Associate Field Service Engineer (Fixed Term – 12-month assignment)

Sony • San Diego, CA

3d • Hybrid

About The Position

Sony Biotechnology Inc., based in San Jose, California, supplies advanced flow cytometry analysis and sorting technology for use in life science research. It markets products to private and public research institutions, pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies, and large medical centers. This is a temporary position of 12 months and requires the candidate to be located in Los Angeles or San Diego. The Associate Field Service Engineer will work alongside experienced Field Service Engineers to learn how to support flow cytometry equipment at customer sites through installations, preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair services. This role is designed for recent college graduates interested in gaining hands-on technical field experience and may potentially lead to a full-time regular Field Service Engineer I position for selected candidates.

Requirements

• Applicants should be recent college graduates within the past 6 months
• Must hold a 2-year Associate degree or 4-year Bachelor’s degree (preferred)
• Degree should be in Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Electronics, Mechanical Engineering, Life Sciences, or a related technical discipline
• Interest in field service, laboratory instrumentation, medical devices, biotechnology, or life science equipment
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong customer focus and professional communication skills
• Highly organized with good follow-up skills
• Self-motivated team player with a willingness to learn
• Basic understanding of flow cytometry or related scientific disciplines is a plus
• Computer skills required, including typing, email, and basic software use
• Must have a valid driver’s license and own or have access to a reliable vehicle
• Must hold a valid U.S. passport for potential travel to Canada
• Must be authorized to work in the United States
• Ability to travel, including overnight travel, as needed
• Flexibility with schedule and ability to adapt to last-minute changes

Nice To Haves

• 4-year Bachelor’s degree (preferred)
• Basic understanding of flow cytometry or related scientific disciplines

Responsibilities

• Train alongside Field Service Engineers at customer site visits, including installations, preventive maintenance, and repairs
• Assist with troubleshooting technical issues related to flow cytometry instrumentation
• Learn and follow service procedures, technical memos, safety standards, and documentation requirements, along with how to use Salesforce and prepare a Field Service Report.
• Communicate product quality observations or service concerns to appropriate team members
• Work closely with Field Service, Sales, and Field Applications teams
• Support customer satisfaction through professional communication and timely follow-up
• Assist with maintaining service parts and inventory organization, completing expense reports in a timely manner and entering hours into your timesheet on a weekly basis.
• Develop understanding of flow cytometry systems, including optics, fluidics, electronics, and pneumatics
• Travel to customer sites as required within the assigned region
• Work from home learning how to assist customer’s on the phone/remotely for technical troubleshooting when not traveling to customer sites

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage with coverage for spouses/domestic partners and child dependents
• Voluntary Long-Term Care (LTC) benefit with a life insurance component
• Mental health and emotional well-being benefits at no cost to you, your spouse/domestic partner and child dependents.
• Flexible Work Arrangements, including remote and hybrid work schedules
• Paid holidays
• Sick leave
• Summer Fridays (early release)
• Winter break between Christmas and New Year’s Day (based on business needs)

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree