Leica Microsystems · 1 month ago
Field Service Engineer- San Francisco, CA
Leica Microsystems, a Danaher operating company, is focused on innovating within life sciences, diagnostics, and biotechnology. The Field Service Engineer is responsible for onsite installation, repair, and preventive maintenance of Leica equipment, ensuring professional service to customers primarily in universities and biotech companies across the Western United States.
BiotechnologyHealth CareMedical Device
Responsibilities
Visit customers (primarily universities and biotech companies) for preventive maintenance actions, fault analysis, upgrades, installation, maintenance, and repair to achieve optimum customer care delivering professional service with effective working practices
Support Sales Representatives in activities such as installations and demo/exhibitions
Collaborate closely with the Service Team to ensure all customers in the region are provided professional after-sales service, including exchanging valuable information resulting from customer contacts to increase customer happiness and sales
Qualification
Required
HS Diploma or equivalent with 4+ years' experience and/or vocational training in a technical, scientific, or engineering background or relevant military experience
Electro-mechanical troubleshooting experience
This position requires flying and/or driving travel, which may potentially include up to 80% overnight stays, up to 4 overnights a week
Must have a valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record
Ability to regularly lift, move, slide, raise and/or place up to 50lbs
Ability to stand, walk (prolonged), and sit; squat and kneel, ascend and descend stairs; reach with hands and arms
Preferred
Microsoft Office Suite
SalesForce
Basic computer repair
Benefits
Paid time off
Medical/dental/vision insurance
401(k)
Company
Leica Microsystems
Leica Microsystems designs and produces precision optics systems for the analysis of microstructures. It is a sub-organization of Danaher.
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknown2017-03-27Series Unknown
2005-07-01Acquired
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