IT Site-Field Support Engineer III
Full-time
$105K - $110K/yr(estimated)
Description
<p style="text-align:left"><u><b>Work Schedule</b></u></p>Standard (Mon-Fri)<p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:left"><u><b>Environmental Conditions</b></u></p>Office<p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:left"><b><u>Job Description</u></b></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><div><div><p><b><span>Roles & Responsibilities</span></b><span> </span></p></div><div><p><b><span>This role supports multiple sites and requires extensive regional travel (</span><span>approximately 80</span><span>–100%), with a home base<span> </span></span><span>of<span> </span></span><span>Thermo Fisher’s Bridgewater, NJ site</span><span>.</span></b><span> </span></p></div><div><p><span><span>Provide on-site and<span> </span></span><span>remote</span><span><span> </span>IT support across multiple company locations within an assigned region, traveling extensively to deliver<span> </span></span><span>timely</span><span><span> </span>and effective resolutions for users of corporate applications and hardware.</span></span><span> </span></p></div><div><p><span><span>Support resolution of issues related to business group applications across supported locations.</span></span><span> </span></p></div><div><p><span><span>Manage Incident and Request queues, including ticket creation, categorization, prioritization, and ownership, ensuring consistent service delivery across the region.</span></span><span> </span></p></div><div><p><span><span>Assign tickets to respective support groups when escalation is<span> </span></span><span>required</span><span><span> </span>and coordinate cross-functional support for issues spanning multiple locations.</span></span><span> </span></p></div><div><p><span><span>Serve as a traveling<span> </span></span><span>IT<span> </span></span><span>s</span><span>upport</span><span><span> </span>resource, partnering with local site contacts and centralized IT teams during site visits to resolve issues efficiently.</span></span><span> </span></p></div><div><p><span><span>Proactively handle follow-up actions for customers without prompting, ensuring resolution validation and customer satisfaction across supported sites.</span></span><span> </span></p></div><div><p><span><span>Review service metrics and take action to improve operational efficiency, service quality, and the end-user experience across the region.</span></span><span> </span></p></div><div><p><span><span>Plan and execute scheduled and ad-hoc travel based on incidents, projects, and business priorities, while<span> </span></span><span>maintaining</span><span><span> </span>close alignment with the Regional IT Manager.</span></span><span> </span></p></div><div><p><span> </span></p></div><div><p><b><span>Minimum</span><span><span> </span>Requirements</span></b><span> </span></p></div><div><p><span><span>4 – 6 years of experience in Desktop /<span> </span></span><span>IT<span> </span></span><span>Service Delivery<span> </span></span><span>or Field Services roles providing hands-on end-user support.</span></span><span> </span></p></div><div><p><span><span>Strong understanding of client/server networks, protocols, common Internet services, Active Directory, and how they work together in a distributed, multi-site environment.</span></span><span> </span></p></div><div><p><span><span>Demonstrated problem-solving skills with an<span> </span></span><span>understanding of OSI layers</span><span><span> </span>to<span> </span></span><span>identify</span><span><span> </span>and resolve root causes.</span></span><span> </span></p></div><div><p><b><span>Physical Requirements / Work Environment</span></b><span> </span></p></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Candidates must successfully pass a pre-employment physical examination. Additionally, ongoing subsequent physical examinations are required at regular intervals to ensure continued fitness for the role. Candidates must have a clean driving record and will be required to pass an initial Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) review as a condition of employment.</span></span><span><span> </span></span><br /><span><span>Annual MVR reviews will be conducted to ensure continued eligibility for the role.</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><p><span> </span></p></div><div><p><b><span>Desired Skills</span></b><span> </span></p></div><div><p><span><span>Excellent written and verbal communication skills with proven customer management experience supporting geographically distributed and global users.</span></span><span> </span></p></div><div><p><span><span>Experience working with cross-regional and global IT teams, providing solutions to colleagues and peers across multiple locations.</span></span><span> </span></p></div></div><div><p><span><span>Knowledge of IT operations and service delivery with the ability to manage critical situations independently while working in a traveling role.</span></span><span> </span></p></div><div><p><span><span>Ability to<span> </span></span><span>identify</span><span><span> </span>opportunities to improve<span> </span></span><span>employee</span><span><span> </span>experience consistently across sites.</span></span><span> </span></p></div><div><p><span><span>Strong computer hardware and software troubleshooting skills with a hands-on approach.</span></span><span> </span></p></div><div><p><span><span>Ability to work collaboratively within a team and act as a trusted regional support partner, providing guidance and best practices.</span></span><span> </span></p></div><div><p><span><span>Effectively communicate with and coordinate vendors during on-site visits, including escorting vendors within facilities and guiding required activities.</span></span><span> </span></p></div><div><p><span><span>Ability to engage, collaborate with, and influence functional teams to support customers and drive<span> </span></span><span>timely</span><span><span> </span>resolutions across regions.</span></span><span> </span></p></div><div><p><span><span>Certification with a major IT vendor on a desktop-related platform or technology is preferred.</span></span><span> </span></p></div><div><p><span> </span></p></div><div><p><b><span>Required Skills & Technical Skills</span></b><span> </span></p></div><div><p><span><span>Ability to diagnose and resolve issues on PCs and<span> </span></span><span>supported</span><span><span> </span>third-party applications, engaging Corporate Infrastructure, Security, and functional teams as<span> </span></span><span>required</span><span>.</span></span><span> </span></p></div><div><p><span><span>Ability to follow, update, edit, author, and review knowledge base (KB) articles to ensure consistent support and effective escalation to higher-tier teams.</span></span><span> </span></p></div><div><p><span><span>Hands-on support—and the ability to<span> </span></span><span>remote</span><span>ly guide local resources—for computer rooms, IDFs, MDFs, and physical IT equipment such as servers, switches, routers, and printers.</span></span><span> </span></p></div><div><p><span><span>PC and laptop installation, imaging, configuration, and break-fix support across multiple locations.</span></span><span> </span></p></div><div><p><span><span>Provide recommendations to Client Engineering and Device Management teams to enhance PC and laptop configurations based on regional trends and site feedback.</span></span><span> </span></p></div><div><p><span><span>MacOS<span> </span></span><span>request fulfillment</span><span><span> </span>and support</span><span><span> </span>across supported locations.</span></span><span> </span></p></div><div><p><span><span>Printer and scanner installation, configuration, and break-fix support; coordination with vendors for replacements and contract modifications.</span></span><span> </span></p></div><div><p><span><span>Phone and mobile device installation, configuration, and break-fix support.</span></span><span> </span></p></div><div><p><span><span>Provide Level 2/3 support for PCs, printers, scanners, and phones when issues cannot be resolved<span> </span></span><span>remote</span><span>ly by the Service Desk.</span></span><span> </span></p></div><div><p><span><span>ServiceNow</span><span><span> </span></span><span>queue ownership, including reviewing queues, self-assignment, ticket closure, KPI tracking, and membership management across sites.</span></span><span> </span></p></div><div><p><span><span>Mounting and unmounting hardware in data centers (switches, routers, servers, etc.) during site visits as<span> </span></span><span>required</span><span>.</span></span><span> </span></p></div><div><p><span><span>Must be able to lift 15 lbs. on own and up to 50 lbs. with<span> </span></span><span>assistance</span><span>.</span></span><span> </span></p></div><div><p><span><span>Perform IDF/MDF routine checks during site visits,<span> </span></span><span>maintain</span><span><span> </span>data center health checklists, and initiate resolution for issues<span> </span></span><span>identified</span><span>.</span></span><span> </span></p></div><div><p><span><span>Lead medium-sized initiatives or workstreams<span> </span></span><span>impacting</span><span><span> </span>50–100 customers across multiple locations, with limited managerial oversight.</span></span><span> </span></p></div><div><p><span><span>Identify</span><span><span> </span>operational or support tasks that improve service delivery and<span> </span></span><span>assist</span><span><span> </span>with implementation and execution.</span></span><span> </span></p></div><div><p><span><span>Perform software installations at PC and server levels.</span></span><span> </span></p></div><div><p><span><span>Identify</span><span><span> </span>process improvement opportunities through technology and workflow optimization, presenting solutions to functional teams and management.</span></span><span> </span></p></div><div><p><span><span>Build strong working relationships with functional teams and contribute to project planning, execution, and solution development across the region.</span></span><span> </span></p></div><div><p><span><span>Read, write, and speak the local language(s)<span> </span></span><span>required</span><span><span> </span>for the supported region.</span></span><span> </span></p></div><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:left"><u><b>Compensation and Benefits</b></u></p>The salary range estimated for this position based in New Jersey is $105,000.00–$110,000.00.<p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:left">This position may also be eligible to receive a variable annual bonus based on company, team, and/or individual performance results in accordance with company policy. We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package that our U.S. colleagues and their families can count on, which includes:</p><ul><li><p style="text-align:left"><span>A choice of national medical and dental plans, and a national vision plan, including health incentive programs</span></p></li><li><p style="text-align:left"><span>Employee assistance and family support programs, including commuter benefits and tuition reimbursement</span></p></li><li><p style="text-align:left"><span>At least 120 hours paid time off (PTO), 10 paid holidays annually, paid parental leave (3 weeks for bonding and 8 weeks for caregiver leave), accident and life insurance, and short- and long-term disability in accordance with company policy</span></p></li><li><p style="text-align:left"><span>Retirement and savings programs, such as our competitive 401(k) U.S. retirement savings plan</span></p></li><li><p style="text-align:left"><span>Employees’ Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) offers eligible colleagues the opportunity to purchase company stock at a discount</span></p></li></ul><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:left"><span>For more information on our benefits, please visit: </span> <a href="https://jobs.thermofisher.com/global/en/total-rewards" target="_blank"><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span class="WKM0">https://jobs.thermofisher.com/global/en/total-rewards</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></a></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p>