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Shimadzu Scientific Instruments · 7 hours ago

GC Service Engineer

Columbia, MD

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

$87K/yr - $89K/yr

3+ years exp

Shimadzu Scientific Instruments is one of the largest suppliers of analytical instrumentation, and they are seeking a GC Service Engineer to join their team. This role is responsible for the installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of Gas Chromatography instruments, supporting both internal teams and external customers to ensure reliable operation of Shimadzu GC systems.

AnalyticsBiotechnology

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Install, maintain, and troubleshoot Shimadzu GC instrumentation

Provide technical training to end-users and junior service personnel

Perform chromatogram analysis and verify system performance accuracy

Document repairs, recommend product improvements, and maintain service logs

Develop preventive maintenance procedures and recommend parts inventory levels

Support the Corporate Service Center for in-house GC repairs as needed

Qualification

Gas ChromatographyTroubleshootingTechnical SupportTechnical ReportingCustomer ServiceCommunication SkillsDetail OrientedTeam Player

Required

Associate's degree in Electrical Engineering, Chemistry, or related technical field required

3+ years of hands-on experience servicing GC instruments (Shimadzu preferred)

Strong troubleshooting skills across electrical, mechanical, and software components

Ability to interpret chromatograms and support application-level performance

Exceptional communication, documentation, and customer service skills

Proficiency with technical reporting and service documentation software

Instrument- GC: Expert

Service: Expert

Technical Support: Expert

Functional Expert: Considered a thought leader on a subject

Innovative: Consistently introduces new ideas and demonstrates original thinking

Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well

Team Player: Works well as a member of a group

Thought Provoking: Capable of making others think deeply on a subject

Preferred

Bachelors or better in Chemistry or related field

Associates or better in Electronics Technology or related field

Benefits

Day 1 Benefits & Competitive Salary

Matching 401K & Profit-Sharing Program

Flexible Spending/Health Savings Accounts

Generous & Front-Loaded Paid Time Off Plan

Tuition Assistance Program for both graduate and undergraduate levels

Pet Insurance, optional Identity theft, legal pre-paid and critical care buy-up insurance benefits, generous company paid life insurance & short-term disability programs

Business casual Dress Attire & casual (jeans) Friday!

Employee Resource Groups to network, build a sense of community and enhance one’s career and personal development

10 paid vacation days, 8 paid personal days, 8 paid scheduled holidays and 3 paid floating holidays

Generous short-term disability program with the company covering 100% of monthly premiums

Discretionary year-end bonus based on overall company performance

Company

Shimadzu Scientific Instruments

Shimadzu provides a broad range of analytical instruments indispensable for research, development & quality control in a variety of fields.

Founded in 1975

Washington, District of Columbia, USA

501-1000 employees

https://www.ssi.shimadzu.com

H1B Sponsorship

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