Senior Service Engineer

- United States - VWR International; India; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Avantor in India seeks a high-performing Technical Services leader to own service operations, guide a team of Service Engineers, and strengthen customer relationships.

You will drive continuous improvement, resolve issues quickly, and collaborate across functions to grow service offerings and revenue.

Qualifications

• Diploma or degree in electronics, electrical, biomedical engineering or related field.
• Minimum 2 years in technical services, field service or equipment maintenance.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to build trusted customer relationships and deliver service excellence.
• Leadership experience with coaching and development of service professionals.
• Excellent communication, presentation, negotiation and stakeholder management.
• Proficient in MS Office and Workday; familiar with business applications.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a team of service engineers with accountability and continuous learning.
• Act as technical escalation point ensuring timely issue resolution and high service standards.
• Build long-term partnerships with customers through proactive support.
• Drive operational improvements, optimize service processes and productivity.
• Oversee training, performance management, and career development.
• Collaborate across functions, vendors, and regional teams to deliver innovative solutions.

Skills

Technical services experience

Field service

Equipment maintenance

Troubleshooting

Customer relationships

Leadership coaching

Communication

MS Office

Workday

Matrix-driven environment

Organizational skills

Education

Diploma/Degree in Electronics, Electrical, Biomedical Engineering or related technical discipline

Tools

MS Office

Workday

Job description

The Opportunity:

Join us in leading a high-performing technical service team while delivering exceptional customer support and driving operational excellence. In this role, you will take ownership of service operations, provide expert technical guidance, strengthen customer relationships, and identify opportunities to grow service offerings and revenue. You will play a key role in ensuring service quality, customer satisfaction, and continuous improvement across the region.

What We Are Looking For:

• Diploma/Degree in Electronics, Electrical, Biomedical Engineering or a related technical discipline.


• Minimum 2 years of experience in Technical Services, Field Service, or Equipment Maintenance.


• Strong technical troubleshooting and problem-solving capabilities.


• Proven ability to build trusted customer relationships and deliver service excellence.


• Leadership experience with the ability to coach, mentor, and develop service professionals.


• Excellent communication, presentation, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.


• Proficiency in MS Office, Workday, and other relevant business applications.


• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, matrix-driven environment.


• Strong organizational, planning, and time management skills.

How You Will Thrive & Create Impact:

• Lead, motivate, and develop a team of Service Engineers, fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous learning.


• Act as the technical escalation point, ensuring timely resolution of customer issues and maintaining high service standards.


• Build long-term partnerships with customers through regular engagement and proactive support.


• Drive operational improvements, optimize service processes, and enhance team productivity.


• Oversee training, performance management, and career development initiatives to build a high-performing team.


• Promote company values while delivering measurable business impact through customer satisfaction, service quality, and revenue growth.


• Collaborate across functions, vendors, and regional teams to provide innovative solutions and ensure seamless service delivery.

Disclaimer:

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of employees assigned to this position. Avantor is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

Why Avantor?

Dare to go further in your career. Join our global team of 14,000+ associates whose passion for discovery and determination to overcome challenges relentlessly advances life-changing science.

The work we do changes people's lives for the better. It brings new patient treatments and therapies to market, giving a cancer survivor the chance to walk his daughter down the aisle. It enables medical devices that help a little boy hear his mom's voice for the first time. Outcomes such as these create unlimited opportunities for you to contribute your talents, learn new skills and grow your career at Avantor.

We are committed to helping you on this journey through our diverse, equitable and inclusive culture which includes learning experiences to support your career growth and success. At Avantor, dare to go further and see how the impact of your contributions set science in motion to create a better world.

EEO Statement:

We are an Equal Employment/Affirmative Action employer and VEVRAA Federal Contractor. We do not discriminate in hiring on the basis of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state/province, or local law.

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