Posted:
7/13/2026, 5:24:47 PM
Location(s):
Daejeon, Daejeon, South Korea ⋅ Daejeon, South Korea
Experience Level(s):
Mid Level
Field(s):
Customer Success & Support
Workplace Type:
On-site
Work Schedule
Standard (Mon-Fri)Environmental Conditions
OfficeJob Description
Location: Daejeon, Korea
Position Summary
The Field Service Engineer, Global Service and Support provides installation, preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, repair, and technical support for Bio and Genetic Sciences instruments, including sequencing, PCR/qPCR, and other molecular biology platforms.
Working independently at customer sites, this role is responsible for delivering high-quality technical service, minimizing instrument downtime, ensuring customer satisfaction, and supporting business growth through reliable service execution and cross-functional collaboration.
Key Responsibilities
1. Field Service & Technical Support
Install, maintain, troubleshoot, repair, and calibrate Bio & Genetic Sciences instruments.
Diagnose hardware, software, and system issues to restore instrument performance.
Deliver timely on-site and remote technical support while ensuring compliance with company quality and safety standards.
2. Customer Support
Build strong customer relationships through professional communication and responsive service.
Clearly explain technical issues, repair status, and recommended actions.
Manage customer expectations and escalate complex issues when needed.
3. Service Operations
Accurately document service activities, parts usage, and customer interactions in service management systems.
Manage work orders and service cases while meeting KPIs such as response time, first-time fix rate, preventive maintenance completion, and documentation quality.
4. Collaboration & Business Support
Collaborate with Technical Support, Applications, Sales, Logistics, and other cross-functional teams.
Share technical knowledge and contribute to continuous process improvement.
Identify service contract, maintenance, and upgrade opportunities, supporting overall business growth.
Key Performance Indicators
Response time and service resolution
First-time fix rate
Preventive maintenance completion
Customer satisfaction
Service documentation and process compliance
Backlog management
Technical issue resolution and collaboration
Qualifications
Required
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Life Sciences, Biotechnology, Biomedical Engineering, or related field.
3+ years of Field Service or Technical Service experience with life science, biotechnology, diagnostic, or analytical instruments.
Experience supporting sequencing, PCR/qPCR, molecular biology, or similar laboratory instruments.
Strong troubleshooting, communication, and customer-facing skills.
Ability to work independently and travel within the assigned territory.
Valid driver's license.
Preferred
Technical English proficiency.
Experience with service management/CRM systems.
Understanding of molecular biology and laboratory workflows.
Commercial awareness and continuous improvement mindset.
Core Competencies
Technical troubleshooting
Customer focus
Ownership & accountability
Service execution excellence
Documentation & compliance
Teamwork & collaboration
Continuous learning
Commercial awareness
Website: https://www.thermofisher.com/
Headquarter Location: Waltham, Massachusetts, United States
Employee Count: 10001+
Year Founded: 2006
IPO Status: Public
Last Funding Type: Post-IPO Debt
Industries: Bioinformatics ⋅ Biotechnology ⋅ Cloud Data Services ⋅ Consulting ⋅ Health Care ⋅ Life Science ⋅ Management Information Systems ⋅ Office Supplies ⋅ Precision Medicine
Visa Sponsorship: Sponsors work visas