Service Engineer (m/f/d)
Eppendorf
Description
How you can make an impact
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In our organization, you ensure that our laboratory instruments and liquid handling solutions perform reliably at customer sites, directly supporting high‑quality scientific work and strengthening long‑term customer partnerships.
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You take responsibility for the installation and commissioning of standard and specialty laboratory equipment, ensuring correct setup, qualification and a clear handover to users at customer sites.
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You diagnose and attend breakdown and service calls for a wide range of laboratory instruments, resolving issues efficiently and minimizing downtime for critical applications.
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You perform preventive maintenance and periodic servicing of laboratory instruments, following defined schedules and procedures to secure long‑term reliability, safety and compliance with quality standards.
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You carry out pipette repair, calibration and performance verification, adhering to established standards and documentation requirements so that customers can rely on accurate and reproducible results.
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You contribute to service revenue generation through billable service activities, annual maintenance contracts (AMC/CMC), calibration services and other service offerings, and ensure timely payment collection in collaboration with internal stakeholders.
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You maintain a high level of customer satisfaction, delivering quality service, addressing issues proactively and helping to achieve excellent Net Promoter Score (NPS) in your territory.
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You conduct customer engagement and training programs, helping users get the most out of their instruments and enhancing the overall product and service experience.
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You use Customer Relationship Management (CRM) software to accurately record service activities, customer interactions and field reports, ensuring transparency and reliable data for follow‑up and analysis.
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You work closely with the Sales team to promote service contracts, generate service and calibration leads, and support overall business growth in your region.
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You ensure timely and accurate documentation, including installation reports, service reports and calibration records, and consistently comply with company quality and regulatory standards.
What sets you apart
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Bringing 2–3 years of hands‑on experience in installation, maintenance and servicing of laboratory equipment, ideally in the life sciences, biotechnology, pharmaceutical, healthcare or research laboratory environment.
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Drawing on proven experience in servicing and troubleshooting instruments such as Centrifuges, PCR instruments, Ultra‑low Temperature (ULT) freezers, CO₂ incubators, Pipettes (repair & calibration).
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Demonstrating strong troubleshooting and problem‑solving skills, with a structured, analytical approach to identifying root causes and implementing sustainable technical solutions.
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Bringing a good understanding of laboratory workflows and instrument maintenance, enabling you to advise customers on best practices and preventive care.
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Holding a Diploma / B.E. / B.Tech in Electronics, Biomedical Engineering, Instrumentation, Mechanical Engineering or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
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Communicating clearly and professionally, with excellent customer relationship management skills and the ability to build trust with users, lab managers and purchasing stakeholders.
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Working independently and reliably, managing multiple customer locations, service calls and priorities in a structured and organized way.
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Showing willingness to travel extensively within your assigned territory to support customers on site.
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Using CRM applications and Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) confidently to document service activities, prepare reports and support data‑driven decision‑making.
What we offer
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Purpose and impact. You directly support laboratories and research facilities by ensuring that their critical equipment operates reliably, enabling high‑quality results that can make a difference in healthcare and science.
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We value your contribution. An attractive compensation package, employee benefits and performance‑related incentives reflect the importance of your role in customer satisfaction and business performance.
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Learning that moves you forward. With technical trainings, digital learning platforms and on‑the‑job mentoring, you continuously deepen your expertise in laboratory technology, service processes and customer interaction.
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Room to grow. You take on responsibility in a diverse instrument and customer landscape, with opportunities to develop toward senior technical, specialist or leadership roles over time.
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Fair and supportive. You work in a culture built on collaboration, respect and openness, with clear expectations, regular feedback and structured development opportunities to support your professional and personal growth.
About Eppendorf
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