Career Opportunities at Yokogawa Fluid Imaging Technologies

Field Service Engineer

About the Role: 

We are looking for a key member of our Customer Service team with a background in chemical or biomedical engineering, physics, chemistry, biochemistry, or aquatic sciences. We are an innovation leader and manufacturer of analytical instruments and software used in the biopharmaceutical, aquatics, and materials industries.

As a Field Service Engineer, you will join a dynamic team with the mission to provide world-class FlowCam support and service to our diverse customer base.  You will be traveling approximately 50% to customer sites for installations, training, and service of our portfolio of FlowCam instruments. You will be interacting daily with our sales, engineering, software, manufacturing, and marketing teams, as well as our international partners. 

If you are looking for a role where you can travel and combine your technical background with your interpersonal skills and desire to work with customers, this job is for you!

This position requires approximately 50% travel, including domestically and internationally.

This position is located at our headquarters in Scarborough, Maine, or can be remote in California after completing training at our Scarborough, Maine headquarters.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

• Performing installations, validation (IQ/OQ), preventative maintenance, and repair services at customer sites, both domestically and internationally
• Training customers on how to use our instruments and software
• Providing technical support and troubleshooting instruments and software by phone and email when not traveling
• Making suggestions for product improvements based on customer feedback
• Assisting with new instrument and software testing

Experience and Technical Requirements:

• Associate degree required, bachelor’s degree preferred in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Physics, Biology, Biotechnology, Marine Sciences, or other relevant disciplines
• 2-5 years experience in a scientific, laboratory, or technical role
• Prior experience in a customer or product service role is a plus

What you Need to Succeed:

• An analytical mindset, excellent problem-solving skills, and attention to detail
• Ability to multitask and navigate changing priorities
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Proficient with Windows operating systems and Microsoft Office
• Familiarity with CRM systems and customer support software is a plus
• Willingness and ability to travel to customer sites (50%)
• Ability to lift an instrument (up to 50 lbs.)

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday, full-time, flexibility as needed

Manufacturing Technician

About the Role:

We are seeking a Manufacturing Technician to join us full-time on our FlowCam product manufacturing line in our Scarborough, Maine headquarters. The Manufacturing Technician will be assembling and testing components and sub-assemblies for our high-tech flow imaging microscopy instruments as well as providing troubleshooting and technical assistance to other team members.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assembling optical and mechanical subassemblies to finished product level
• Load computer operating system and configure network settings and peripheral components
• Install VisualSpreadsheet software and configure instrument operating parameters
• Perform optical alignment for camera and laser systems
• Operate electronic test and soldering equipment
• Read and follow process instructions, schematics, and mechanical drawings

Education:

• High school diploma or GED required
• Associates Degree preferred

Experience and Technical Requirements:

• 2-4 years of experience in equivalent field
• Solid software abilities: MS Office - Word, Excel, Outlook proficiency necessary
• Ability to work with minimal assistance or supervision
• Ability to work as a member of a team
• Ability to work in environments experiencing routine and rapid change
• Excellent organization, and decision-making and problem-solving skills
• A positive attitude with a high level of energy and enthusiasm
• Technical certification in Electronics desirable
• Experience with lean manufacturing and/or six sigma desirable
• Excellent verbal communication skills
• Ability to prioritize, multi-task, and not be afraid to ask questions

Physical Requirements:

This position involves working in and moving around a climate-controlled production environment. It involves working in an assembly environment with some background noise. It involves communication with employees. This position requires the ability to lift an instrument (up to 50 lbs.)