Field Support Engineer (Electrical OR Mechanical) – Night Shift (11PM to 7AM Mon to Fri) - Pave Talent : Job Details

Pave Talent, hiring on behalf of our client, is seeking a Field Support Engineer – Night Shift (11PM to 7AM Mon to Fri) for a dedicated site in Burlington, NC. This is a direct-hire role with a fast-growing biotech company offering free employee health insurance, competitive family plans, a 401(k) with 6% match, PTO from day one, and a $2,500 sign-on bonus. With the Burlington site set to triple in size by early 2026, this opportunity provides both long-term stability and clear career advancement potential.

About the Company

Our client is a global diagnostics leader with U.S. operations in North Carolina, recognized for its innovation in laboratory automation, collaborative service culture, and commitment to quality.

Role Impact

This is not a traveling field role – you'll be embedded full-time on-site at a mission-critical client laboratory. As the overnight engineer, you'll keep equipment running, solve technical issues under pressure, and directly support lab staff. Success means high uptime, satisfied clients, and smooth operations during a major growth phase.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, calibration, and electrical safety testing on biomedical automation systems
• Document service activities to meet compliance/manufacturer standards
• Train and support lab operators on safe and effective equipment use
• Serve as the primary on-site technical contact, managing issues with professionalism
• Support installations and transition projects during site expansion
• Participate in on-call coverage every 4th weekend (overtime eligible)

Required Qualifications

• 2–3 years of hands-on technical service experience (FSE, biomedical tech, or electromechanical technician)
• Associate degree in Biomedical, Industrial, Electrical, or Mechanical Engineering OR equivalent training/experience
• Strong troubleshooting skills with preventive maintenance and calibration experience
• Excellent communication and customer service ability
• Willingness to work night shift (11PM–7AM, Mon–Fri) + rotating on-call weekends

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with lab automation or microbiology equipment
• Familiarity with basic networking and system connectivity
• Comfort working in regulated environments requiring PPE

Benefits & Value Proposition

• $37–$39/hr + $2,500 sign-on bonus (after 90-day probation)
• 3–5% discretionary performance bonus eligibility beginning 2026
• Free employee health insurance, competitive family premiums, and 401(k) with 6% match
• PTO: 1 week accrued + 1 week supplemental upfront + 5 sick days
• Career progression as the site expands, with advancement from Support Engineer to higher FSE levels

Culture

Expect a fast-paced, mission-critical environment where engineers “wear many hats,” developing skills across electrical, mechanical, and IT systems. Current team members describe it as challenging but rewarding, with strong training support and visible career paths.

This search is managed by Pave Talent. Applications are confidential and reviewed directly by our recruitment team.

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