Field Service Engineer, Global Service and Support (Dae-Jeon)

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

Office

Job 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

Thermo Fisher Scientific

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