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Field Service Engineer II (TEM) Iowa- REMOTE

Thermo Fisher Scientific · Remote, IA1mo agoverified 20 h ago

BS-level Technical Service / Sales roles on Crosslinked list a median of $105k (45 that show pay). This posting does not list pay.

Install, maintain, and repair TEM/SEM/FIB electron microscopes at customer sites across Iowa, Nebraska, Missouri

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Worth knowing

Might not be for you. Up to 75% travel, often on short notice — field service, not lab research

Mostly at the benchCustomer-facingDeep specialist

The materials angleinstalling, troubleshooting, repairing, and calibrating sophisticated analysis tools such as SEM, TEM, FIB; UHV and high voltage systems

H-1B filings

Thermo Fisher Scientific filed 56 H-1B labor applications for scientist and engineer roles from Jan to Dec 2025.

Most common titles: Scientist III, Field Applications, R&D/Mfg Scientist III, Engineer III, QA. Median filed pay: $99K a year.

From U.S. Department of Labor disclosure data. A filing is a record of past hiring, not a promise about this role, so confirm sponsorship with the employer. Titles and filed pay ·Every employer's filings

Seniority
Mid-level
Work
Field/travel
Type
Full-time
Degree
BS
Experience
3+ yrs
Industry
Electronics
Role
Technical Service / Sales
Techniques
TEM32 rolesSEM151 rolesFIB9 rolesultra-high vacuum systems
Benefits
equity/stock

Role details

Work Schedule Standard (Mon-Fri) Environmental Conditions Able to lift 40 lbs. without assistance, Laboratory Setting, Some degree of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) required (safety glasses, gowning, gloves, lab coat, ear plugs etc.), Will work with hazardous/toxic materials Job Description When you’re part of the team at Thermo Fisher Scientific, you’ll do important work, like helping customers in finding cures for cancer, protecting the environment or making sure our food is safe. Your work will have real-world impact, and you’ll be supported in achieving your career goals.

Location/Division The Materials and Structural Analysis Electron Microscopy (M&SA EM) business enables customers to find meaningful answers to questions that accelerate breakthrough discoveries and ultimately change the world. The M&SA EM business designs, manufactures, and supports the broadest range of high-performance microscopy workflows that provide images and answers in the micro-, nano-, and picometer scales. Territory: The ideal candidate will reside within the assigned territory (Iowa, Nebraska, Missouri), with a strong preference for candidates based in Iowa within one hour of a major airport. This role requires up to 75% travel . How will you make an impact?

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

Day to day activities include: Conduct on-site installation of sophisticated equipment and follow testing procedures to ensure accurate working order Conduct on-site scheduled planned maintenance visits Provide diagnosis and repair support for customers and other field 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 to customers and users on system maintenance Provide feedback to product quality teams Provide appropriate input in writing updating and correcting various Thermo Fisher system documentation Provide guidance for various reports including identifying and isolating outstanding problems with the system Act as a subject expert and resource for training How will you get here?

This position is ideal for an experienced service engineer wanting to be involved with a team with varied strengths and exposed to a constant variety of customer application areas. Minimum Education/Experience Bachelor's degree and 3+ years of hands-on technical experience in electronic systems, installing, troubleshooting, repairing, and calibrating sophisticated analysis tools such as SEM , TEM , FIB , or similar systems. Or a combination of education and experience, in lieu of a bachelor's degree. A detailed understanding and extensive experience diagnosing and repairing ultra-high vacuum and high voltage systems, or similar systems.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities Ability to deal effectively with customers Excellent interpersonal communication skills; must have a professional working proficiency in English Consistent record of fixing sophisticated systems and subsystems down to the component level Literate in MS DOS and Windows software environments Able to read and interpret schematics Familiar with UHV phenomenon and technology Must have ability to acquire a valid passport and travel regionally and internationally as required Must possess a valid driver’s license Physical requirements include the ability to lift up to 50 lbs.

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Common questions

Does Thermo Fisher Scientific sponsor H-1B visas?

Thermo Fisher Scientific has filed H-1B petitions with the US Department of Labor in past years, but this specific posting does not explicitly mention sponsorship for the Field Service Engineer II (TEM) Iowa- REMOTE role. Confirm with the employer before applying if visa support is required.

Where is the Field Service Engineer II (TEM) Iowa- REMOTE role at Thermo Fisher Scientific based?

This role is based in Remote, IA. Work arrangement: Field/travel.

What degree is required for the Field Service Engineer II (TEM) Iowa- REMOTE role at Thermo Fisher Scientific?

This role requires a BS.

How many years of experience does this Field Service Engineer II (TEM) Iowa- REMOTE role require?

The posting calls for at least 3 years of relevant experience.

What techniques or methods are required for this Field Service Engineer II (TEM) Iowa- REMOTE role?

TEM, SEM, FIB, ultra-high vacuum systems.