Field Service Application Engineer

Agilent Technologies; Ahmedabad District; On-site; INR 700,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Agilent Technologies in Ahmedabad, India is looking for a Technical Support Specialist to provide application services related to analytical instruments across diverse markets. This full-time position requires extensive travel to deliver customer education courses and troubleshoot issues.

The ideal candidate will have a Master’s Degree in a relevant field and 5-6 years of experience. Strong problem-solving and communication skills are essential, along with the willingness to travel extensively across India.

Qualifications

• 5-6 years of relevant experience in technical support.
• Enjoys traveling and visiting customers.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical & application support for Agilent instruments.
• Deliver customer education courses and seminars.
• Perform installations, preventive maintenance, and troubleshooting.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Problem-solving

Communication

Negotiation

Organizational Skills

Education

Master’s Degree in Chemistry/Analytical Chemistry/Instrumentation/Pharmacy/Biotechnology/Life Science

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

SQL

Job description

Primary Function

Provides technical & application services & support to Agilent customers. This includes timely and cost-effective problem resolution with the objective to enhance our customer experience and meet Agilent contractual agreements. Leverage post sales interactions with customers to probe and qualify further revenue opportunities and provides highly qualified leads to sales. Performs a set of required admin tasks to ensure flawless customer service for contract and trade customers.

Job Roles & Responsibilities

• Responsible for providing technical & application support for Agilent analytical instruments to existing & new customers in markets of Biopharma/Proteomics/Pharma/Food etc. at identified locations at PAN India level.
• Deliver customer education courses on-site and at COE labs.
• Cost & time effective application method deployment on Agilent instruments.
• Promptly troubleshoot method/technology transfer issues from one instrument to another.
• Lead projects requiring coordination with other functions & customers.
• Deliver product seminars for customers, prospects, and employees.
• Training of internal & external team and provide technical support.
• Respond promptly to related customer queries & help in prompt resolution of customer escalations.
• Participate in programs to stimulate demand for all Agilent range of products/services and ensure timely and proper execution of those programs.
• Perform Installations, Preventive Maintenance, Repair, software & hardware IQ OQ on Agilent products as required.
• Co‑ordinate internally with all the field sales team and Managers to ensure that the key customers are delighted.
• Must be willing to travel extensively.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Chemistry/Analytical Chemistry/Instrumentation/Pharmacy/Biotechnology/Life Science or equivalent.
• Relevant basic/theoretical knowledge of analytical instruments like LC/LCMS/QTOF, GC/GCMS, ICPOES/MS, UV/FTIR, qPCR, Tape Station, Bioanalyzer etc.
• Experience 5 – 6 years.
• Candidate should enjoy travelling and visiting customers.
• Excellent numerical, verbal and written communication, troubleshooting and problem‑solving skills along with good organizational & negotiation skills.

Preferred Technical Experience

• Preferably LCMS, LCQTOF for Biopharma.
• Preferably qPCR, Tape Station, Bioanalyzers etc. for BSO.

Computer and IT Skills

Microsoft Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, SQL etc.

Additional Details

This job has a full time weekly schedule.

Pay ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job‑related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Pay and benefit information by country are available at: https://careers.agilent.com/locations.

Agilent Technologies Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other protected categories under all applicable laws.

Travel Required

100% of the Time

Shift

Day

Duration

No End Date

Job Function

Services & Support