Technical support engineer - praca zdalna

Werfen; Madrid; A distancia; EUR 40.000 - 55.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

A leading medical technology company based in Madrid is seeking a Technical Service Specialist to oversee instrument platforms and provide high-quality technical support. The role involves training Field Service Engineers, resolving technical issues, and ensuring performance improvements. Ideal candidates will have a relevant technical background and experience in service support. The position requires strong interpersonal skills and the ability to adapt in collaborative environments.

Formación

• Experience in technical service support.
• Strong predisposition for collaborative working relationships.

Responsabilidades

• Resolve escalated technical issues for prompt resolution.
• Ensure performance and continuous improvement of assigned instruments.
• Train Field Service Engineers on the assigned instrument platforms.
• Provide technical support to FSEs and customers.
• Maintain up-to-date technical documentation for assigned platforms.
• Liaise with manufacturers for issue escalation and improvements.
• Oversee operations and service performance review.
• Define stock requirements for timely repairs.
• Generate performance reports on service operations.
• Refurbish and test instruments and modules.

Conocimientos

Fluent in verbal, written, and presentation skills

Analytical and technical skills

Problem-solving

Interpersonal skills

Team building

Adaptability

Leadership

Creative thinking

Information systems

Impact and influencing

Educación

Relevant technical background in Industrial, Electronic, Informatics, Telecommunications Engineering

Descripción del empleo

Job Summary

Overseeing the service of assigned instrument platforms and ensuring the proper functioning of services in this area. The Technical Service Specialist will be part of a team of technical experts, providing essential technical knowledge to support customers and field staff with high-quality service.

Key Accountabilities

• Resolve Escalated Technical Issues: Address and manage technical problems escalated from the field to ensure prompt resolution.
• Ensure Performance and Continuous Improvement: Be accountable for the performance and continuous improvement of service for assigned instruments, meeting key metrics such as First Time Fix rate, IFR, response time under 24 hours, and cost efficiency.
• Train Field Service Engineers (FSE): Keep the FSEs trained on the assigned instrument platforms to ensure they are equipped with the latest knowledge and skills.
• Provide Technical Support: Offer telematic, voice, or on‑site support to FSEs for technical troubleshooting and guidance; also provide technical support to the assigned customers.
• Maintain Technical Documentation: Ensure that all necessary and up‑to‑date technical documentation for assigned platforms is available and accessible to FSEs.
• Liaise with Manufacturers: Maintain regular communication with the instrument manufacturers, escalating issues and following up on improvements.
• Oversee Service Operations and Supervise Unit: Supervise the operations of assigned units and review service performance with the Business Unit.
• Define Spare Parts and Stock Requirements: Define appropriate stock levels in the warehouse and for car stock to ensure repairs are completed within the committed timelines.
• Generate Performance Reports: Regularly generate and review reports on the quantitative and qualitative performance of service operations for assigned platforms.
• Refurbish Instruments and Test Modules: Refurbish and test instruments and modules in the workshop to ensure they meet operational standards before deployment.

Networking / Key Relationships

Other roles within service: Service Specialist Manager, Service Area Manager, Service Director, Helpline, Field Service Engineer, Supply Chain.

Minimum Knowledge & Experience required for the position

Education

Relevant technical background, such as Industrial, Electronic, Informatics, Telecommunications Engineering, or similar fields.

Experience

Experience in technical service support.

Additional Skills / Knowledge

• Good interpersonal skills: Strong predisposition and enthusiasm for creating highly collaborative working relationships and fostering team building.
• Adaptability: Must be adaptable and flexible in work assignments and situations.

Skills & Capabilities

• Fluent in verbal, written, and presentation skills.
• Information systems.
• Impact and influencing.
• Leadership.
• Analytical and technical skills.
• Team building.
• Strong motivational and interpersonal skills.
• Creative thinking.
• Interpreting data.
• Problem‑solving.
• Interpersonal skills.

Travel requirements

• 20% of time