Field Service Engineer
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Field Service EngineerJob Description
The Field Service Engineer is responsible for delivering advanced on-site technical support for products ensuring precise troubleshooting and resolutions while adhering strictly to regulatory standards and safety protocols. The role conducts thorough diagnostics and repairs aiming for minimal downtime and optimal device performance critical for healthcare providers and patients. The role works under limited supervision with autonomy and applies extensive knowledge to resolve diverse technical challenges effectively. The role prioritizes customer satisfaction through meticulous pre-visit preparation and handles escalations with professionalism ensuring timely resolutions.
Your Role:
Serves as the technical resource for implementing solutions that require analysis of situations or data and an in-depth knowledge of the solution.
Prepares site assessments.
Provides technical review of system configurations to ensure viability of system performance.
Prepares as-built drawings to document work completed during project or particular job.
Resolves complex customer issues requiring independent judgment based on strong HPM/US knowledge and skills.
Provides remote and on-site technical support to installed customer base.
Instructs customers in the operation and maintenance of the Philips solution.
Performs regular maintenance completes required technical modifications and conducts troubleshooting and repair to remedy issues.
Escalates any technical configuration that is not consistent with technical standards.
Proactively suggests process and product improvements based on site experiences and IT knowledge.
Delivers customer projects that require analysis of situations and full understanding of the solution being implemented.
Normally receives little instruction on day-to-day work works independently and should be able to take the lead role in most customer engagements.
Exercises independent judgment to adapt to typical variances in the customer environment for obtaining effective results.
Properly completes assigned project activities with responsibility for results within project work estimates and defined delivery methods
Works in conjunction with internal project managers clinical application consultants field service engineers senior Technical Consultants third-party entities and customer technical lead.
Provides regular status of installation activities to project manager other team members and functional manager.
Collaborates with Account Manager to assist in the solution selling process.
Diagnoses and resolves technical hardware and software issues (remotely & on-site).
Analyzes reported problems via Remote Service functionality and/or direct contact with the site and collaborates with the Customer Care Solutions Center support engineer to identify analyze and develop a resolution plan and take the actions required to resolve a customers issues. Resolution plans which exceed the individuals skill or experience level are escalated to the next support level. Regular updates regarding the status of the repair activity are communicated to the customer and Philips management.
You are the right fit if:
College graduate degree level or equivalent desired in Clinical or Electrical or Computing Systems Engineering. Biomedical Engineer preferred.
Minimum 2 years of experience in IT Network Diagnosis System Connectivity Remote Service within Engineering Medical Diagnostic Imaging (Field or Hospital-based) service environment or Electromechanical Industries or Science related environment or equivalent.
Excellent PC skills (e.g. experience with Microsoft Windows and Office software applications) including basic level networking skillsBe experienced in the use of HPM & US test equipment - is a strong asset.
Be able to understand the test results and be able to apply it to the repair process.
The candidate must be willing to attend oversees equipment training when required
The candidate must be willing to travel on occasional basis for support in other regions
The Candidate must be willing to be on standby in accordance to the standby schedule in the region
Strong Customer focus
Capacity to listen and communicate in a clear and effective manner
Problem solving/troubleshooting mind-set
Strong team player
Preferred Skills:
Technical / Functional Skills:
Regulatory Compliance
Data Analysis & Interpretation
Root Cause Analysis (RCA)
Troubleshooting
Escalation Management
Service Operations
Technical Documentation
Customer Service
KPI Monitoring and Reporting
Product Installation
Product Repair & Maintenance
Employment Equity
The Companys approved Employment Equity Plan and Targets will be considered as part of the recruitment process. As an Equal Opportunities employer we actively encourage and welcome people with various disabilities to apply. Only apply for this role if you are a South African Citizen by birth or Naturalization prior to the 27 April 1994
How we work together
We believe that we are better together than apart. For our office-based teams this means working in-person at least 3 days per week.
Onsite roles require full-time presence in the companys facilities.
Field roles are most effectively done outside of the companys main facilities generally at the customers or suppliers locations.
this role is a/field/role.
About Philips
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If youre interested in this role and have many but not all of the experiences needed we encourage you to apply. You may still be the right candidate for this or other opportunities at Philips. Learn more about our culture of impact with care here.
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Employment Type
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