BioTechne

Field Service Engineer

BioTechne$66K — $109K *
Technical Services
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Electronics, or related field (or equivalent experience).
  • 5+ years field service or technical support experience in complex equipment environments.
  • Ability to independently diagnose and repair advanced hardware and software issues.
  • Strong communication skills for both technical and non-technical audiences.
  • Demonstrated leadership and mentoring experience.
  • Excellent organizational and time management skills.
  • Commitment to continuous improvement and innovation.

Responsibilities

  • Provide professional communication to customers and stakeholders.
  • Adapt communication style to meet audience needs.
  • Proactively follow up with customers for satisfaction and issue resolution.
  • Manage customer appointments and maintain detailed service documentation.
  • Demonstrate proficiency in product lines and troubleshoot complex issues.
  • Predict parts requirements for efficient service delivery.
  • Serve as a technical resource and mentor for junior engineers.
  • Collaborate with teams on projects and product development initiatives.
  • Strategize on customer escalations and drive resolution.
  • Maintain accurate records and documentation in compliance with standards.

Benefits

  • Competitive insurance benefits starting day one: medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
  • 401k plans, employee stock purchase plan (ESPP), and HSAs/FSA options for financial security.
  • Career development opportunities through mentorship, training, and tuition reimbursement.
  • Volunteer time off and employee resource groups to foster community.
  • Accrued leave policy, including paid holidays, PTO, and parental leave.
  • Culture of empowerment where innovative ideas are encouraged.
Full Job Description
Job Summary: The Field Service Engineer (FSE) provides technical expertise and leadership in the installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of complex equipment and systems. This role operates independently with minimal supervision, ensuring exceptional customer satisfaction through timely communication, strategic problem-solving, and proactive issue resolution. The FSE also serves as a technical resource to peers and junior engineers, while contributing feedback and insights that enhance product performance and service processes.

Key Responsibilities:

Customer Support & Communication
  • Provide timely, appropriate, and professional communication with customers and internal stakeholders.
  • Adapt communication methods to suit the audience, including customers, peers, and leadership.
  • Proactively follow up with customers to ensure resolution and satisfaction, escalating as necessary.
  • Manage customer appointments from scheduling to completion and produce detailed service and technical documentation.


Technical Expertise
  • Demonstrate proficiency in assigned product lines and related systems.
  • Independently troubleshoot complex hardware and software issues with minimal external support.
  • Assimilate information from multiple sources to diagnose and resolve challenging service problems.
  • Predict parts requirements in advance to ensure efficient first-time fix rates.
  • Identify and propose solutions for technical or process gaps within the service operation.


Leadership & Collaboration
  • Serve as a trusted technical resource for Field Service Engineers and Associates.
  • Collaborate cross-functionally with R&D, Product Support, and Engineering on projects and new product development initiatives.
  • Strategize and manage customer escalations, propose actionable solutions and drive resolution.


Operational Excellence
  • Work independently with consistent accuracy, accountability, and attention to detail.
  • Execute assigned service tasks efficiently, maintaining compliance with company standards and customer expectations.
  • Exhibit innovation in service delivery, process improvement, and problem-solving.
  • Maintain accurate service records, reports, and documentation in accordance with company requirements.


Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Electronics, or a related technical discipline (or equivalent experience).
  • 5+ years of field service or technical support experience, preferably in a complex equipment or systems environment.
  • Proven ability to independently diagnose and repair advanced hardware and software issues.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills across technical and non-technical audiences.
  • Demonstrated leadership, mentoring, and coaching experience.
  • Excellent organizational and time management abilities.
  • Commitment to continuous improvement and innovation.


Key Competencies
  • Technical Mastery & Analytical Thinking
  • Effective Communication & Customer Focus
  • Leadership & Mentorship
  • Problem Solving & Innovation
  • Accountability & Independence
  • Collaboration & Cross-Functional Engagement


Why Join Bio-Techne:
  • We offer competitive insurance benefits starting on day one: medical, dental, vision, life, short-term disability, long-term disability, pet, and legal and ID shield.
  • We invest in our employees' financial futures through 401k plans, an employee stock purchase plan (ESPP), Health Saving Account (HSA), Flexible Spending Account (FSA), and Dependent Care FSA.
  • We empower our employees develop their careers through mentorship, promotional opportunities, training and development, tuition reimbursement, internship programs, and more.
  • We offer employee resource groups, volunteer paid time off, employee events, and charity drives to build a culture of caring and belonging.
  • We offer an accrued leave policy with paid holidays, paid time off, and paid parental leave.
  • We foster a culture of empowerment and innovation, where employees feel valued and encouraged to bring their new ideas to the table.

About BioTechne

Bio-Techne Corporation develops, manufactures, and sells life sciences tools, diagnostics, and reagents worldwide. The company operates in three segments: Protein Sciences, Diagnostics and Genomics, and Clinical Controls. The Protein Sciences segment offers proteins and reagent solutions, including cytokines and growth factors, antibodies, immunoassays, biologically active small molecule compounds, tissue culture reagents, and T-Cell activation technologies. The Diagnostics and Genomics segment provides blood chemistry and blood gas quality controls, hematology instrument controls, diagnostic immunoassays, and other bulk and custom reagents for the in vitro diagnostic market. The Clinical Controls segment offers a range of products comprising Thrombin Generation Assays, and quality controls and calibrators for various clinical instruments. The company was founded in 1976 and is headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
Learn more about BioTechne
Size
2,600 employees
Market Cap
$12.9 billion
Industry
Net Income
$174.9 million
Founded
1981
5 Year Trend
+14.5%
Revenue
$798.9 million
NASDAQ

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