Field Service Engineer

Field Service Technician

Location:Connecticut/Northern Massachusetts

Travel:Up to 85% frequent travel with overnight

stays as required

About Us

Fischer Technology, Inc., part of the globally recognized

Helmut Fischer Group, is a leading manufacturer of precision X-ray fluorescence

(XRF) and materials testing instrumentation. For over 70 years, we have

provided highly accurate and reliable coating thickness and material analysis

solutions to industries including aerospace, electronics, automotive, medical

devices, durable goods, green energy, and advanced manufacturing.

Our commitment to innovation, quality, and customer support

has established Fischer as a trusted partner in precision measurement

worldwide.

Position Overview

Due to continued sales growth, we are expanding our Service

team. The Field Service Technician will be responsible for installation,

maintenance, repair, calibration, and certification of Fischer X-ray

fluorescence (XRF) systems and related material analysis instrumentation.

This role requires a highly motivated technical professional

capable of working independently in customer environments across the United

States. The ideal candidate will have strong electronics troubleshooting

skills, mechanical aptitude, and experience working with X-ray or laboratory

instrumentation.

Essential Job Functions

• Install, configure, and commission XRF and material analysis systems at customer sites.
• Perform preventative maintenance, diagnostics, repair, and calibration of instrumentation.
• Conduct instrument certifications and performance verifications.
• Troubleshoot complex electronic, mechanical, and software issues using schematics and diagnostic tools.
• Ensure compliance with radiation safety standards and company protocols.
• Train customers in equipment operation, safety procedures, and basic maintenance.
• Provide technical support via phone, email, and on-site service visits.
• Complete detailed service reports and required regulatory documentation.
• Communicate recurring technical issues and improvement opportunities to internal teams.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives within the service organization

Qualifications

• Associates degree or a Technical certification in electronics, electrical technology, mechanical technology, instrumentation, engineering technology or a related technical field required.
• 1–2 years of relevant technical experience troubleshooting electronic systems required; field service and travel experience required. Experience working in regulated environments (radiation, FDA, ISO) is required.
• Strong knowledge of electronic diagnostics including multimeters, oscilloscopes, and related test equipment is required
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and mechanical drawings required
• Must be willing to travel up to 85% locally/domestically
• U.S. Citizenship required due to federal government/military contract requirements

Benefits

Regular full-time employees are eligible for Fischer

Technology’s comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Medical insurance, with 85% of premiums paid by the Company.
• Company-funded HSA contributions.
• Dental and vision insurance.
• Company-paid life insurance and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) insurance.
• Long-term disability coverage.
• 401(k) plan with a 4% Company Safe Harbor contribution (eligibility requirements apply).
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and company holidays, including additional paid time off during the year-end holiday shutdown.

Join Fischer Technology as we continue to grow and expand

our Service team. This is an exciting opportunity to develop your technical

expertise while working with advanced instrumentation and customers across a

variety of industries.

This is a Permanent position based out of Windsor, CT.

The pay range for this position is $60000.00 - $80000.00/yr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Health & Insurance•Medical: High-deductible plan, 85% of premiums paid by company•HSA: Company-funded health savings account contributions•Dental & Vision: Included coverage•Life/AD&D: Company-paid life and accidental death/dismemberment•Disability: Long-term disability coverage•EAP: Employee Assistance Program Retirement•401(k): Retirement plan with 4% company safe harbor contribution (eligibility rules apply)Time Off & Leave•PTO: Paid time off scaling with length of service•Holidays: Paid company holidays + year-end holiday shutdown•Sick Leave: State/local compliant paid sick time

This is a hybrid position in Windsor,CT.

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 30, 2026.

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The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications withoutregard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability,sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protectedby law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification oradjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability,please email for other accommodation options.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in thecity and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicantswith arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as acondition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this lawshall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process,including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applicationsand qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, youacknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.