Engineer III, Field Service

Job Description
Position Summary:

• Carry out Installation, maintenance, operational training and support of Thermo Fisher Scientific’s range of LC & LCMS instruments in professional, reliable and customer-orientated manner
• Responsibility for meeting customer SLA and internal critical metric objectives for all service episodes
• To achieve service revenue budget by encouraging company products, developing strong customer relationships and working closely with commercial and operations teams
• To be highly responsive and proactive in dealing with customer’s needs and maintain close and effective relationships with Company Sales, Marketing and Service teams to assure quality outcomes for all issues raised
• To carry out your employment in an efficient and commercially appropriate manner.

Key Responsibilities:
Service

• Perform in accordance with the AS/NZS ISO9002: 1994 Quality Standard, as detailed in the Company’s Quality Manual and published business procedures.
• Work with Service Operations staff to efficiently lead Field Service activities and complete administration requirements to support the business
• Perform to designated SLA goals for customer call back, on-site response and time to resolution
• Promote and develop Technical Service capability by actively providing product training to customers and staff to ensure Company equipment is optimally supported.
• Take ownership for customer satisfaction for services performed - liaise with Service Operations and Technical leads for service critical issues and follow up with customers on fault resolution.
• Maintain sound knowledge regarding the technology and customers' application demands
• System level approach to problem solving with an analytical mentality and a strong aim to resolve open issues
• Work in accordance to all relevant certification and regulatory requirements such as NATA, ISO, Electrical Safety Acts and OH&S.
• Handle the service process from allocation to completion, including the management of spare parts, service reports and billing summaries on the Astea service system so that invoicing is accurate and critical metrics are met.

Sales Support
Assist the Sales Team with technical information, training and demonstrations as agreed with your manager.
To help the team achieve sales and margin (gross) targets for designated product portfolio/territory.
Growth and Development
Actively seek out new opportunities to grow our customers’ service and sales, so that our budgets are met and exceeded.
Chip in to and make recommendations for the continual improvement in the procedures, quality and efficiency of Technical Service.
Expenses
This position has the responsibility to approve expenses relating to consumables and local purchases related to an active job up to $500.
Submit expense claims and Mastercard reconciliation as per company policy.
Asset Management
Maintain company property according to company policy, including but not limited to: GOA stock, Company vehicle, Telephones, Computer and other material deemed company property.
Frequent Contacts:
Internal
Service colleagues
Sales Account Managers
Factory contacts
IT/ HR and supporting functions
External
Customers
Third Party contractors
Minimum Requirements / Qualifications:
Qualifications & Experience

• Tertiary qualification in a Scientific (chemistry/physics) / Electronic / Electrical Engineering, Chemistry or a science related field required.
• Minimum 3 years of meaningful experience in a similar position
• Experience in the routine operations of LC & LCMS systems required
• Experience within the scientific market and/or familiarity with scientific products required.
• Experience in a technical support / service support role preferred.
• Favorable – experience with Thermo Fisher LC & LCMS software and hardware.
• Valid Driver's License in good standing is required

Skills & Attributes

• Proficient in Microsoft applications including Microsoft office.
• Excellent communication & social skills
• Commit to Results, able to work independently, multi-task and prioritize based on business targets
• Organisational skills with an ability to prioritise handle time successfully and meet agreed deadlines.
• Effective interpersonal, communication and listening skills.
• A dedication and commitment towards displaying a professional and positive demeanour to work.
• An ability to think strategically and laterally in order to improve business opportunities.

Thermo Fisher Scientific is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.