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Position Summary: The Field Service Engineer 2 position is responsible for customer success. The successful applicant will be part of an award-winning customer support team that leads the industry in customer satisfaction. The Field Service Engineer 2 partners with customers to install and maintain all hardware including customer troubleshooting, and complaint resolution. This position serves as an engineering consultant during pre- and post-sales activities and will collaborate with broader commercial team to maximize sales growth, support instrument uptime and customer satisfaction.
This role requires proficient troubleshooting, communication, time management, situational awareness, poise under pressure, and collaboration. You will be expected to build and maintain strong relationships across district Service and Support teams, Regional Product Support, Marketing, Sales, Customer Service, and Quality organizations.
US - Kansas City Metro area
OR Central Iowa
Responsibilities: - Interface between the field organization and internal support structure by providing timely onsite technical assistance to Customers, Field Applications Scientist/Specialists, and Territory Account Managers
- Demonstrates technical competence while installing, upgrading repairing, and maintaining instrument systems in defined territory
- Utilize and maintain up to date Service and training manuals, Field Service Bulletin, SOPs and facilitate remote connectivity to customer instrumentation
- Provide technical support to customers, Junior engineers, colleagues and contractors.
- Coordinate and prioritize service requests to establish best intervention method and ensure customer satisfaction.
- Ensure proper inventory levels and control accuracy of service parts to promote first time fix
- Work in conjunction with sales and marketing staff to coordinate new system placements, discover leads, promote upgrades and timely contract renewals etc.
- Establish and maintain relationships with key customers and the existing customer base to ensure their success utilizing our products and services
- Remain compliant with administrative responsibilities and business rules.
- Demonstrates knowledge when working in regulated environments
Listed responsibilities are an essential, but not exhaustive list, of the usual duties associated with the position. Changes to individual responsibilities may occur due to business needs.
Requirements: - Candidates must reside within Kansas City Metro area OR Central Iowa and be willing to travel as needed throughout nearby states, including Iowa, Kansas, Missouri and Nebraska.
- Minimum two years relevant Field Service experience
- Ability to operate as an independent contributor and as a cooperative member of a team
- Proven problem solving ability
- Strong verbal and written communications skills
- Experience with optical alignments, robotics, electrical/electronics, and mechanical systems
- Familiarity of genomics, sequencing applications, and bioinformatics
- Basic knowledge of general lab best practices and lab safety
- Demonstrated ability to resolve customer issues while maintaining positive customer relations.
- Ability to successfully operate in a fast paced, rapidly changing environment and maintain composure in stressful situations
- Must be willing to travel up to 50%
All listed requirements are deemed as essential functions to this position; however, business conditions may require reasonable accommodations for additional task and responsibilities.
Education: BS in Electrical/Electronic Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, related degree with knowledge in the biotechnology/biomedical industry, or applicable military experience
The estimated base salary range for the Field Service Engineer 2 - Kansas City Metro OR Central Iowa role based in the United States of America is: $74,900 - $112,300. Should the level or location of the role change during the hiring process, the applicable base pay range may be updated accordingly. The range reflects long-term growth in the role; therefore, most candidates are hired between the minimum and middle of the range. Placement depends on experience, skills, location, and internal equity. Additionally, all employees are eligible for one of our variable cash programs (bonus or commission) and eligible roles may receive equity as part of the compensation package. We offer a wide range of benefits as innovative as our work, including access to genomics sequencing, family planning, health/dental/vision, retirement benefits, and paid time off.
We are a company deeply rooted in belonging, promoting an inclusive environment where employees feel valued and empowered to contribute to our mission. Built on a strong foundation, Illumina has always prioritized openness, collaboration, and seeking alternative perspectives to propel innovation in genomics. We are proud to confirm a zero-net gap in pay, regardless of gender, ethnicity, or race. We also have several Employee Resource Groups (ERG) that deliver career development experiences, increase cultural awareness, and offer opportunities to engage in social responsibility. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to providing employment opportunity regardless of sex, race, creed, color, gender, religion, marital status, domestic partner status, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, pregnancy, military or veteran status, citizenship status, and genetic information. Illumina conducts background checks on applicants for whom a conditional offer of employment has been made. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with applicable local, state, and federal laws. Background check results may potentially result in the withdrawal of a conditional offer of employment. The background check process and any decisions made as a result shall be made in accordance with all applicable local, state, and federal laws. Illumina prohibits the use of generative artificial intelligence (AI) in the application and interview process. If you require accommodation to complete the application or interview process, please contact To learn more, visit: The position will be posted until a final candidate is selected or the requisition has a sufficient number of qualified applicants. This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship.
