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On-Site Field Service Engineer II Electron Microscopy Boise, Idaho


Job Location:

Boise, ID - USA

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 14 July 2026 (30+ days ago)
Application Deadline: 11 October 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Work Schedule

Standard (Mon-Fri)

Environmental Conditions

Able to lift 40 lbs. without assistance Cleanroom: no hair products jewelry makeup nail polish perfume exposed piercings facial hair etc... allowed Laboratory Setting

Job Description

Boise Idaho / MSD Strategic Semi Field Service

The Materials and Structural Analysis (MSD) Electron Microscopy (EM) business enables customers to find meaningful answers to questions that accelerate breakthrough discoveries increase productivity and ultimately change the world. The MSD EM business designs manufactures and supports the broadest range of high-performance microscopy workflow solutions that provide images and answers in the micro- nano- and picometer scales.

Combining hardware and software expertise in electron ion and light microscopy technologies with deep application knowledge in the materials science life sciences semiconductor electronics and natural resources markets the worldwide Electron Microscopy employees are dedicated to customers pursuit of discovery and resolution to global challenges.

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Day in the life of a Field Service Engineer: Thermo Fisher supports women in the workplace advice would you give someone interested in a career at Thermo Fisher Scientific you will make an impact:

The Field Service Engineer for the Materials and Structural Analysis Division (MSD) of Thermo Fisher Scientific performs on-site installation servicing and repair of sophisticated equipment and systems.

The Field Service Engineer II will join a complementary team of engineers with skills ranging from sophisticated computer networks precision mechanics high vacuum theory electron optics and chemistry. This role provides the opportunity to grow within Field Services and across the Thermo Fisher organization. You will be eligible for transportation support company phone company laptop as well as other company benefits that include bonus 401k healthcare employee assistance program and more!

What you will do:

  • Assists/conducts on-site installation of complex equipment and follow testing procedures to ensure proper working order
  • Assists on-site scheduled planned maintenance visits
  • Provide troubleshooting and repair support for customers and other field service personnel
  • Cultivate and develop positive working relationships with customers system users and company personnel

Travel often on short notice to customer sites to resolve problems or support other field service personnel

  • Complete and submit field service reports
  • Provide training for customers and users on system maintenance
  • Provide feedback to product quality teams
  • Provide appropriate input in writing updating and correcting various system documentation
  • Provide feedback for various reports including identifying and isolating unique problems with system
  • Align with application scientists to collaborate on outstanding solutions to meet our users challenges
  • Must maintain Thermo Fisher Scientifics 4i Values.

How you will get here:

Education

  • An associate degree from a technical or undergrad program in electronics physics engineering computer science or similar field preferred; or 3-5 years of relevant combination of skills and experience

Experience

3-5 years Experience or ability to learn:

  • Operating troubleshooting repairing and calibrating complex analysis tools such as SEM TEM FIB Prober or similar systems is a plus but not required.
  • Experience with Ultra High Vacuum (UHV) a plus but not required.
  • Experience operating O-scopes digital voltmeter and logical problem solving.

Knowledge Skills Abilities

  • Required to read write and speak English fluently.
  • Ability to work under pressure with a consistent record to make decisions with minimal direct supervision.
  • Detail oriented problem solver promote team environment.
  • Display a high level of confidentiality for both customer and Thermo Fisher Scientific.
  • Literate in Windows software environments
  • Basic trouble shooting skills preferred
  • Ability to read and interpret schematics preferred
  • Solid interpersonal communication teamwork/building time management organizational problem solving and customer service skills
  • Must be willing to travel 0-25% of the time.
  • Must possess a valid drivers license and passport and travel regionally and internationally as the need arises.
  • May require proof of Covid-19 vaccination.
  • Extensive walking may be required.
  • May work at customer locations in office environment to include cubicles and/or in laboratory environments.
  • Must be able to secure entrance to US Government laboratories and facilities
  • Potentially pass-through areas where chemical-based allergens may be in use (such as penicillin tetracycline etc.)
  • Depending on area of building personal protective equipment may be worn to include lab coats coveralls hood facemask hairnets safety gloves safety glasses steel toe shoes and/or bump hats.
  • Physical requirements include the ability to lift up to 40 lbs.


Required Experience:

IC


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Electron microscopes reveal hidden wonders that are smaller than the human eye can see. They fire electrons and create images, magnifying micrometer and nanometer structures by up to ten million times, providing a spectacular level of detail, even allowing researchers to view single a ... View more

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