Field System Engineer - Electron Microscopy (Japan)
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 11, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 11, 2026.
DECTRIS Japan, established in 2021, is expanding its team and is seeking a Field Service Engineer to support our growing activities. This position offers a unique opportunity to work with world-leading detector technologies at the forefront of scientific instrumentation. You will engage directly with top-tier research facilities, advanced laboratories, and globally recognized scientists, contributing to cutting-edge experiments and technological innovation. The role provides an exceptional environment for continuous learning, technical growth, and exposure to a broad range of high-end applications.
Field System Engineer - Electron Microscopy (Japan)
Your Tasks
- Frontline technical support for customers and OEM partners
- Commissioning of new detector systems, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs in-house and at customer sites
- Develop and maintain strong working relationships with customers, representing DECTRIS in daily interactions
- Support sales, product management, and development activities through technical expertise and customer feedback
- Support customers in the integration, adoption, and effective use of modern software-based and network-connected detector solutions
- Contribute to the continuous improvement of service processes, knowledge base development, and support infrastructure
- Position is based in Japan with fieldwork and travel component
Your Skills
- University degree in science or engineering
- Experience with transmission electron microscopy (experience in troubleshooting or modifying electron microscopes is an advantage)
- Strong interest in troubleshooting complex technical systems
- Interest in modern software environments, data workflows, and connected technologies
- Excellent communication skills and team-oriented mindset
- Ability to work with scientists, engineers, and industrial partners
- Comfortable working in Linux and Python environments
- Fluent Japanese and English required
- Valid driver’s license
We Offer
- A successful and growing high tech company in an international, scientific environment
- To join the global leader in HPC X-ray detectors for science and industry. Our Developers design cutting-edge detectors to support the state of the art science and technology
- An international work environment formed by more than 170 experienced engineers, scientists and other professionals. The company languages are German and English
- Excellent, flexible working arrangements to enable professional development and personal life balance
- An attractive working environment: modern infrastructure with wheelchair-accessible rooms, subsidised meals, free snacks and drinks, various company events, internal and external training, home office options, after-work beers and other joint leisure activities
https://www.dectris.com/career
Application Form
Your Future Team
Field System Engineer
DECTRIS Japan was founded in January 2021 and is looking for a new member, especially a Field System Engineer. You will have an opportunity to work on the cutting-edge technology equipment and can develop your skills. You may also have a chance to visit the top class research institute and talk to scientists who work on the world level research.
DECTRIS Ltd. · Taefernweg 1 · 5405 Baden-Daettwil
www.dectris.com · Phone: +41 56 500 21 00 · [email protected]