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Field Service Engineer-Boston Area

United States
Full-time
Permanent employee
86,000 - 120,000 $ per year

Your mission

What We’re Looking For
We are seeking a customer-focused Field Service Engineer to join our commercial organization. In this critical role, you will serve as the technical expert and trusted advisor for our customers, ensuring optimal performance and uptime of NanoTemper instruments through preventative maintenance, repairs, installations, and exceptional service delivery. This position requires up to 75% daily travel within your assigned territory with occasional overnight stays.  

This role is within the Boston metro area, and we are prioritizing those individuals located in this area. Sponsorship is not available.

What You’ll Do
  • Install, maintain, repair, and upgrade NanoTemper analytical instruments to ensure maximum uptime.
  • Manage repair tickets from start to completion with clear customer communication.
  • Ensure high customer satisfaction through quality service and professionalism.
  • Support installation and integration of complex automation hardware and software.
  • Collaborate with Sales, Applications, and other teams to coordinate service activities and address customer needs.
  • Identify customer needs and communicate upgrade or contract renewal opportunities.
  • Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues using diagnostic tools and established methodologies.
  • Document service activities and complete administrative tasks (expenses, timesheets) on time.
  • Follow QMS requirements and support local/global quality and claim processes.

Your expertise

What You’ll Bring 
  • Customer-centric mindset with a commitment to delivering exceptional service.
  • Action-oriented with a strong sense of urgency and ability to meet deadlines.
  • Able to work independently while collaborating effectively with team members.
  • Proven track record in customer relationship management within a technical service role.
  • Experience working with quality management systems (e.g., ISO 9001), including handling nonconformities, customer complaints, and feedback.
  • Proficiency with Unix/Linux systems and Microsoft Office; experience with CRM platforms (Salesforce preferred).
  • Strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills using diagnostic tools and technical documentation.
  • Fluent in written and spoken English.
  • Valid driver’s license and clean driving record.
  • Ability to travel within the assigned territory (approx. 75%).
  • Ability to lift and move up to 70 lb with assistance.

Why us?

What We Offer
  • Flexible PTO Policy
  • 13 Paid Company Holidays
  • 16 weeks of 100% paid parental leave
  • Generous medical, dental and vision plans
  • 401(k) with company match up to 5% dollar for dollar
  • Pre-tax FSA, HSA HRA and Commuter Plan
  • Lifestyle spending account to be used towards WiFi and cell phone
  • Monthly Wellness Stipend 
  • Voluntary Pet Insurance 
  • Opportunity to travel internationally
NanoTemper is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, mental or physical disability, and genetic information, marital status, citizenship status, military status, protected veteran status or any other category protected by law.

About us

Our vision at NanoTemper is to help create a world where every disease is treatable. What drives us is partnering with scientists to ‘make a difference’ in the world. With our biophysical instruments we want to push the limits of what is possible for scientific researchers. The goals are big and audacious. Hence, it requires very innovative ways and a strong team to get there.

Even if we are an expanding global company with more than 200 employees the heart of NanoTemper beats in Munich. 


Our doors are open for talented people excited about the future of scientific research and our vision. 
Do you want to make a difference with your daily work and become part of our mission? We are looking forward to get to know you.

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