Field Service Engineer 2 - Atlanta, GA OR Birmingham, AL
Compensation
Not disclosed
Location
US - Georgia - Remote
Work setup
Remote
Seniority
Not specified
Employment
Not specified
Experience
2+ years
Category
Industrial engineering
Posted
Must have
Typically requires a Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 2 years of related experience; or an advanced degree without experience; or equivalent work experience.
2-6 years relevant experience or direct experience servicing our products
Must be highly motivated and have problem-solving ability
Ability to operate as an independent contributor and as a cooperative member of a team
Excellent verbal and written communications skills
Biotechnology/Biomedical industry knowledge, or applicable military experience
Familiarity with field optical alignments, robotics, electrical/electronics, and mechanical systems
Technical knowledge of computer hardware, Windows OS, and networking
Planning, scheduling, and prioritization skills
Full description
What if the work you did every day could impact the lives of people you know? Or all of humanity?
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At Illumina, we are expanding access to genomic technology to realize health equity for billions of people around the world. Our efforts enable life-changing discoveries that are transforming human health through the early detection and diagnosis of diseases and new treatment options for patients.
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Working at Illumina means being part of something bigger than yourself. Every person, in every role, has the opportunity to make a difference. Surrounded by extraordinary people, inspiring leaders, and world changing projects, you will do more and become more than you ever thought possible.
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The Field Service Engineer will provide daily on-site support performing installation, upgrade, diagnoses, troubleshooting, and repair of complex equipment and systems. Provides feedback to Manager and identifies opportunities to promote efficiency in day to day operations. The successful applicant will be part of an award-winning customer support team that leads the industry in customer satisfaction. Delivers technical support to onsite sites utilizing experience performing installations, diagnoses, troubleshooting, service, and repair of complex Illumina instrumentation and systems. This role requires troubleshooting, communication, time management, situational awareness, poise under pressure, and collaboration. You will be expected to build and maintain strong relationships across in-district Service and Support teams.
Location: Atlanta, Georgia OR Birmingham, ALResponsibilities:
Proficient at installation, repair and maintenance of Illumina platforms
Troubleshoot a wide variety of complex customer reported problems
Proactively monitor, schedule, and prioritize tasks to maximize instrument uptime and customer satisfaction
Responsible for completing post repair/install validation runs as required on all platforms
Manage all administrative tasks (SFDC case management) in a quality manner and within the established guidelines, making suggestions and changes when needed
Independently manage account, build and help strengthen customer relationships
Schedule and perform equipment upgrades and new installations
Utilize and maintain up to date Service and training manuals, Field Service Bulletins, SOPs and facilitate remote connectivity to customer instrumentation.
Responsible for escalating repairs as needed and primary point of contact for escalation related activities
Running reports on instrument failures and using data to proactively service instruments in order to avoid costly downtime
Lead regular meetings with site personal reporting out metrics related to instrument performance, downtime etc.
Field Service Engineer 2 - Atlanta, GA OR Birmingham, AL at Illumina (Remote) — aijobsearch
Partner with NSST and product support for any ongoing sustaining engineering activities (product performance monitoring or product improvement efforts)
Responsible for communicating and overseeing any rotational support locally or from other regions
Resource to assist other Field Service Engineers in troubleshooting complex issues
Provide additional onsite training/support to other Field Service Engineers to further develop their skill sets
Identify opportunities for gaining site efficiencies which will promote a decrease in mean time between repair and increase instrument uptime
Ensure proper inventory levels of service parts and make changes as needed
All listed tasks and responsibilities are deemed as essential functions to this position; however, business conditions may require reasonable accommodations for additional tasks and responsibilities.
Requirements:
Typically requires a Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 2 years of related experience; or an advanced degree without experience; or equivalent work experience.
2-6 years relevant experience or direct experience servicing our products
Must be highly motivated and have problem-solving ability
Ability to operate as an independent contributor and as a cooperative member of a team
Excellent verbal and written communications skills
Biotechnology/Biomedical industry knowledge, or applicable military experience
Familiarity with field optical alignments, robotics, electrical/electronics, and mechanical systems
Technical knowledge of computer hardware, Windows OS, and networking
Planning, scheduling, and prioritization skills
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The estimated base salary range for the Field Service Engineer 2 - Atlanta, GA OR Birmingham, AL role based in the United States of America is: $74,900 - $112,300. Should the level or location of the role change during the hiring process, the applicable base pay range may be updated accordingly. The range reflects long‑term growth in the role; therefore, most candidates are hired between the minimum and middle of the range. Placement depends on experience, skills, location, and internal equity. Additionally, all employees are eligible for one of our variable cash programs (bonus or commission) and eligible roles may receive equity as part of the compensation package. We offer a wide range of benefits as innovative as our work, including access to genomics sequencing, family planning, health/dental/vision, retirement benefits, and paid time off.
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We are a company deeply rooted in belonging, promoting an inclusive environment where employees feel valued and empowered to contribute to our mission. Built on a strong foundation, Illumina has always prioritized openness, collaboration, and seeking alternative perspectives to propel innovation in genomics. We are proud to confirm a zero-net gap in pay, regardless of gender, ethnicity, or race. We also have several Employee Resource Groups (ERG) that deliver career development experiences, increase cultural awareness, and offer opportunities to engage in social responsibility. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to providing employment opportunity regardless of sex, race, creed, color, gender, religion, marital status, domestic partner status, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, pregnancy, military or veteran status, citizenship status, and genetic information. Illumina conducts background checks on applicants for whom a conditional offer of employment has been made. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with applicable local, state, and federal laws. Background check results may potentially result in the withdrawal of a conditional offer of employment. The background check process and any decisions made as a result shall be made in accordance with all applicable local, state, and federal laws. Illumina prohibits the use of generative artificial intelligence (AI) in the application and interview process. If you require accommodation to complete the application or interview process, please contact accommodations@illumina.com. To learn more, visit: https://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf. The position will be posted until a final candidate is selected or the requisition has a sufficient number of qualified applicants. This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship.