As one of the world's leading analytical instrumentation companies, Bruker covers a broad spectrum of advanced solutions in all fields of research and development. All our systems and instruments are designed to improve safety of products, to accelerate time-to-market, and to support industries in successfully enhancing quality of life. We have been driving innovation in analytical instrumentation for over 60 years now. Today, more than 8,500 employees distributed across 90 locations around the world continue to delight our customers with innovative solutions.

Bruker Nano, one of Bruker's four operating segments, provides customers in academic and governmental institutions, life science, materials, and applied industries with the tools to determine the characteristics of matter and visualize the structure of molecules. Divisions within BNANO include Bruker AXS, Bruker Nano Analytics, Bruker Nano Surfaces and Metrology, Fluorescence Microscopy, and Canopy.

Bruker currently has an opening for a Test Field Engineer. This position will primarily be responsible for aligning electron optics, ensuring that microscopes in production meet performance specifications, troubleshooting optical and mechanical elements in the full system, and (remotely) servicing electron microscopes at customer sites.

* Perform electron optical alignment on Bruker Nion electron microscopes and develop a deep understanding of the overall system
* Perform remote support for electron optics and perform remote diagnostics on hardware
* Organize and prioritize schedules to align with customer requirements
* Coordinate with the production team while performing full system tests to ensure optimal performance on all devices
* Identify potential challenges/improvements for customers regarding the operation of the electron microscope and communicate these to the software, design, and testing teams.

Key Qualifications

MS in physical sciences or engineering related field
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities to meet production deadlines in a customer-focused environment
• Ability to communicate with testing and production teams, documenting work/tests performed and outstanding needs during the production lifecycle
• Desire and ability to learn the inner workings of complex scientific instruments and understand how individual components affect the big picture
• Strong critical thinking and problem solving skills

Desired Qualifications

• PhD in physical sciences or engineering related field
• Familiarity with electron optics
• Familiarity with concepts in solid state physics or material science
• Experience operating and troubleshooting complex scientific instruments
• Experience operating electron microscopes

The base salary for the role will depend on a several job-related factors, including, but not limited to education, training, experience, skills, competencies, and job-related knowledge. Base salary range between $107,000 and $172,000. Full-time employees may also be eligible for a performance-related incentive in addition to a full range of benefits including 401(k) with company match, an employee stock purchase plan, medical and dental plans, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability insurance, employee assistance program and paid time off including vacation, sick time, and holidays.

Bruker is an equal-opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.

Certain positions at Bruker require compliance with export control laws and as a result, all interviewed candidates for all positions will be screened pre-interview to determine their eligibility considering export control restrictions.