Company Overview
Hamilton Storage provides automation solutions to customers in life science and clinical research. The company develops modular, scalable systems that automate sample storage, management, and processing. Hamilton provides all the benefits of advanced automation without the complexity associated with installing, operating, and maintaining large-scale custom systems. Acquired in 2007, Hamilton Storage is headquartered in Franklin, Massachusetts, USA with R&D facilities co‑existing in both Franklin, MA and Bonaduz, Switzerland. The decentralized R&D organization benefits both production and marketing and allows Hamilton to stay close to the local markets and respond quickly to market needs.
Responsibilities
A career with Hamilton Storage ("HST") is an experience where our employees are energized and are aligned to provide the best in in‑class cold storage automation as well as automated bench‑top devices. Hamilton Storage, the subsidiary of Hamilton Robotics, is an innovative manufacturer and distributor of robotic freezers and benchtop devices to support laboratory automation. We are seeking a Field Service Engineer III in the Northeast based near a major airport.
The Field Service Engineer is a position based out of Chantilly, VA and will be responsible for all Field Service activities servicing Hamilton Storage instruments.
Configures, troubleshoots, and maintains products and equipment
Identifies, analyzes, and repairs product failures.
Has solid knowledge of the organization's products and services
Provides onsite and remote technical support to our customers
Provides remote support via phone, e‑mail, and computer
Provides on‑site field service, repairs, and quality checks
Troubleshoots electrical to the circuit board level
Troubleshoots mechanical to the component level
Builds strong professional working relationships with customers and companies
Follows laboratory safety practices as defined by the Company and/or the customers’ site safety code
Responsible for learning, knowing, and adhering to department and company standards and procedures
Clearly and accurately completes documentation on time by utilizing D365 to write Service Reports, RMAs, and Postproduction Complaints
Shares knowledge with others using provided forum applications.
Mentors new FSEs by joining them in the field following initial training sessions to build skillsets and professional confidence.
25% day travel within local area and Mid‑west travel up to 50% outside local area.
Qualifications
A high level of self‑motivation to assist customers and service people to overcome any problems that they may have which relate to our instruments in a timely manner
Expert in automation
Excellent communication skills, which are appropriate for a customer‑facing role
Hardworking and enthusiastic with exceptional attention to detail
Make decisions and act for customers based on knowledge and experience
Capable of working under pressure without compromise
Capable of working independently and in a team
Must be able to travel and be flexible subject to Business requirements
Position requires exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time
Willingness to work additional hours and the flexibility to work overtime as and when required
Education / Experience
2 + years of field service experience. Experience in the Biomedical field is an advantage.
A.S. or B.S. in engineering or similar discipline, or equivalent experience as determined by department manager
Experience in automation, robotics, or similar fields, is essential.
Experience working with customers in the life science/clinical/pharmaceutical field would be an advantage
Being fluent in English is required.
About Hamilton
Diverse portfolio of exciting and innovative design projects
Tremendous opportunities for professional growth
Commitment to sustainable design
Competitive compensation
Excellent benefits package includes medical, dental, vision insurance, paid vacation time, paid sick time, disability insurance, 401k, tuition reimbursement and more
Drug‑free workplace
It is the policy of this organization to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, creed, color, national origin, sex, age 40 and over, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, citizenship status, religious preference, or veteran status in all phases of the employment process and in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations.
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