Agilent Technologies

Field Service Engineer - Chromatography

Agilent Technologies$107K — $168K *
US-Anywhere
+ 2 other locationsRemote
Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in a science-related field, or equivalent experience
  • 4+ years of experience in a similar role or as an end-user of analytical equipment
  • Expertise in Chromatography (LC, GC, MS)
  • Experience with Agilent hardware and software is preferred
  • Strong troubleshooting and customer-facing problem-solving skills
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Willingness to travel up to 75% of the time to various locations
  • Valid driver's license required

Responsibilities

  • Install and optimize hardware/software/network products at customer locations.
  • Diagnose and resolve product performance issues.
  • Perform maintenance and repairs on systems as needed.
  • Advise customers on preventive maintenance to ensure product performance.
  • Proactively address potential equipment issues to avoid business interruptions.
  • Deliver integrated solutions including peripherals and software.
  • Train field engineers and customers in system solutions.

Benefits

  • Option for company car or reimbursement for personal vehicle usage.
  • Eligible for bonus and stock options.
  • Comprehensive benefits package.
  • Opportunity for continuous learning and professional development.
  • Supportive work environment that emphasizes customer success.
Full Job Description
Job Description

As a Field Service Engineer for Agilent, you will work at a variety of labs, so having an appetite for continuously learning about new instruments, software and consumables is key. Applying your communication skills, creativity and can-do attitude are essential. The ability to help with solving customer problems and a commitment to deliver the highest levels of customer service is how you will build customer success.

Your Role:

You will be responsible for supporting our customers with on-site installation, implementation, maintenance and repair of company and possible multi-vendor systems solutions. Our varied product lines include hardware, software and networking products as well as operating systems.

Territory: Northern California (Bay Area)

  • Installs and optimizes hardware/software/network products and configurations at customer sites.
  • Diagnoses and resolves product performance problems.
  • Performs maintenance and repairs
  • Ensures customer satisfaction by advising customers on preventive maintenance and configurations, which may impact product performance.
  • Proactively responds to potential equipment issues to prevent unplanned interruption of customers' business.
  • Deliver fully integrated solutions, which may include peripherals, communications, operating systems and applications software.
  • Train other field engineers and customers in the solutions


Job Requirement: Meet Agilent approved customer/vendor credentialing requirements necessary to gain site access unless prohibited by law. These requirements vary by customer/vendor and may include, but are not limited to: post-employment background checks, various forms of drug testing, vaccinations, fingerprinting, proof of valid identification, and/or adherence to customer-specific substance abuse programs. Your consent to participate in customer requested screening is a requirement of this position.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's, Master's of other university degree ideally within the science field -- e.g. chemistry, analytical chemistry biochemistry, biotechnology or similar; may consider applicants with an equivalent combination of training, education and direct experience
  • 4+ years of experience in a similar position and/or experience as an end-user of analytical equipment
  • Experience or expertise with Chromatography (LC, GC, and MS)
  • Agilent HW and SW experience is a plus
  • Experience with troubleshooting and problem-solving in a complex customer-facing capacity
  • Experience with the Agilent solutions is desired but not essential
  • Clear written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to travel to various locations on a daily basis and interact with a broad range of clientele
  • Willingness to travel up to 75%
  • Valid driver's license is required


Additional Details

This job has a full time weekly schedule. Applications for this job will be accepted until at least September 9, 2026 or until the job is no longer posted. In the US, this position is eligible for choice of company car or reimbursement for personal vehicle usage.

The full-time equivalent pay range for this position is $51.74 - $80.84/hr plus eligibility for bonus, stock and benefits. Our pay ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. During the hiring process, a recruiter can share more about the specific pay range for a preferred location. Pay and benefit information by country are available at: https://careers.agilent.com/locations

Travel Required:
75% of the Time

Shift:
Day

Duration:
No End Date

Job Function:
Services & Support

About Agilent Technologies

Agilent Technologies is a global leader in life sciences, diagnostics, and applied chemical markets. With more than 50 years of insight and innovation, Agilent instruments, software, services, solutions, and people provide trusted answers to customers' most challenging questions. The company generated revenue of $5.34 billion in fiscal 2020 and employs 16,600 people worldwide.
Learn more about Agilent Technologies
Size
17,400 employees
Market Cap
$44.2 billion
Industry
Net Income
$810 million
Founded
1999
5 Year Trend
+8.9%
Revenue
$5.5 billion
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