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<p><strong>Since 1936, millions of samples worldwide have been analyzed using LECO instruments for elemental analysis, thermal analysis, metallography, and mass spectrometry. Our comprehensive solutions for improving productivity include working with you to find the right equipment for the type of analysis you are doing — and providing you with the training, application support, and service you need to keep your lab running at its best.</strong></p><p><strong>For over 80 years, LECO has been a leader in the development and production of world class laboratory instruments delivering state of the art products nationwide and across the globe. Located in St. Joseph, Michigan, LECO continues to be a family-owned company that understands the value of shared interests, long-term stability, loyalty, and trust.</strong></p><h3><strong>Field Service Engineer - Southwestern</strong></h3><h4><strong>Schedule:</strong></h4><p>Full Time: Remote, salaried position with travel</p><h4><strong>Position Summary:&nbsp;</strong></h4><p>This is a full-time, salaried position for a Field Service Engineer who will&nbsp;provide maintenance, repairs, upgrades, installations, and training on analytical and metallographic instrumentation in our South-Central Region. &nbsp;Travel is required, with up to four overnights per week depending on workload. &nbsp;This position focuses on LECO’s customer base in Texas, Arkansas, and Louisiana with travel to surrounding regions on an as-needed basis. &nbsp;The ideal candidate will reside near Dallas, TX. This position offers a $5,000 signing bonus.&nbsp;</p><h4><strong>Position Responsibilities:&nbsp;</strong></h4><ul><li>Provide preventive/general maintenance, breakdown repair, troubleshooting and corrective actions to analytical and metallographic instrumentation</li><li>Perform new instrumentation installations as well as updates and upgrade kit installations</li><li>Provide training on theory, operation, software, and good maintenance practices</li><li>Ensure the work above is performed in accordance with LECO’s ISO accreditation</li></ul><h4><strong>Position Requirements:&nbsp;</strong></h4><ul><li>Self-motivated with strong communication skills (both written and verbal)</li><li>Adhere to customer’s site and safety requirements while conducting yourself in a professional manner</li><li>Detail oriented with strong organizational skills</li><li>Attend instrumentation training at LECO Corporation in St. Joseph, Michigan for a period of 3-5 months</li><li>Complete field service training with experienced field service engineers throughout the country</li><li>Attend annual service training at LECO Corporation in St. Joseph, Michigan</li><li>Ability to travel daily with up to four overnight hotel stays per week (Monday – Friday)</li><li>Possess a valid driver’s license with a clean driving record</li><li>Pass a background check and substance abuse screenings</li><li>Must be authorized to work in the US without restriction</li><li>Should have a personal credit card, or the ability to obtain one</li><li>Strong mechanical skills, and previous experience with AC and DC electronics, or the ability to learn</li><li>Chemistry or military background is advantageous, but not required&nbsp;</li></ul><h4><strong>Education/Certifications:&nbsp;</strong></h4><p><i>One or more of the following:</i></p><ul><li>Two Year Technical Degree or Trade School</li><li>Prior Military with training in a technical field</li><li>Equivalent work experience or training in a technical field</li></ul><p><strong>EOE M/F/VET/Disability</strong></p>

Field Service Engineer - Southwestern

<p><strong>Since 1936, millions of samples worldwide have been analyzed using LECO instruments for elemental analysis, thermal analysis, metallography, and mass spectrometry. Our comprehensive solutions for improving productivity include working with you to find the right equipment for the type of analysis you are doing — and providing you with the training, application support, and service you need to keep your lab running at its best.</strong></p><p><strong>For over 80 years, LECO has been a leader in the development and production of world class laboratory instruments delivering state of the art products nationwide and across the globe. Located in St. Joseph, Michigan, LECO continues to be a family-owned company that understands the value of shared interests, long-term stability, loyalty, and trust.</strong></p><h3><strong>Domestic Service Manager - Separation Science</strong></h3><h4><strong>Schedule:&nbsp;</strong></h4><p>Full Time: 8:00am – 5:00pm, Monday – Friday<strong>&nbsp;</strong></p><h4><strong>Position Summary:&nbsp;</strong></h4><p>The Domestic Service Manager – Separation Science, is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of U.S. service activities, with a strong focus on field service execution, resource coordination, and operational efficiency for the Separation Science department. This role ensures timely service delivery, supports training initiatives, monitors service quality, and collaborates with global counterparts to align on shared resources and priorities. The position emphasizes hands-on management of U.S. field service operations.</p><h4><strong>Position Responsibilities:&nbsp;</strong></h4><h5><strong>Service Operations &amp; Scheduling</strong></h5><ul><li>Coordinate and schedule all U.S. field service calls to ensure efficient and timely execution.</li><li>Monitor daily service activity and proactively address scheduling or completion issues.</li><li>Ensure optimal utilization of Field Service Engineers (FSEs) across remote and headquarters-based teams.</li></ul><h5><strong>Team Leadership &amp; Management</strong></h5><ul><li>Directly manage U.S.-based Field Service Engineers (FSEs), both remote and at headquarters.</li><li>Lead onboarding and development of new FSEs, ensuring readiness and adherence to company standards.</li></ul><h5><strong>Training &amp; Development</strong></h5><ul><li>Plan and implement the annual training schedule for Field Service teams.</li><li>Support international FSE training programs in collaboration with the Global Service Manager.</li><li>Periodic field visits with FSEs for training and quality monitoring.</li></ul><h5><strong>Quality &amp; Reporting</strong></h5><ul><li>Review all U.S. service reports to identify trends, document issues, and recognize successes.</li><li>Report service and installation quality issues to appropriate teams and suggest possible solutions.</li><li>Maintain high standards of service delivery through consistent performance monitoring.</li></ul><h5><strong>Maintenance &amp; Service Programs</strong></h5><ul><li>Oversee U.S. maintenance plan updates, renewals, and sales support activities.</li><li>Ensure customers receive appropriate service coverage and ongoing support.</li></ul><h5><strong>Cross-Functional &amp; Global Collaboration</strong></h5><ul><li>Partner with the Global Technical Support &amp; Training Manager on shared initiatives, including:&nbsp;<ul><li>Hardware validation projects</li><li>International training programs</li><li>Inventory-related challenges and planning</li></ul></li></ul><h4><strong>Position Requirements:&nbsp;</strong></h4><ul><li>Minimum of 5 years of experience with GCMS, GCMSMS, GC-TOF (preferred) or LCMS equivalents.</li><li>Technical background in mass spectrometer instrumentation. Additional experience with instrument control software, or related engineering field a plus.</li><li>Proven experience in service operations, field service management, or a related technical leadership role.</li><li>Strong organizational and scheduling skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and groups.</li><li>Experience managing remote teams and field-based personnel.</li><li>Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.</li><li>Ability to analyze service data and make continuous improvement suggestions.</li></ul><h4><strong>Education/Certifications:&nbsp;</strong></h4><ul><li>Bachelor of Science in physical science such as Biology, Chemistry, or Physics or equivalent experience.&nbsp;</li></ul><p><strong>EOE M/F/VET/Disability</strong></p>

Domestic Service Manager - Separation Science

<p><strong>Since 1936, millions of samples worldwide have been analyzed using LECO instruments for elemental analysis, thermal analysis, metallography, and mass spectrometry. Our comprehensive solutions for improving productivity include working with you to find the right equipment for the type of analysis you are doing — and providing you with the training, application support, and service you need to keep your lab running at its best.</strong></p><p><strong>For over 80 years, LECO has been a leader in the development and production of world class laboratory instruments delivering state of the art products nationwide and across the globe. Located in St. Joseph, Michigan, LECO continues to be a family-owned company that understands the value of shared interests, long-term stability, loyalty, and trust.</strong></p><h3><strong>Sales Engineer - Central</strong></h3><h4><strong>Position Summary:&nbsp;</strong></h4><p>A qualified Sales Engineer exhibits an interest in chemical analysis and material testing. This individual will have a strong understanding of the sales process and play a key role in all field sales before, during, and after the sales process for LECO’s laboratory solutions for Metallurgical, Spectroscopy, Thermal and Elemental Analysis. The Sales Engineer should be a quick learner with strong listening and demonstration skills to showcase our product offerings in a compelling matter. This individual will interface and assist existing and new potential customers, qualify prospects, and work with the customer base to find solutions for their analytical and materials characterization problems and increase LECO’s market growth.&nbsp;</p><p>This position focuses on LECO’s customer base in the Central Region including, Illinois with ideal location in&nbsp;Western Suburbs (Naperville, Oak Park, Elmhurst, Hinsdale, Downers Grove, Palos Hills, Palos Heights, Palos Park).&nbsp; LECO wouldn’t be an industry leader without its successful sales team.</p><h4><strong>Position Responsibilities:&nbsp;</strong></h4><ul><li>Visit customers to demonstrate products and discuss sales opportunities daily in the assigned territory.</li><li>Follow up on all leads provided by LECO.</li><li>Prospecting and cold calling to identify new business opportunities.</li><li>Complete timely quotations to customers working through support staff.</li><li>Work closely with others at LECO to coordinate the overall selling efforts of the company.</li><li>Complete work reviewing and improving a Sales Plan that includes an action plan for increasing sales to active customers and prospective customers, scheduling full coverage of the territory, maintaining a high level of in field time and continually improving product presentation skills and knowledge.</li><li>Respond to all customer phone calls and emails in a timely manner.</li><li>Utilize LECO’s CRM (Salesforce) package for completing daily tasks and management reporting.&nbsp;</li><li>Timely completion of all periodic sales reports, calendar events, and opportunity management.&nbsp;</li><li>Coordinate sales to key accounts within their territory.&nbsp;</li><li>Participation and presentation in local professional organizations.&nbsp;</li><li>Operate within LECO’s Code of Conduct.&nbsp;</li><li>Learn and implement LECO’s strategic selling methodology.&nbsp;</li></ul><h4><strong>Position Requirements:&nbsp;</strong></h4><ul><li>Strong computer skills (i.e. Word, Excel PowerPoint)</li><li>Good verbal and written communication skills.</li><li>Able to learn the scientific principles and technology of the equipment.&nbsp;</li><li>Sales territory management abilities a plus.&nbsp;</li><li>Hands-on experience with a CRM, Salesforce, is a plus but not required</li><li>Self-directed highly motivated strategic thinker.</li><li>Ability to work within the USA without restrictions</li></ul><h4><strong>Education/Certifications:&nbsp;</strong></h4><ul><li>BS Degree preferably in Chemistry, Material Science, or other related disciplines</li></ul><p><strong>EOE M/F/VET/Disability</strong></p>

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