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Standard (Mon-Fri)
Environmental Conditions
Able to lift 40 lbs. without assistance
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.
Opportunities
We have multiple opportunities to join our Field Service Engineering team at different levels across the upper 48 states: Field Service Engineer I, Field Service Engineer II, and Field Service Engineer III.
Level placement will depend on education, technical expertise, and years of experience. We actively recruit throughout the year to support customer needs in multiple regions. Candidates who apply may be considered for current or future openings aligned with their experience and location preferences.
Company Overview
When you join us at Thermo Fisher Scientific, you’ll be part of an inquisitive team that shares your passion for exploration and discovery. With revenues of more than $40 billion and the largest investment in R&D in the industry, we give our people the resources and opportunities to make significant contributions to the world.
The Materials and Structural Analysis Division (MSD) Electron Microscopy (EM) business enables customers to find meaningful answers to questions that accelerate breakthrough discoveries and ultimately change the world. The MSD Electron Microscopy business designs, manufactures, and supports the broadest range of high-performance microscopy workflow solutions that provide images and answers at the micro-, nano-, and picometer scales.
Position Overview
As a Field Service Engineer, you will support the installation, maintenance, and repair of sophisticated electron microscopy and analytical instrumentation. You will work with advanced technologies while delivering exceptional technical service to customers across semiconductor, research institutions, universities, government laboratories, and industrial facilities.
In this role, you will troubleshoot complex systems, conduct preventive maintenance, and ensure instrumentation operates at optimal performance. Field Service Engineers work closely with customers and internal engineering teams to maintain system reliability and support scientific discovery.
Depending on experience level, responsibilities may include independent troubleshooting, complex system installations, mentoring other engineers, and serving as a technical escalation point within the service organization.
Key Responsibilities
- Install, maintain, repair, and calibrate electron microscopy systems, including:
- Scanning Electron Microscopes (SEM)
- Transmission Electron Microscopes (TEM)
- Focused Ion Beam (FIB) systems
- Conduct scheduled preventive maintenance to ensure optimal system performance.
- Troubleshoot and diagnose complex system issues involving electronics, vacuum systems, high voltage components, and integrated software.
- Provide technical support to customers and collaborate with other field service engineers to resolve service challenges.
- Develop strong relationships with customers while ensuring high levels of customer satisfaction and system uptime.
- Travel to customer sites to install equipment, perform repairs, and support system operation.
- Document service activities and submit detailed field service reports.
- Provide training and technical guidance to customers on system operation and maintenance.
- Follow all safety procedures and quality standards while servicing equipment in laboratory environments.
- Provide feedback to engineering, product quality, and service leadership teams to support continuous product improvement.
- Support updates to technical documentation and service procedures.
- For more experienced levels, responsibilities may include mentoring junior engineers, leading complex installations, and serving as a technical escalation resource.
Minimum Requirements
Education
- Bachelor’s degree in Electronics, Engineering, Physics, Chemistry, or related technical field or equivalent combination of education and technical experience in electronic systems.
Experience
Experience requirements vary depending on the level of the position:
Field Service Engineer I
- 1+ years of hands-on technical experience installing, troubleshooting, repairing, or calibrating sophisticated analytical equipment such as SEM, TEM, FIB, or similar systems.
Field Service Engineer II
- 3+ years of hands-on experience installing, troubleshooting, repairing, or calibrating complex analytical instrumentation.
Field Service Engineer III
- 5+ years of experience supporting sophisticated analytical systems with demonstrated ability to troubleshoot complex system-level issues.
Additional Requirements
- Valid driver’s license
- Ability to travel up to 75% within assigned territory
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. and work in laboratory environments
- English proficiency required, additional languages beneficial
Preferred Technical Experience
- Hands-on experience with SEM, TEM, FIB, or similar advanced analytical systems
- Experience diagnosing and repairing ultra-high vacuum (UHV) systems
- Experience working with high voltage equipment
- Strong electronics and mechanical troubleshooting skills with the ability to diagnose issues to the component level
- Ability to read and interpret technical documentation, schematics, and system diagrams
Skills and Qualifications
- Excellent customer service and communication skills
- Strong organizational and time management capabilities
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and service management software
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
- Ability to work independently in a field-based environment
- Ability to train and support customers on system operation
- Experience documenting service activities and preparing detailed reports
- Demonstrated commitment to safety protocols and quality standards
- Demonstrated success contributing to customer satisfaction goals
Compensation and Benefits
The hourly pay range estimated for this position Engineer II, Field Service based in New York is $28.85–$43.27. 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
Work Schedule
Standard (Mon-Fri)
Environmental Conditions
Able to lift 40 lbs. without assistance
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.
Opportunities
We have multiple opportunities to join our Field Service Engineering team at different levels across the upper 48 states: Field Service Engineer I, Field Service Engineer II, and Field Service Engineer III.
Level placement will depend on education, technical expertise, and years of experience. We actively recruit throughout the year to support customer needs in multiple regions. Candidates who apply may be considered for current or future openings aligned with their experience and location preferences.
Company Overview
When you join us at Thermo Fisher Scientific, you’ll be part of an inquisitive team that shares your passion for exploration and discovery. With revenues of more than $40 billion and the largest investment in R&D in the industry, we give our people the resources and opportunities to make significant contributions to the world.
The Materials and Structural Analysis Division (MSD) Electron Microscopy (EM) business enables customers to find meaningful answers to questions that accelerate breakthrough discoveries and ultimately change the world. The MSD Electron Microscopy business designs, manufactures, and supports the broadest range of high-performance microscopy workflow solutions that provide images and answers at the micro-, nano-, and picometer scales.
Position Overview
As a Field Service Engineer, you will support the installation, maintenance, and repair of sophisticated electron microscopy and analytical instrumentation. You will work with advanced technologies while delivering exceptional technical service to customers across semiconductor, research institutions, universities, government laboratories, and industrial facilities.
In this role, you will troubleshoot complex systems, conduct preventive maintenance, and ensure instrumentation operates at optimal performance. Field Service Engineers work closely with customers and internal engineering teams to maintain system reliability and support scientific discovery.
Depending on experience level, responsibilities may include independent troubleshooting, complex system installations, mentoring other engineers, and serving as a technical escalation point within the service organization.
Key Responsibilities
- Install, maintain, repair, and calibrate electron microscopy systems, including:
- Scanning Electron Microscopes (SEM)
- Transmission Electron Microscopes (TEM)
- Focused Ion Beam (FIB) systems
- Conduct scheduled preventive maintenance to ensure optimal system performance.
- Troubleshoot and diagnose complex system issues involving electronics, vacuum systems, high voltage components, and integrated software.
- Provide technical support to customers and collaborate with other field service engineers to resolve service challenges.
- Develop strong relationships with customers while ensuring high levels of customer satisfaction and system uptime.
- Travel to customer sites to install equipment, perform repairs, and support system operation.
- Document service activities and submit detailed field service reports.
- Provide training and technical guidance to customers on system operation and maintenance.
- Follow all safety procedures and quality standards while servicing equipment in laboratory environments.
- Provide feedback to engineering, product quality, and service leadership teams to support continuous product improvement.
- Support updates to technical documentation and service procedures.
- For more experienced levels, responsibilities may include mentoring junior engineers, leading complex installations, and serving as a technical escalation resource.
Minimum Requirements
Education
- Bachelor’s degree in Electronics, Engineering, Physics, Chemistry, or related technical field or equivalent combination of education and technical experience in electronic systems.
Experience
Experience requirements vary depending on the level of the position:
Field Service Engineer I
- 1+ years of hands-on technical experience installing, troubleshooting, repairing, or calibrating sophisticated analytical equipment such as SEM, TEM, FIB, or similar systems.
Field Service Engineer II
- 3+ years of hands-on experience installing, troubleshooting, repairing, or calibrating complex analytical instrumentation.
Field Service Engineer III
- 5+ years of experience supporting sophisticated analytical systems with demonstrated ability to troubleshoot complex system-level issues.
Additional Requirements
- Valid driver’s license
- Ability to travel up to 75% within assigned territory
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. and work in laboratory environments
- English proficiency required, additional languages beneficial
Preferred Technical Experience
- Hands-on experience with SEM, TEM, FIB, or similar advanced analytical systems
- Experience diagnosing and repairing ultra-high vacuum (UHV) systems
- Experience working with high voltage equipment
- Strong electronics and mechanical troubleshooting skills with the ability to diagnose issues to the component level
- Ability to read and interpret technical documentation, schematics, and system diagrams
Skills and Qualifications
- Excellent customer service and communication skills
- Strong organizational and time management capabilities
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and service management software
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
- Ability to work independently in a field-based environment
- Ability to train and support customers on system operation
- Experience documenting service activities and preparing detailed reports
- Demonstrated commitment to safety protocols and quality standards
- Demonstrated success contributing to customer satisfaction goals
Compensation and Benefits
The hourly pay range estimated for this position Engineer II, Field Service based in New York is $28.85–$43.27. 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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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as a Service Engineer
Verify your degree supports specialty occupation
USCIS scrutinizes Service Engineer petitions where the degree field doesn't directly align with the role. Pull your O*NET profile for this occupation and confirm the listed education requirements match your credentials before applying.
Check prevailing wage before salary negotiations
Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up the Level I through Level IV wage for your specific job code and work location. An employer can't certify your LCA below that floor, so know the number going in.
Target employers with active LCA filing history
Use Migrate Mate to filter Service Engineer roles by employers who have certified LCAs for this occupation code, so you're applying to companies already set up to sponsor rather than educating a new HR team from scratch.
Clarify who pays H-1B filing fees upfront
Employers are legally required to pay the I-129 petition fee and the ACWIA training fee. Confirm this in writing before signing an offer. Fee-shifting to the employee is a USCIS violation and a red flag about the employer's compliance practices.
Get your field service experience documented precisely
If your Service Engineer role involves on-site client work across multiple locations, your employer's LCA must cover each physical worksite. Gaps in worksite coverage are a common H-1B audit trigger for this occupation category.
Plan around the 60-day grace period between roles
If you're switching Service Engineer positions, you have a 60-day grace period after your current role ends before your H-1B status lapses. Your new employer must file a transfer petition before that window closes, not just before your I-94 expiry.
H-1B Visa Service Engineer: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Service Engineer role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
Yes, if the position requires at least a bachelor's degree in engineering, computer science, or a directly related technical field. Roles where any degree is acceptable regardless of field won't qualify. Your employer must document in the LCA and I-129 that the job duties specifically require specialized degree-level knowledge, not just general technical aptitude.
How do I find employers actively sponsoring H-1B visas for Service Engineers?
Migrate Mate filters Service Engineer job listings by employers with verified LCA filing history for this occupation code, so you're not guessing which companies are willing to sponsor. This is more reliable than screening job postings manually, since many employers sponsor but don't advertise it in the listing.
Can my H-1B cover Service Engineer work across multiple client sites?
It can, but your employer must file a separate LCA for each geographic area where you'll work if those locations fall under different DOL metropolitan statistical areas. Short-term assignments under 30 days may qualify for a short-term placement exception, but recurring or long-term site placements each require their own certified LCA before you begin work there.
What happens to my H-1B status if my Service Engineer contract ends early?
You enter a 60-day grace period from your last day of employment. During that window, a new employer can file an H-1B transfer petition on your behalf, or you can change to another nonimmigrant status. If no action is taken within 60 days, your status lapses. USCIS doesn't notify you when the clock starts, so track it from your final pay date.
Does field travel as a Service Engineer create any H-1B compliance risk for my employer?
Yes. Service Engineers who travel to client sites in different metro areas require updated or additional LCA certifications for each worksite. If DOL audits your employer and finds uncertified worksites, it can result in back-wage liability and debarment from future H-1B filings. Confirm your employer has a multi-site LCA compliance process in place before accepting a role with significant field travel.