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Engineer II, Field Service
Location
Washington
Posted
8 days ago
Salary
$81.2K - $121.8K / year
Seniority
Mid Level
Job Description
Engineer II, Field Service
PacBio
• Perform installation, maintenance, upgrade, and repair of PacBio equipment at customer locations. • Submit timely documentation of service activities and expenses. • Maintain accurate and reliable service spare parts inventory. • Work closely with sales and field application specialists to ensure customer expectations are being met. • Mentor and train new and less experienced service engineers. • Develop and improve operating procedures and processes. • Contribute to knowledge base in a timely manner to share problems and solutions with other Field Service Engineers. • Provide feedback, reports, and analysis of field issues to product teams and service management. • Write and edit service documentation for alignment, replacement, and upgrade procedures.
Job Requirements
- 2-4 years of related experience with a Bachelor's degree; or 1-3 years of experience with Master’s degree; or 0-2 years of experience with a PhD.
- A degree in Engineering or Science, or equivalent Military, or other experience.
- Minimum of two to five years servicing or supporting complex electromechanical/chemical equipment.
- Knowledge of biochemistry, biology and/or other life sciences.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Excellent analytical troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
- Extensive travel required.
- Proficient with computer software and hardware, including Windows and Linux OS, real-time processing systems, disk arrays and Ethernet architecture.
- Valid driver’s license with good driving record.
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
- Ability to lift 40lbs above your shoulder height.
- Ability to lift 75lbs from the ground to unpack boxes.
Benefits
- Comprehensive health insurance coverage
- Retirement plans
- Paid time off
- Opportunities for professional development
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