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In-House Service Engineer

Shimadzu Scientific Instruments
life insurance, paid time off, tuition assistance, 401(k)
United States, Maryland, Columbia
7102 Riverwood Drive (Show on map)
Jan 06, 2025
Description
In-House Service Engineer
Location: Columbia, MDSalary: $85,000 - $87,000 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 Shimadzu'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 residing in Connecticut, Massachusetts, New Jersey, and California: Additional compensation is offered through a Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA).





POSITION SUMMARY:

Shimadzu Scientific Instruments is seeking an In-House Service Engineer to join our team and play a vital role in providing exceptional service and support for our analytical instrumentation. In this position, you will be responsible for a variety of service-related functions, including the repair, installation and maintenance of assigned products.

JOB FUNCTIONS INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:



  • Repair, maintain, and install assigned products.
  • Provide technical training and support to customers and field personnel.
  • Accurately document repairs and product failures, offering design change and improvement recommendations as needed.
  • Develop and implement preventative maintenance procedures for Shimadzu products.
  • Review parts usage and recommend appropriate stocking levels for repair parts.



EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Associate degree required; Bachelor's degree in Chemistry preferred
  • A minimum of three years of experience in repairing analytical instruments or similar equipment
  • Prior experience with HPLC (high-performance liquid chromatography) is highly valued.
  • Excellent communication and customer relations skills



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 AND BENEFITS:

This non-exempt, full-time position offers a starting salary range of $85,000 to $87,000 annually, paid semi-monthly. Eligible benefits include a 401K matching program and discretionary yearly contributions, with detailed information provided at the final interview stage.

In your first year, you will receive 10 paid vacation days, 8 paid personal days, 8 scheduled holidays, and 3 floating holidays. After one year, you'll have access to a generous short-term disability program, with premiums fully covered by the company. Employees are insured at 100% of their salary for the first 6 weeks and 66 2/3% for weeks 7 to 12.

As a non-exempt role, you will also be eligible for overtime and double time pay according to employee handbook guidelines. Additional variable compensation may include a discretionary year-end bonus based on overall company performance.

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
Education
Bachelors of Chemistry (preferred)
Associates of Electronics Technology (preferred)
Skills
  • Instrument- GC (preferred)
  • Instrument- HPLC (preferred)
  • Service (preferred)
  • Technical Support (preferred)


  • Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
    The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)
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