GC Service Engineer at Shimadzu Scientific Instruments

DescriptionGC Service EngineerLocation: Columbia, MDSalary: $87,000 to $89,000 per year Who are we?Established in 1975, Shimadzu Scientific Instruments is one of the largest suppliers of analytical instrumentation, physical testing, and environmental monitoring systems in the world. Ground-breaking scientific research, manufacturing ideas and results continue to propel Shimazu's outstanding reputation and "Excellence in Science." People dedicated to our mission have the largest impact on Shimadzu's continued growth and success. Would YOU like to join a diverse team of professionals working together with researchers, scientists and manufacturers to help better lives worldwide?What can Shimadzu offer YOU?Our Culture - A work environment that values diversity, inclusion & belongingCompetitive Compensation - Day 1 Benefits & Competitive SalaryRetirement Benefits - Matching 401K & Profit-Sharing ProgramProfessional Growth - Clear pathways for Career, Leadership and Personal DevelopmentHealth Benefits - Flexible Spending/Health Savings AccountsWork-Life Balance - Generous & Front-Loaded Paid Time Off PlanEducation - Tuition Assistance Program for both graduate and undergraduate levelsInsurance Perks - Pet Insurance, optional Identity theft, legal pre-paid and critical care buy-up insurance benefits, generous company paid life insurance & short-term disability programsWork Flexibility - Business casual Dress Attire & casual (jeans) Friday!Employee Engagement - Employee Resource Groups to network, build a sense of community and enhance one's career and personal developmentShimadzu Scientific Instruments is hiring a GC Service Engineer based at our Columbia, MD headquarters. This role is responsible for the installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of Gas Chromatography instruments. You will support internal teams and external customers by ensuring Shimadzu GC systems operate reliably and meet performance standards across a range of laboratory applications. JOB FUNCTIONS INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:Install, maintain, and troubleshoot Shimadzu GC instrumentationProvide technical training to end-users and junior service personnelPerform chromatogram analysis and verify system performance accuracyDocument repairs, recommend product improvements, and maintain service logsDevelop preventive maintenance procedures and recommend parts inventory levelsSupport the Corporate Service Center for in-house GC repairs as needed EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS:Associate's degree in Electrical Engineering, Chemistry, or related technical field required3+ years of hands-on experience servicing GC instruments (Shimadzu preferred)Strong troubleshooting skills across electrical, mechanical, and software componentsAbility to interpret chromatograms and support application-level performanceExceptional communication, documentation, and customer service skillsProficiency with technical reporting and service documentation software At Shimadzu Scientific Instruments, we believe in providing structured career paths that recognize and reward talent. If your expertise surpasses the level specified in the listed position, we offer the flexibility to upgrade positions to better suit your qualifications accompanied by a salary adjustment. Compensation & Benefits: This full-time, non-exempt position comes with a comprehensive benefits package. In your first year, you will receive 10 paid vacation days, 8 paid personal days, 8 paid scheduled holidays and 3 paid floating holidays (Residents of California and Puerto Rico will receive state-mandated sick leave instead of personal days). After one year of employment, you will also be eligible for a generous short-term disability program with the company covering 100% of monthly premiums.The starting salary range for this role is $87,000 to $89,000 annually, paid semi-monthly. As a non-exempt position, you will be eligible for overtime and double time pay, as outlined in our employee handbook. Additional variable compensation may include a discretionary year-end bonus based on overall company performance. For more details on benefits, please visit www.ssi.shimadzu.com/jobs. Shimadzu is not accepting unsolicited assistance from search firms for this employment opportunity. Please, no phone calls or emails. All resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at Shimadzu via email, the Internet or in any form and/or method without a valid written search agreement in place for this position (and agency was requested to work the requisition) will be deemed the sole property of Shimadzu. No fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by Shimadzu as a result of the referral or through other means. EEO Statement:Shimadzu Scientific Instruments (SSI) is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, citizenship, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, immigration status, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran or military status, race, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable local laws, regulations and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application process, please click here. QualificationsBehaviorsFunctional Expert - Considered a thought leader on a subjectInnovative - Consistently introduces new ideas and demonstrates original thinkingDetail Oriented - Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done wellTeam Player - Works well as a member of a groupThought Provoking - Capable of making others think deeply on a subjectEducationBachelors of Chemistry (preferred)Associates of Electronics Technology (preferred)SkillsInstrument- GC (required)Service (required)Technical Support (required)Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.