Field Service Engineer

• Physical Measurements Shimadzu Scientific Instruments life insurance, paid time off, sick time, tuition assistance, 401(k) United States, Illinois, Chicago Sep 30, 2026
  Description
  Field Service Engineer
• Physical Measurements
  

Location:

Chicago, IL

• Detroit, MISalary: $79,000
• $81,500 per year Who are we?

Established in 1975, Shimadzu Scientific Instruments is one of the largest suppliers of analytical instrumentation, physical testing, and environmental monitoring systems in the world. Ground-breaking scientific research, manufacturing ideas and results continue to propel Shimazu's outstanding reputation and "Excellence in Science." People dedicated to our mission have the largest impact on Shimadzu's continued growth and success. Would YOU like to join a diverse team of professionals working together with researchers, scientists and manufacturers to help better lives worldwide? What can Shimadzu offer YOU? Our Culture

• A work environment that values diversity, inclusion & belonging
  Competitive Compensation
• Day 1 Benefits & Competitive Salary
  Retirement Benefits
• Matching 401K & Profit-Sharing Program
  Professional Growth
• Clear pathways for Career, Leadership and Personal Development
  Health Benefits
• Flexible Spending/Health Savings Accounts
  Work-Life Balance
• Generous & Front-Loaded Paid Time Off Plan
  Education
• Tuition Assistance Program for both graduate and undergraduate levels
  Insurance Perks
• Pet Insurance, optional Identity theft, legal pre-paid and critical care buy-up insurance benefits, generous company paid life insurance & short-term disability programs
  Work Flexibility
• Business casual Dress Attire & casual (jeans) Friday!
  Employee Engagement
• Employee Resource Groups to network, build a sense of community and enhance one's career and personal development

ADDITIONAL COMPENSATION

For Service, Technical Support, Marketing & Sales Roles:

Additional compensation is available through either an Incentive and/or Commission Plan.

For Employees who reside in

Connecticut, Massachusetts, Jersey and California:

Additional compensation is offered through a Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA)

Position Summary:

Shimadzu Scientific Instruments is seeking a Physical Measurements Service Specialist to join our team and play a key role in providing exceptional service and support for our physical measurement instrumentation. In this position, you will be responsible for a wide range of service-related functions, including the repair, maintenance, installation, and after-hours phone support for Shimadzu products.

JOB FUNCTIONS INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO

Provide daily repair, maintenance, calibration and installation support for physical measurement instruments.

Perform in-house bench repairs as needed while primarily handling field service calls with limited supervision.

Travel within the local region and other regions if needed (including day and overnight trips) to support customer needs.

Offer technical support via phone to customers and field personnel regarding repairs, maintenance and installations.

Provide training to customers and internal personnel on proper instrument operation and maintenance.

Accurately document all repairs, product failures, and improvements to ensure compliance with company standards.

Assist in the development and execution of preventative maintenance procedures for instruments.

Maintain and control repair parts inventory in the assigned region.

EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in Material Science, Engineering, or a related field; or equivalent experience.
• At least 1 year of experience (2+ years preferred) in field support of physical measurement instrumentation; UTM, fatigue testers, Hardness testers, thermal analyzers, particle size analyzers, X-ray, or similar products.
• Strong technical knowledge and understanding of physical measurement instruments such as testing machines, or similar products.
• Excellent communication and customer relations skills.
• Ability to travel within the assigned territory, including overnight stays as needed.

Ability to troubleshoot complex instrumentation issues and provide effective solutions. At Shimadzu Scientific Instruments, we believe in providing structured career paths that recognize and reward talent. If your expertise surpasses the level specified in the listed position, we offer the flexibility to upgrade positions to better suit your qualifications accompanied by a salary adjustment.

Compensation & Benefits:

This full-time, non-exempt position comes with a comprehensive benefits package. In your first year, you will receive 10 paid vacation days, 8 paid personal days, 8 paid scheduled holidays and 3 paid floating holidays (Residents of California and Puerto Rico will receive state-mandated sick leave instead of personal days). After one year of employment, you will also be eligible for a generous short-term disability program with the company covering 100% of monthly premiums. The starting salary range for this role is $79,000 to $81,500 annually, paid semi-monthly. As a non-exempt position, you will be eligible for overtime and double time pay, as outlined in our employee handbook. Additional variable compensation includes an incentive plan based on company and service performance, paid semi-annually in April and October. A year-end discretionary bonus may also be awarded based on overall company performance. This position includes a company car with a fuel card (with a $55 per pay deduction for personal use) and a company-paid cell phone, which remains company property but can be used for personal purposes. For more details on benefits, please visit www.ssi.shimadzu.com/jobs. Shimadzu is not accepting unsolicited assistance from search firms for this employment opportunity. Please, no phone calls or emails. All resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at Shimadzu via email, the Internet or in any form and/or method without a valid written search agreement in place for this position (and agency was requested to work the requisition) will be deemed the sole property of Shimadzu. No fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by Shimadzu as a result of the referral or through other means.

EEO Statement:

Shimadzu Scientific Instruments (SSI) is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, citizenship, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, immigration status, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran or military status, race, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable local laws, regulations and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application process, please click here. Qualifications

Behaviors

Functional Expert

• Considered a thought leader on a subject
  Detail Oriented
• Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well
  Innovative
• Consistently introduces new ideas and demonstrates original thinking
  Team Player
• Works well as a member of a group
  Thought Provoking
• Capable of making others think deeply on a subject
  Education
  Bachelors of Material Science (required)
  Skills
  Instrument Repair (required)
  Instrument
• Physical Testing (required)
  Instrument
• Hardness Testers (required)
  Instrument
• X-Ray (required) Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.

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