Field Service Engineer - QLD

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The Opportunity

KE Select is partnering with a global leader in life sciences to recruit a Field Service Engineer supporting advanced bioscience instrumentation across Brisbane and the wider QLD region. This is an exciting opportunity to join a highly respected organisation at the forefront of scientific innovation, working with technologies that enable researchers, clinicians and laboratories to make life-changing discoveries.  If you're passionate about solving technical problems, enjoy working directly with customers, and want to support cutting-edge laboratory technology, we'd love to hear from you.
 
The Role

In this customer-facing field service role, you will be responsible for the installation, maintenance and repair of laboratory instrumentation used within research institutes, universities, hospitals and clinical laboratories.
Working autonomously while supported by a collaborative national service team, you'll become a trusted technical expert for customers throughout QLD.

Key Responsibilities

• Install, commission and validate advanced laboratory instrumentation
• Deliver customer training following installations
• Perform preventative maintenance, fault finding, repairs and performance testing
• Provide remote technical troubleshooting and support
• Maintain accurate service documentation and compliance records
• Manage spare parts inventory and equipment logistics
• Work closely with Sales and Applications Specialists to identify upgrade and service opportunities
• Prepare repair quotations and recommend ongoing service solutions
• Participate in ongoing technical training and product development programs
• Ensure all work complies with quality and regulatory requirements

About You

We're looking for an engineer who enjoys combining technical expertise with outstanding customer service.
Ideally you will have:

• Qualifications in Electronics, Biomedical Engineering, Mechatronics, Electrical Engineering or a related discipline
• Experience servicing laboratory, scientific, analytical, medical or diagnostic instrumentation
• Strong electro-mechanical fault-finding skills
• Experience working with Windows operating systems, software installations, networking and instrument configuration
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to explain technical concepts clearly
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
• The ability to work independently while managing a regional territory
• A current Australian driver's licence and willingness to travel throughout Queensland

Highly Regarded Experience

Experience working with any of the following would be advantageous:

• Flow cytometry
• Cell analysis systems
• Life science instrumentation
• Laboratory automation
• Microscopy
• Analytical instrumentation
• Clinical diagnostics
• Medical devices
• Scientific imaging systems
• Biomedical equipment

What's On Offer

• Competitive salary package
• Car allowance
• Fully maintained tools and equipment
• Paid travel
• Comprehensive product and technical training
• Career development with a globally recognised organisation
• Opportunity to work with market-leading laboratory technologies
• Supportive national engineering team
• Exposure to leading universities, research institutes and healthcare organisations

How to Apply
  
Apply now or contact the Evelyn Parker team at KE Select on +61 431 028 314 or email evelyn@keselect.com for a confidential discussion about this opportunity.