Field Service Engineer

Avante Health Solutions•Detroit, MI

7d•Remote

About The Position

The Field Service Engineer (FSE) provides frontline support by resolving customers' concerns and issues through technical expertise and troubleshooting. The FSE inspects, troubleshoots, repairs, calibrates, and verifies the performance of complex and intricate imaging equipment while providing regular communications to Avante Health Solutions team members and customers. This position responds to and resolves all service-related issues primarily within an assigned territory and requires timely travel response to the customers site location. The FSE position is a remote position that does not require daily or regular attendance at an Avante Company office. This is a work from home dispatched position. The identification of Essential Job Functions does not display an exhaustive list of all duties that may be assigned to this position, nor does it restrict the related work that may be assigned to this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Requirements

Associate degree in biomedical, electrical/electronics, or computer engineering technology; military training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
2 to 4 years of Ultrasound and/or medical diagnostic imaging troubleshooting and repair experience required;
Above average troubleshooting knowledge of any combination multi-OEM/multi-modality
Exceptionally strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Strong ability to communicate, strategize, implement and retain effective business relationships.
Exceptional ability to speak and write effectively in a business environment.
Ability to maintain an elevated level of accuracy in preparing and entering data.
Superb time management and organizational skills with the ability to meet regular and frequent deadlines.
Attention to detail required.
Ability to work well as a team member.
Must demonstrate sound work ethic, flexibility, respectfulness, honesty, and trustworthiness.
Must also be punctual and dependable.
Must possess cultural awareness and sensitivity.
Must be attentive to company goals, timelines, and individual responsibilities to reach those as a team.
Requires knowledge and understanding of oncology and/or diagnostic imaging equipment.
Requires utilizing precision tools to troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair oncology and/or diagnostic imaging systems and parts.
Ability to follow written technical directions, read and understand technical drawings, correlate technical documentation and/or instruction to system function and performance.
Effective use of Enterprise systems, email, search engine, Internet; ability to effectively use Microsoft Products: Outlook, Word, Excel, Teams; ability to use and understand Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) software and to use or learn specific software needed to improved productivity.
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
Ability to write effective, collaborative correspondence.
Capacity to read through policies, reporting, and compliance requirements.
Ability to speak effectively with customers and employees of the organization.
Ability to use multiple forms of communication such as e-mail, text, MS Teams, virtual conferencing, Phone, etc. and to understand the method for highest priority or informational communications.
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instruction in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.
Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportion, percentages, and volume; ability to apply algebraic concepts.
Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and willingness to adapt to change and take initiative.
Ability to bend, crouch, kneel, climb, balance, or otherwise maneuver body while servicing and/or inspecting medical equipment.
Capacity to reach with hands and arms for at least 1/2 of the normal work shift.
Ability to climb stairs, lift, carry, or otherwise move up to 100 lbs while working with medical equipment.
Ability to talk or hear continuously.
Ability to see clearly to do all work-related tasks (clear or corrected vision at 20 inches or less).
Finger dexterity is required frequently for over 3/4 of the normal work shift.
Work remotely from home-based location
Travel to customer site will include 50-75 percent of work
Must be ready, willing, and able to travel by all modes of transportation and have a valid driver’s license, passport, and Motor Vehicle Record meeting company requirements and guidelines
Driving record that is insurable

Responsibilities

Serves as primary onsite support engineer for all customers within assigned territory for contract, warranty, and billable service calls; provides back-up onsite support in other territories as necessary
Communicates with Service Support team to receive and provide detailed follow-up information regarding new service calls, follows-up on open calls, and brings issues to closure
Ensures company values are upheld in all customer communications and the highest level of customer service is provided in all interactions; represents Avante in a professional and positive manor
Uses critical thinking to resolve issues within defined procedures and practices to identify appropriate action to repair equipment rapidly and accurately
Consults by phone, Teams, and e-mail with Regional Service Director, Area Service Manager, and technical staff to communicate information regarding system troubleshooting, diagnosing the problem, and determining best practice to resolve issue; effectively communicates system status and time of escalation per Avante Escalation Procedure
Travels to customer sites to diagnose and repair system failures, provides routine Preventive Maintenance (PM) services, and other duties as required by contract or leadership direction.
Resolves system and component issues by reloading software and replacing hardware to resolve equipment issues and maximize equipment performance to OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturers) specifications
Generates system sales leads and communicates those leads back to sales team
Trains and disseminates knowledge to the rest of the organization regarding equipment
Participates in the on-call rotation schedule for after-hours technical support calls
Complies with policies, guidelines, and regulatory requirements per ISO:13485 2016 standards and the Company's Quality Management System
Accepts the FSE role supersedes other designations and includes travel by all modes, and collaboratively follows the chain of command
Demonstrates success and a passion for servicing and learning new technologies which generally incudes training opportunities in Avante supported modalities and system models
Identifies improvement opportunities to processes and offers applications and solutions to promote optimal efficiency
Works professionally, respectfully, and efficiently with all levels within the organization
Adheres to all company employment policies and safe practices
Performs other duties as assigned