Field Service Engineer - Global

Job Title: Field Service Engineer - Global

Location: Cachan

Department: Customer Care Operations  

Reporting Line: Reports to the Customer Care manager

Company Overview 

Abbelight, headquartered in Paris, France, is a rapidly growing startup specializing in super-resolution fluorescence microscopy, particularly Single Molecule Localization Microscopy (SMLM).  

Founded in 2016, Abbelight is pioneering the future of imaging by combining expertise in Chemistry, Optics, and Computer Science. The Company’s technology empowers researchers to visualize and analyze biological structures at the nanoscale, advancing discoveries in fields such as cell biology, neuroscience, immunology, and genetics. 

With a global commercial presence across EMEA, North America, and APAC, Abbelight is committed to supporting Discovery Research Institutions, BioPharma, Biotech, and CROs worldwide in pushing the boundaries of scientific discovery to improve human health. 

Position Overview 

The Field Service Engineer (FSE), is a key role within Abbelight, ensuring customer success by delivering expert installation, training, support, and maintenance for our high-performance super-resolution microscopy systems.

Territory 

Global, especially EMEA and APAC, up to 60% travel.

Key Responsibilities 

• Installation & Commissioning – Set up and calibrate our imaging systems, ensuring peak performance from the start. 

• Customer Training – Provide hands-on training for researchers and technicians, enabling them to utilize our systems fully. 

• Technical Support & Troubleshooting – Diagnose and resolve hardware, software, and optical issues to minimize downtime. 

• Preventive & Corrective Maintenance – Conduct regular maintenance and repairs to ensure long-term reliability. 

• Customer Relationship Management – Act as a trusted advisor, building strong partnerships and ensuring customer satisfaction. 

• Customer Documentation – Create, maintain, and distribute customer-facing documentation, including user guides, troubleshooting manuals, and training materials to enhance the customer experience. 

• Communication – Maintain effective communication with supervisors, fellow FSEs, and the Customer Care team to ensure alignment and efficient service delivery. 

• Collaboration & Feedback – Work closely with R&D, Sales, Field Applications Scientists (FAS) and Product teams, providing insights from the field, and assistance to drive continuous improvement. 

Qualifications 

• Education – Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Physics, Optics, or a related field. 

• Experience – Minimum 2-3 years in a field service role, or in a customer-facing role, in advanced solutions related to microscopy, optics, lasers...

• Technical Expertise – Strong background in optics, electronics, mechanics, and software troubleshooting. Experience with fluorescence microscopy is a plus. 

• Customer-Centric Approach – Passion for delivering exceptional service and ensuring customer success. 

• Problem-Solving & Solution-Oriented Mindset – Ability to analyze complex technical issues, identify root causes, and implement effective solutions proactively. 

• Communication & Training Ability – Strong interpersonal skills to explain technical concepts to diverse audiences. 

• Adaptability & Continuous Learning – Eagerness to develop new skills, stay up to date with emerging technologies, and continuously improve expertise. 

• Teamwork & Independence  – Ability to work autonomously in the field while collaborating effectively with internal teams. 

• High Travel Availability – Willingness to travel up to 60%.
  

Why join us? 

Working at Abbelight offers the possibility to: 

• Get access to game-changing technology. 

• Grow as an individual in a dynamic and stimulating environment with a friendly, open-minded atmosphere. 

• Make an impact by actively contributing to the company's growth. 

• Interact with multidisciplinary teams (biochemistry researchers, optical engineers, software developers, Sales, and Field Applications Scientists (FAS).