Swisslog Healthcare · 1 hour ago
Field Service Engineer (Translogic) - Chicago, IL
Swisslog Healthcare is dedicated to customer care and support initiatives, and they are seeking a Field Service Engineer to interface with customers daily. This role involves ensuring optimal system performance and improving patient safety through various customer support duties related to Swisslog Healthcare products.
Health Care
Responsibilities
Provide scheduled preventive maintenance services to contract customers in assigned area
Provide on-demand corrective, 24/7 emergency, and paid services to customers in assigned area as required
Provide start-up services on Translogic Systems as assigned
Assist with start-up services on new Swisslog products as required, working closely with the assigned Installation Specialists
Report product quality issues to assigned Senior Field Service Engineer and/or Customer Care Manager and file quality reports as directed/required
Train Swisslog customers on system and light maintenance operations
Promote parts orders, provide recommended parts lists to clients and recommend inventory stocking levels to customers as required
Conduct periodic customer care visits to monitor product performance and customer satisfaction
Maintain accountability/inventory of assigned spare parts (crash kit) and customers’ consignment inventories when inventories are contractually maintained by Swisslog
Assist all customers within assigned area with parts orders, consumables, repair and return of defective parts, and requests for information pertaining to their systems
Advise Customer Care Manager of any problems or opportunities that arise within their area of responsibility
Ensure that required administrative paperwork, Service Work Orders, Expense Reports and Downtime Reports, and start-up logs are properly filled out and processed in a timely manner
Communicate and share information with sales personnel and support personnel as it relates to their assigned customer base
Exercise proper care and accountability of all assigned company property, be mindful in spending company’s money and resources responsibly, and exercise proper care and responsibility when working with customers’ property and/or facilities
Maintain a clean and professional appearance at all times when working with customers
Adhere to and strictly enforce all company safety policies and procedures
Attend required training programs to keep current on system updates
Position may require some travel as well as holiday and weekend work
Qualification
Required
Vocational school, related military experience, or job experience equivalent
1-3 years field service experience with electro-mechanical products
Successful candidates will have an effective communication style that builds customer's trust and satisfaction
Ability to read blue prints, schematics and wiring diagrams to extract necessary technical information
Exceptional interpersonal skills (customer service skills) and communication skills
PC Computer software and hardware literate/Windows Application experience
Basic computer networking skills
Must be a self-starter, well organized, and be able to work independently without supervision
Ability and willingness to travel 30 to 70% of the time for technical support and training purposes
Ability and willingness to work on-call hours including weekend, night, and/or holiday work
Ability and willingness to lift, lower and carry objects up to 50 lbs., work from heights, climb ladders, and work in confined spaces
Must have a valid driver's license and excellent driving record
Preferred
Experience working in a mission-critical, on-call environment is desirable
Associate's Degree from a Technical or Vocational School preferred
Benefits
Medical / dental / vision insurance
Tuition reimbursement
Disability
401k matching (up to 8%)
Company
Swisslog Healthcare
Swisslog Healthcare delivers integrated medication solutions and services to hospitals and health institutions.
Funding
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