Job title
Field service engineer 1, mr/ct (columbia, sc)
Job description
If you are a colorado resident and this role is a field-based or remote role, you may be eligible to receive additional information about the compensation and benefits for this role, which we will provide upon requestYou may c ontact 888-367-7223, option 5, for assistance.
In this role, you have the opportunity to
The field service engineer position supports the philips imaging systems business in the columbia, sc areaThis position will be responsible for customer relationship management through the effective use of technical knowledge to install, troubleshoot, service, and maintain equipment at customer sites; generate service revenue; adherence to state and federal regulatory requirements.
You are responsible for
Customer ownership
Build credibility and trust with customers by conducting pro-active customer visits.
Provide appropriate, timely, and regular communications to customer and internal key stakeholders regarding customer and equipment issues.
Demonstrate a sense of urgency to identify and resolve customer issuesFollow the appropriate escalation process.
Provide exceptional customer service by adhering to customer entitlements, setting clear expectations, meeting commitments and arrival timesUnderstand customer`s business and competitive environment.
Generate revenue growth by offering solutions aligned with service portfolio.
Teamwork
Adopt, develop and implement best practices.
Proactively schedules activities & makes him/herself available to assist others.
Compliance
Operate under the required knowledge of state and federal regulatory requirementsAdheres to established training, quality, and safety requirements.
Manages company assets effectively in accordance with established philips processes and guidelines including labor time, parts ordering and returns, tools and test equipment calibration, purchase orders, equipment, company vehicles, business expenditures, etc.
Performs all administrative duties within established philips and regulatory timeframes including timesheets, service work orders, expense reports, field change orders, preventative maintenance, installation documents, site and service documentation, and other related paperwork
Technical
Must be qualified and perform work in at least one modalityMay be asked to become qualified in and perform work in multiple modalitiesMaintains knowledge of technical advances and current industry trendsSeeks out formal and informal training opportunities.
Independently resolve equipment and customer issues.
Independently complete pms, fcos, installations, and all related tasks.
Independently diagnose and resolve electronic, network, and mechanical problems.
Utilize tools, support, resources and escalation processes within required time frames to resolve customer and system problems timely and effectively.
May be asked to perform service work remotely providing telephone, remote technical support, and remote diagnostics to external healthcare customers and field partners in order to resolve customer equipment issues and initiate escalation, if appropriate.
Seeks out opportunities to increase capability and capacity (i.eMay be required to become qualified in multiple modalities, learns new tools)Assists in identifying training gaps within the team.
Actively seeks to mentor others.
Actively participates as a member of regional work team and works to improve team processes.
You are a part of
Working as part of our global sales and service organization, you’ll benefit from the team’s growing breadth and depth of healthcare products and services portfolio, and be challenged to drive our best-in-class reputation through top customer experience ratings.
To succeed in this role, you should have the following skills and experience
Associate degree in electronics or equivalent combination of education and experience in the electronics industry, preferably in a field service environment.
Prefer bsee/bseet/bsme/bsmet.
Preferred experience in magnetic resonance and computed tomography (mr & ct).
Knowledge of computers and networking.
Have and maintain a valid driver’s license and a driving record that is in compliance with philips` fleet policy.
Understand and apply electronic, mechanical and networking theory to install, diagnose and repair equipment including knowledge and use of all necessary tools and test equipmentUnderstanding of mechanical theory preferred.
Experience with diagnostic imaging equipment preferred.
Strong organizational skills, self-disciplined and the ability to work independently.
Ability to communicate effectively with various levels of employees and customers both verbally and in writing.
Ability to effectively operate in a team driven environment to achieve assigned goals and objectives.
Ability to adapt to changing work requirements in a complex, fast pace environment.
Understand and utilize technical vocabulary to perform tasks according to either verbal or written instructions.
Ability to read and interpret schematics and site drawings with minimal assistance.
The candidate will need to reside in or be willing to relocate to columbia, sc.
Physical demands and work environment
Job operates in the hospital/medical environment and remotely from home office location.
Potential exposure to hazardous physical, chemical, radiological and biological agents and loud noise.
May work in environments where devices producing one or more of the following may be in use: high levels of radiation, high magnetic fields, high voltages, compressed and liquefied gases, and radioactive materialsStrict adherence to corporate and site safety procedures is mandatory.
Frequently in contact with electrical equipment.
This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, medical test equipment.
Average driving is 1-4 hours daily and may exceed 50% at timesOccasional overnight stays and travel by air or train may be required.
Responsible for carrying and monitoring company cell phone and being available and responsive during scheduled and non-scheduled hours, except during rest and meal periods as required by applicable state law.
Must be flexible in working hours as this position will require customer support during non-regular business hours, mandatory overtime on short notice, and/or weekend work as necessary.
May work from ladders or scaffolding, on occasion.
Ability to participate in an on-call rotation to provide customer support.
Regularly speaks, hears, and views computers.
Frequently lift, carry, push, or pull up to 20 poundsOccasionally lift or carry up to 100 pounds, with assistance available when lifting or carrying items over 50 pounds.
Occasionally twist, and crawl.
Frequently stand, walk, stoop, kneel, and extended reach.
Regular grasping and repetitive hand movements.
Occasional use of vibrating tools.
Use of personal protective equipment may be required including, but not limited to, radiation monitoring badge, safety glasses, hard hat, hard toed shoes, and medical rubber gloves.
May be required to adhere to certification/credentialing required by the customer in connection with admission into its facilities to perform job duties.
Customer requirements may include, but are not limited to drug testing and immunizations as dictated by the customer or facility policy.
This position will require you to meet all customer specific mandates such as vaccinations and or screening tests.
Us work authorization is a precondition of employmentThe company will not consider candidates who require sponsorship for a work-authorized visa.
In return, we offer you
Sharpen your talents with new challenges in our dynamic organizationAs a market-driven company, we’re used to listening to our customers & apply the same thinking to our employeesWe offer a competitive salary, outstanding benefits and flexibility in a career with a positive and supportive atmosphere in which to develop your talents further.
Why should you join philips?
Working at philips is more than a jobIt’s a calling to create a healthier society through meaningful work, focused on improving 3 billion lives a year by delivering innovative solutions across the health continuumOur people experience a variety of unexpected moments when their lives and careers come together in meaningful waysLearn more by watching this video.
To find out more about what it’s like working for philips at a personal level, visit the working at philips page on our career website, where you can read stories from our employee blogOnce there, you can also learn about our recruitment process, or find answers to some of the frequently asked questions.
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As an equal opportunity employer, philips is committed to a diverse workforceIn order to ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by section 503 of the rehabilitation act of 1973, the vietnam veterans` readjustment act of 1974, and title i of the americans with disabilities act of 1990, applicants that require accommodation in the job application process may contact 888-367-7223, option 5, for assistance.
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