Sr. Manager, Field Service Engineering

Job Description

Job Description

908 Devices Inc. (NASDAQ: MASS) is revolutionizing chemical analysis with its simple handheld devices, addressing life-altering applications. The Company's devices are used at the point-of-need to interrogate unknown and invisible materials and provide quick, actionable answers in vital health, safety and defense tech applications, addressing the fentanyl and illicit drug crisis, toxic carcinogen exposure, and global security threats. The Company designs and manufactures innovative products that bring together the power of complementary analytical technologies, software automation, and machine learning. For more information, visit 908devices.com

908 Devices has a corporate office in Burlington, MA with a manufacturing center in Danbury, Connecticut and a growing population of remote staff worldwide.

Position Summary

The Sr. Manager of Field Service Engineering leads and grows the FSE team, owns the international service center program, drives on-site field operations, and serves as the senior technical escalation point for RMA/DOA resolution and the 24/7 service line. Reporting to the Director of Global Customer Experience, this role ensures 908 Devices' deployed instruments perform at the highest level for every customer.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage and develop Field Service Engineers; recruit and onboard FSE talent as the team and customer base expands.
• Working with Channel partner management on the full lifecycle of the international service center (ISC) network — partner selection, onboarding, auditing, training, parts processing, and performance management.
• Lead on-site customer visits to inspect, audit, and service deployed hardware fleets; build scalable processes for large-scale field assessments.
• Provide personal on-call support to the 24/7 service line and manage team scheduling to ensure consistent FSE coverage.
• Serve as senior technical resource for RMA and DOA escalations; drive cross-functional resolution with Operations, Engineering, and Quality.
• Contribute field service insights to product quality reviews, NPI, and serviceability improvements; support Sales and Customer Success on service-related inquiries.

Skills and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Applied Science (or equivalent experience).
• 5+ years in field service engineering or hands-on technical support; 2+ years of people management experience.
• Experience managing a service center, distributor service, or depot repair network; familiarity with RMA/DOA and warranty processes.
• Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot complex electro-mechanical or analytical instrument hardware.
• Experience in CBRN detection, analytical instrumentation, or public safety hardware preferred.
• Excellent communication skills; strong organizational and project management abilities. Willingness to travel 40%, including internationally. 

Additional Information

• Compensation:  The annualized base pay range for this position at the commencement of employment is expected to be between $140,000 and $160,000 per year ; the base pay offered may vary depending on several individualized factors, including market location, job-related skills, and experience. This position may also be eligible to receive additional compensation, such as an annual incentive bonus, or long-term incentives. 

We are proud to be a company changing the status quo in our industry. Join us and work with curious and innovative people, creative problem solvers, risk-takers, and dedicated colleagues as we reimagine the future of Mass Spec.

908 Devices does not discriminate in employment based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factors.