Leica Microsystems is hiring: Field Service Engineer • Customer Support in Bethe

Field Service Engineer • Customer Support at Leica Microsystems

Bring more to life. Are you ready to accelerate your potential and make a real difference within life sciences, diagnostics and biotechnology? At Leica Microsystems, one of Danaher’s 15+ operating companies, our work saves lives—and we’re all united by a shared commitment to innovate for tangible impact. You’ll thrive in a culture of belonging where you and your unique viewpoint matter. By harnessing Danaher’s system of continuous improvement, you help turn ideas into impact—innovating at the speed of life.

At Leica Microsystems, we have been shaping the future for over 175 years with groundbreaking optical and digital solutions. With a culture rooted in customer focus, innovation, and teamwork, we lead the market in microscopy, imaging, and analysis, unveiling the invisible and empowering our customers to build a better, healthier world.

The Field Service Engineer is responsible for customer satisfaction in all aspects of the job. Increased throughput, decreased downtime, regular preventive maintenance, and regular upgrades as deemed by Leica Microsystems technical staff. A clear advocate for the customer (internal and external) and a steward for the company.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in mechanical, electrical, biological science or military equivalent.
• 1 year of computer literate (Microsoft Office Suite, Windows base networking) and Good Documentation Practices (GDP).
• Minimum 3 years of troubleshooting skills and ability to use documentation for the purposes of troubleshooting.

Travel Requirements

• Local travel is required daily; ability to travel overnight 40‑50% of the time.
• Territory includes Maryland, District of Columbia, Virginia & West Virginia.
• A valid passport or equivalent for travel into Europe.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds.

Preferred Experience

• 2+ years of prior field service experience in a related field or military equivalent.
• Bachelor's degree in a science discipline or engineering degree.
• Experience in inventory management, including cycle counts and returning aging inventory.

Remote Work

This position is eligible for a remote work arrangement in which you can work remotely from your home. Additional information about this remote work arrangement will be provided by your interview team.

Benefits

Leica Microsystems, a Danaher operating company, offers a broad array of comprehensive, competitive benefit programs that add value to our lives. Whether it’s a health care program or paid time off, our programs contribute to life beyond the job. We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance and 401(k) to eligible employees. The hourly range for this role is $38.00 to $40.00. This job is also eligible for bonus/incentive pay.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Danaher Corporation and all Danaher Companies are committed to equal opportunity regardless of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other characteristics protected by law. The U.S. EEO posters are available here. We comply with federal and state disability laws and make reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact: 1-202-419-7762 or applyassistance@danaher.com.