KNOWLEDGE: Possesses broad and in-depth product knowledge combined with relevant industry experience. Applies professional concepts and resources aligned with company objectives to resolve customer issues creatively and effectively.
JOB COMPLEXITY: Handles highly complex issues that require in-depth analysis of situations and data considering multiple variable factors. Exercises sound judgment in selecting appropriate methods techniques and evaluation criteria to share with internal stakeholders contributing to product quality improvements. Maintains a strong network of key contacts and follows established escalation processes when additional support is needed. Serves as the technical field support expert and advocate for the customers applications.
SUPERVISION: Operates with minimal to no supervision and may be assigned to support other personnel on customer installations or special projects.
EXPERIENCE: Typically requires a minimum of 5 years of related experience with a Bachelors degree; or 3 years of related experience with a Masters degree; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Maintains productive and positive technical support relationships with customers.
- Collaborates as a team member with FIIS Sales and Business Development personnel to provide primary escalation-level customer support.
- Delivers timely responses to customer inquiries and follows through on all tasks and action items.
- Conducts customer training sessions both onsite and at FIIS facilities as required.
- Assists in developing technical support documentation training literature and programs.
- Analyzes complex ambiguous and challenging customer problems; develops logical conclusions or hypotheses and recommends solutions.
- Works closely with FIIS colleagues through the escalation process to engage Engineering and other resources for customer case resolution.
- Communicates appropriately with other FIIS departments to address customer inquiries.
- Participates in or leads teams addressing product-specific problems and development opportunities.
- Prepares trip reports detailing the status of customer products issues and opportunities after each visit.
- Travels to customer sites and FIIS facilities occasionally on short notice.
- Regularly trains at FIIS to stay current with new products processes applications and technologies.
- Participates in returned material investigations failure analysis of returned products and issues; documents findings and provides reports and analysis.
- Collaborates closely with Engineers and Technicians making recommendations for design improvements and participating in design reviews.
- Drives continuous improvement of product designs and manufacturing processes based on customer feedback.
- Assists in ensuring that the Quality Assurance program complies with customer requirements engineering specifications and production schedules.
- Interacts with customers to identify quality improvement opportunities and establishes feedback loops with Manufacturing and Engineering teams.
- Provides input to product planning and upgrade activities.
- Completes all required administrative tasks accurately and on time including time sheets expense reports and trip reports.
QUALIFICATIONS:
To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
REQUIRED:
- Excellent customer interaction skills.
- Minimum 5 years of related experience with a Bachelors degree; or 3 years with a Masters degree; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Advanced reasoning skills to analyze and solve customer problems.
- Ability to work collaboratively across multiple functional departments.
- Excellent written verbal and presentation skills; proficient in English.
- Strong math and computational skills.
- Knowledge of wiring mechanical systems and electronics.
- Familiarity with complex computer technologies.
- At least 2 years of customer support experience including 1 year of field service support.
- Ability to educate customers on systems and troubleshoot problems effectively.
DESIRED:
- Expert level understanding of digital printing technology.
- Expert level understanding of FIIS products and their applications.
- Proficiency in creating and manipulating graphic images using various formats and software programs.
- Expertise in Adobe Photoshop Adobe Illustrator and Paint Shop Pro.
- High level knowledge of chemistry EE/SW and fluid physics.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- This job is performed primarily in a normal office environment where the noise level is moderate. During site visits the environment will include factory floor time with higher noise levels. The job involves standing walking sitting using hands and fingers and some reaching. The employee will regularly lift and/or move items up to 10 pounds and will occasionally be required to move items in the 25 to 75 lb. range.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Normal office environment
- Frequent travel to customer locations.
OTHER:
- Other duties as may be assigned.
- Each employees primary objective is to assure that the quality delivery and cost controls within his/her control meet or exceed all of our internal and external customers requirements.
- Each employee is required to abide by the Employee Handbook and the rules and regulations explained and provided at each orientation and training session. Special attention must be given to the safety aspects of these documents.
FUJIFILM Dimatix provides competitive wages a generous benefits package and a friendly dynamic working environment.
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