation, Cepheid, Leica Microsystems, and Abcam, serving pharmaceutical companies, biotechnology firms, healthcare providers, and research institutions globally. Danaher is distinguished by its Danaher Business System (DBS), a continuous improvement methodology that drives innovation and operational excellence. With 2024 revenues of $23.9 billion, the company ranks 180th on the Fortune 500 and plays a critical role in advancing scientific research, improving diagnostic capabilities, and accelerating the development of life-saving therapies.