
When joining PerkinElmer, you select an experienced and trusted leader in scientific solutions, with the support of a global service network and distribution centers, providing the right solution, at the right time, to meet critical customer needs. With over an 80+ year legacy of advancing science and a mission of innovating for a healthier world, our dedicated team collaborates closely with commercial, government, academic and healthcare customers to deliver our broad portfolio of analytical solutions, and OneSource services.
Field Service Engineer (Field Remote - PA/DE/MD)
US Remote - PA
The Field Service Engineer provides highly visible customer support through the performance of on-site installation, as well as overseeing any necessary diagnoses, troubleshooting, service, and repair of complex equipment and systems. TheFieldEngineer will instruct customers in the operation and maintenance of the system and serve as company liaison withcustomeron administrative and technical matters for assigned projects. This role may include any aspect of field support, and is not limited to system hardware and software, PCs, and networking/wireless networking.
Location:Remote Field role servicing customers locatedin New Jersey, eastern Pennsylvania, Delaware, Washington D.C., and Virginia (overnights will be required)
Job Responsibilities:
Perform installations, maintenance, validations, and repairs while ensuring compliance with PerkinElmer’s service standards and key performance indicators.
Engage withcustomers to understand their analytical workflows and tailor service offerings, including training,support, and upgrades.
Enhance account profitability through efficient service execution and byidentifyingrevenue opportunities such as billable work, consumables,and service leads.
Maintain assigned assets, including tools, test equipment (MTE), telecommunication equipment, and service parts inventory.
Enhance PerkinElmer’s product quality by proactively reporting improvement opportunities via the quality notification process.
Attendhigher level certification through participation in company sponsored training & development offerings
Complete all administrative tasks, including but not limited to time reporting and assigned training.
Maintain training and compliance inareasof health and safety, security, environmental and operational aspects of daily activities in the working environment
Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities of this job at any time.
Critical Skills:
Outstanding interpersonal, written, and verbal skills,demonstratingthe ability to communicate information clearly and accurately.
Technicalcritical thinking skillsand attention to detail.
Outstanding customer service skills complemented byanability to listen to and interpret client requests.
Aptitude for technical and practical matters.
MS Office skills: Outlook, PowerPoint, Word.
Excellent team player with a customer satisfaction focus.
Ability to follow and create written and verbal directions, read and understand technical bulletins and service manuals, work under time constraints,maintainalertness and concentration, and work safely with potential hazards.
Basic Qualification:
Associate Degree in Applied Science, Biology, Chemistry, Electronics, Mathematics, Engineering, or related discipline including military experience plus5years direct experience with repair of laboratory equipment OR
High School Diploma plus 7+ years direct experience with repair of laboratory equipment
Preferred Qualifications:
Detailed knowledge of analytical equipment, laboratory environment, and/or instrument control software
Vendor issued certification on relevant laboratory equipment
Knowledge of laboratory safety practices as defined by the Company and/or the customer’s site safety code
Abilityto travel by air,vehicleand/or other means of transportation as business requires. Travel will vary depending on territory requirements and/or customer base typically up to 50% of the time. (Car, laptop, and phoneare companyprovided).
Valid driver’s license and safe motor vehicle operation.
Working Environment:
Must be able to work in a laboratory, controlledenvironmentsrequiring personal protective equipment (e.g., lab coat, safety glasses, etc.) inlaboratory
Job pace may befastand job completion demands may be high
Must be able to remain in a stationary position more than 25% of thetime
The person needs to occasionally move between labs, corridors, adjoining rooms, and buildings onsiteFrequentlyoperateon instruments, objects,toolsor controls, which will require regularly bending, squatting,stretchingand reachingin order toperform in a service function
Occasionally move orlift upto 25 pounds (potential for occasional lifting of up to 50 pounds).
Specific vision abilities required by this position include without limitation, the ability toobservedetails at close range distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focusin order toperform the essential service functions of this position
Occasionallyoperatesa computer and other office machinery, such as a calculator, copy machine, and computer printer
Employeemaybe requiredto handle hazardous waste according to local, state, and federal regulationsDuties may includeidentifying, handling, generating, accumulating,storingand labeling hazardous waste
Potential risk to lab-based hazards including but not limited to extreme temperature, biological materials, and hazardous chemicals.
May berequiredto complete Medical Clearance, Respiratory Protection Training, and Fit Testing to wear a respirator as protection against hazards present in the laboratory environment.
The annual compensation range for this full-time position is $65,000.00to $85,000.00 The final base pay offered to the successful candidate will bedeterminedby factors including internal equity, work location, as well as individual qualifications, such as job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training
PerkinElmer is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability status, age, or veteran status or any other characteristics protected by applicable law. PerkinElmer is committed to a culturally diverse workforce.

For 85 years, PerkinElmer has pushed the boundaries of science in our food, industrial, life science and environmental markets. In addition to innovative laboratory technologies, our OneSource services division delivers a highly trained, experienced, and collaborative team of service engineers with solutions scalable and customizable to serve laboratory needs.
We’ve always pursued science with a clear purpose – to help our customers achieve theirs. Our expert team brings technology and intangibles, like creativity, empathy, diligence, and a spirit of collaboration, in equal measure, to fulfill our customers’ desire to work better, innovate better, and create better.
PerkinElmer is a leading, global provider of technology and service solutions that help customers measure, quantify, detect, and report in ways that help ensure the quality, safety, and satisfaction of their products.
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