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
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
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.
Ready to grow your career with a company that invests in its people? Apply via LinkedIn today.
Mechanical Engineer • Burlington, North Carolina, United States