Hamilton Company
Service Engineer - Technical Support
4970 Energy Way, Reno, NV 89502
On-site · Full-time
First seen by offpeak October 6, 2026
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Company Overview
Hamilton Company is a worldwide leader in the design and manufacture of manual, semi-automated and robotic products for precision fluid measuring. We specialize in the development, manufacturing and customization of precision measurement devices, automated liquid handling stations, and sample management systems. For more than 60 years, Hamilton has been satisfying customer needs by combining quality materials with skilled workmanship, ensuring the highest level of performance of every precision fluid measuring device we manufacture.Responsibilities
Hamilton Robotics is seeking an In-house Technical Support Engineer to join our Robotics team. In this role, you will provide high-quality technical support through the development and implementation of support strategies that align with company goals and customer expectations. This position generally reports to the Technical Support Supervisor and supports the continuous improvement, escalation support, and daily operations of the Technical Support department.
- Create documentation in the form of service manuals, service news, and technical bulletins
- Troubleshoot and repair Hamilton robotic instruments and subassemblies in accordance with company safety policies
- Attend bi-weekly/weekly team meetings
- Ensure timely support for in-house and remote customer requests
- Report problems and perform root cause analysis on instrument failures
- Maintain a safe, neat, and orderly work area at all times
- Practice good laboratory procedures in a regulated lab environment
- Travel overnight and on consecutive nights as required
- Commute to customer sites within the region, following all traffic laws and ensuring on-time arrival
- Arrange air travel, car rental, and hotel accommodations as needed
Qualifications
- Adherence to department operating procedures and high-quality standards
- Professional and courteous communication with both technical and non-technical stakeholders
- Ability to work safely around hazardous chemicals, and biologicals; must attend all required safety training
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Strong organizational skills
- Ability to analyze problems from a broad perspective and implement creative solutions
- Ability to interface with customers to schedule and coordinate technical support, including remote troubleshooting sessions
- Ability to learn new robotic operating systems and demonstrate working knowledge of instrument application programs and PC operating systems
- Ability to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move up to 60 lbs.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)
Education/Experience
- Bachelor's degree in a related discipline from an accredited, not-for-profit university (preferred)
- Experience in technical (field) service within the life science, clinical, or pharmaceutical industry (preferred)
- Fluency in English, written and spoken (required)
- Experience in automation or a similar field
About Hamilton
- Diverse portfolio of exciting and innovative projects
- Strong opportunities for professional growth and advancement
- Commitment to sustainable design
- Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits (medical, dental, vision, PTO, disability, 401k, tuition reimbursement, and more)
- Stable, established company
- Drug-free workplace