Mid Level Field Application Engineer Jobs
Mid level field application engineer jobs go to engineers ready to own customer deployments end to end, guide junior colleagues, and resolve complex technical challenges without waiting for direction. Roles run across Manufacturing, Electronics & Hardware, and Technology & Software, with a strong mix of on-site, remote, and hybrid positions, and employers like Molex, NVIDIA, and FieldAI hiring at this level now.
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Field Application Scientist, Proteomics
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Field based role, traveling 75%
Western, US Territory (can sit anywhere in western/central US)
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.
This opening is for a highly qualified and self-motivated individual to support our LC-MS instrumentation as a Field Application Scientist, with a strong focus on our latest generation Orbitrap technology. As a member of the Thermo Fisher Scientific West Discovery Region team, the candidate will work within a
multi-disciplinary matrix team that includes regional sales representatives, marketing and service professionals, product development scientists, and engineers. Primary responsibilities will be to support the commercial field sales team by providing support for the newest Orbitrap technology, focusing mainly
on the proteomics mass spectrometry market. The support will mainly be at customer sites (within North America) and focus on rapidly jump-starting customers for future success.
What will you do:
- Provide pre- and post-sales technical and application assistance in response to customer enquiries (both internal and external), including education, training, on-site visits, and remote/virtual support.
- Build new customer advocates from newly completed sales.
- Prepare and present technical seminars to existing and potential customers, either as part of the sales process or at organized events.
- Deepen and broaden Thermo Fisher Scientific’s customer relationships with key scientific and educational leaders.
- Assist in developing insightful content; examples include company hosted websites, videos, seminars, applications reports, eLearning material, etc.
How will you get here:
Education/Experience:
- 5+ years of related experience with a master’s degree is required or 2+ years of related experience with a PhD is preferred.
- 3+ years of hands-on LCMS experience.
- Experience with qualitative and quantitative proteomics LCMS workflows (e.g. TMT, DDA, DIA) and associated sample preparation techniques.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:
- This position requires extensive contact with customers and therefore outstanding verbal and written communication skills are required.
- A proven track record to work independently and a strong work ethic is critical.
- Ability to accommodate 75% travel.
- This position is not approved for relocation assistance.
Our Mission is to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. Watch as our colleagues explain 5 reasons to work with us. As one team of 100,000+ colleagues, we share a common set of values - Integrity, Intensity, Innovation and Involvement - working together to accelerate research,
solve complex scientific challenges, drive technological innovation and support patients in need.
#StartYourStory at Thermo Fisher Scientific, where diverse experiences, backgrounds and perspectives
are valued.
Compensation and Benefits
The salary range estimated for this position based in California is $90,900.00–$137,500.00.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
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Mid Level Field Application Engineer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a mid level field application engineer job?
Position your experience around ownership, not just participation. Highlight demos you led independently, technical problems you diagnosed without escalation, and customer relationships you managed from kickoff through resolution. Applications that show you as the primary point of contact on a deployment, rather than a supporting contributor, signal mid level readiness. Tailor your resume to the specific product domain each employer sells.
Which companies hire mid level field application engineers?
Companies hiring mid level field application engineers right now include Molex, NVIDIA, and FieldAI, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Hiring at this level comes from a mix of established hardware and software vendors, industrial automation firms, and semiconductor companies that need engineers who can support complex customer integrations independently.
Are there remote mid level field application engineer jobs?
Yes, though many roles include some travel or on-site customer visits. About 33% of mid level field application engineer openings are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, with the balance requiring regular presence at customer sites or a company office. Remote roles tend to focus on software-heavy products where customer support happens via screen share and documentation rather than hands-on installation.
How do I move up to a mid level field application engineer role?
The shift from entry to mid level comes from building a record of independent problem-solving. Early-career engineers grow into mid level by taking full ownership of smaller customer engagements, developing deep expertise in one product line or technology stack, and demonstrating measurable impact like reduced escalation rates or faster customer time-to-value. Mentoring newer colleagues, even informally, also signals the readiness employers look for.
Which industries hire the most mid level field application engineers?
Mid Level field application engineer roles concentrate in Manufacturing, Electronics & Hardware, and Technology & Software, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. These sectors drive hiring at this level because their products require sustained, hands-on technical support through long sales cycles, complex integrations, and ongoing customer relationships that benefit from engineers who can work with limited oversight.