Field Service Engineer (d/f/m) - Region Cologne/Ruhrgebiet Germany

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. And by harnessing Danaher’s system of continuous improvement, you help turn ideas into impact – innovating at the speed of life.

Shape the Future with Us!

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.

Joining Leica Microsystems means contributing to scientific discoveries and supporting surgeons in making critical decisions. Our advanced microscopes and AI-based image analysis solutions enable users to gain profound insights into development and engineering challenges. Here, you will work on meaningful projects alongside passionate colleagues, driving progress and pushing the boundaries of what’s possible.

Learn about the Danaher Business System which makes everything possible.

The Senior Field Service Engineer is responsible for providing optimal on-site support for confocal and widefield microscope systems. As part of our Field Service team, you support users and research teams in life sciences, work independently, and solve technical problems with a strong customer focus.

This position reports to the Area Service Manager and is part of the Field Service Team DACH and working remotely to cover the region the Cologne/Ruhrgebiet and adjacent regions in Germany

In this role, you will have the opportunity to:

• Provide on-site support for confocal and widefield microscope systems, including preventive maintenance, repairs, error analysis, performance verification, and the installation of new systems and upgrades.
• Train users and research teams, share product-specific know-how, and independently prepare accurate service reports, technical documentation, and case updates.
• Collaborate with regional and global Service teams to drive customer-oriented solutions, and work closely with Sales and Application teams to support product demonstrations and trade shows.

The essential requirements of the job include:

• A degree or completed vocational training in life sciences, medical technology, electrical engineering, mechatronics, or a comparable technical discipline.
• Multiple years of professional experience in field service or technical customer support for optical, analytical, medical, or comparable electromechanical systems.
• ·Business-fluent German and English for customer communication, technical documentation, and collaboration within an international service organization.

Travel, Motor Vehicle Record & Physical/Environment Requirements: if applicable for role

• Ability to travel frequently within the assigned Cologne/Ruhrgebiet territory and to other locations as required, including occasional overnight stays.

• A valid driver’s license and an acceptable driving record.

• Ability to work safely at customer sites and to handle service tools, spare parts, and system components in accordance with applicable safety requirements.

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It would be a plus if you also possess previous experience in:

• Laser scanning confocal microscopy, widefield microscopy, optics, lasers, or image acquisition systems.

• Installation, maintenance, and advanced troubleshooting of complex microscopy or laboratory instrumentation.

• Customer training, technical knowledge sharing, or mentoring colleagues in a field service environment.

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. Check out our benefits at Danaher Benefits Info.

This job is also eligible for bonus/incentive pay.

Join our winning team today. Together, we’ll accelerate the real-life impact of tomorrow’s science and technology. We partner with customers across the globe to help them solve their most complex challenges, architecting solutions that bring the power of science to life.

For more information, visit www.danaher.com.