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Senior Field Service Engineer

San Diego, CAOnsiteFull TimeSenior$135,000–$155,000 /yrPosted 10 days agoVisa sponsorship available

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Required skills

  • install
  • maintain
  • troubleshoot
  • repair
  • preventative maintenance
  • calibrations
  • upgrades
  • system validations
  • instrument relocations
  • hardware

Nice to have

  • advanced life science instrumentation
  • service contract offerings
  • global service models
  • discretionary bonus program
  • equity

Role summary

Quantum-Si is seeking a Senior Field Service Engineer in San Diego, CA, to support and scale its global service organization. This role involves hands-on field support for advanced life science instrumentation, including installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair. The engineer will also develop service processes, infrastructure, and best practices, acting as a technical escalation point and collaborating with R&D and other teams. Key responsibilities include developing service procedures, contributing to service documentation, supporting sales, and ensuring instrument connectivity in secure customer environments. A Bachelor's degree in engineering or a related technical field and 5+ years of field service experience with capital equipment in biotech or life sciences are required. Experience with fluidics, optical instrumentation, network integration, and CRM systems is essential. The role requires significant travel (up to 70%) and involves mentoring junior engineers.

Quantum-Si is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Senior Field Service Engineer to play a critical role in scaling our global service organization. This individual will combine hands-on field support with the development of service processes, infrastructure, and best practices to support a growing installed base of advanced life science instrumentation. The ideal candidate is both technically strong and operationally minded, capable of resolving complex issues in the field while helping build the foundation for a world-class service organization.

Key Responsibilities:

Field Service Execution

  • Install, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair advanced life science instrumentation in customer laboratories
  • Perform preventative maintenance, calibrations, upgrades, and system validations
  • Support instrument relocations and ensure systems meet operational specifications

    • Customer Support and Escalation Management

  • Diagnose and resolve complex hardware, software, and system integration issues
  • Serve as a technical escalation point for critical customer issues
  • Collaborate with internal engineering and support teams to drive rapid resolution

    • Service Infrastructure Development

  • Develop and refine service procedures, manuals, and troubleshooting protocols
  • Partner with product management and commercial leadership to define service contract offerings
  • Help establish global service models including training programs, parts strategies, and depot operations
  • Contribute to the development of service documentation including IFUs,manuals,knowledge base articles, FAQs and training videos

    • Cross-Functional Collaboration

  • Partner with R&D to identify failure trends and drive product improvements
  • Support Sales and Field Applications teams with pre- and post-sales activities
  • Provide feedback from the field to inform product design, usability, and reliability

    • Operational Excellence

  • Document all service activities in CRM or case management systems
  • Track and report key service metrics including uptime, response time, and resolution performance
  • Manage multiple service cases and projects simultaneously
  • Deliver a high level of customer satisfaction as measured by service feedback and retention

    • Connectivity and IT Integration

  • Support instrument connectivity in customer environments including secure networks
  • Enable remote diagnostics and cloud-based system integration
  • Work with customer IT teams to ensure compliance with security and data requirements

    • Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering, Physics, or a related technical field
  • 5+ years of field service experience supporting capital equipment in biotech, diagnostics, life sciences, medical device or equivalent industry
  • Strong experience with fluidics and optical instrumentation systems
  • Experience connecting instruments to enterprise or cloud-based networks in secure environments
  • Proficiency with CRM or service management systems such as Salesforce
  • Excellent troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving skills
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills with a customer-first mindset
  • Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively across teams
  • Valid driver’s license and ability to obtain a passport for international travelas required

    • Leadership Expectations

  • Serve as a technical expert and leader within the field service organization
  • Mentor and support the development of junior field service engineers
  • Drive continuous improvement in service operations and customer experience

    • Work Conditions

  • This position is based in San Diego, California with significant field travel
  • Travel requirement of up to 70 percent, including overnight and international travel
  • Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and work in laboratory environments
  • Exposure to biological samples and hazardous materials may be required

    • Compensation and Benefits

    The estimated base salary range for this role in the United States of America is: $135,000 – $155,000.

    Compensation decisions are dependent on several factors including, but not limited to, level of the position, an individual’s skills, knowledge and abilities, location where the role is to be performed, internal equity, and alignment with market data. Additionally, all full-time employees are eligible for our discretionary bonus program and equity as part of the compensation package.

    Equal Opportunity Statement

    Quantum-Si is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other protected characteristics.

    Quantum-Si does not accept agency resumes.

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