Field Service Engineer I - Philips FCO

EMSAR - Equipment Management Service and Repair; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Equipment Management Service and Repair – EMSAR seeks a Field Service Engineer I to perform testing, calibration, verification, preventative maintenance, installation, and repair of laboratory, medical, kiosk, and power equipment. You will work as a client-facing representative delivering high-quality service across EMSAR’s range of instruments and systems.

Ideal candidates have 2–4 years of technical experience, a high school diploma or higher, and a valid driver’s license.

Qualifications

• Analytical ability to read and interpret technical instructions and safety manuals.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Interpersonal skills to build internal/external relationships.
• Ability to prioritize, plan activities, and manage time efficiently.
• Ability to work independently with limited supervision.

Responsibilities

• Provides on-site preventative maintenance, repairs, verifications, calibrations, and software/hardware upgrades.
• Establishes and maintains communication with customers for visibility of operations.
• Support and service work at an intermediate engineer level.
• Ensure customer satisfaction with services provided.
• Follow EMSAR quality practices and vendor requirements.
• Manage work orders and document activities in CMMS.
• Provide timely reporting on service status and escalations.
• Maintain professional appearance and proper use of tools/equipment.
• Safely handle EMSAR assets and equipment.
• Collaborate with dispatch for assignments and team members.
• Work in a safe environment following safety procedures.
• May operate onsite at client facilities.
• May train entry-level technicians.

Skills

Analytical

Oral/Written communication

Interpersonal skills

Planning / organizing

Independent worker

Education

High School diploma

Associates or Trade school (preferred)

Job description

The Company

Equipment Management Service and Repair – EMSAR, headquartered in Austin, Texas, is a fast-growing national technical services company providing maintenance, repair and installation services to OEMs in the Healthcare, Laboratory, Self-Service Kiosk, and Critical Power sectors. EMSAR’s customer‑centric model enables the Company to customize and deliver the highest quality solutions to its blue‑chip and emerging client base. EMSAR’s portfolio of services includes:

• On‑site technical field support, including maintenance & repair
• FDA field change orders ("recalls")
• Bench repair and remanufacturing
• Call center
• Contract manufacturing and logistics
• FDA compliance and validation
• Project management
• Training and education

The Company

Equipment Management Service and Repair – EMSAR, headquartered in Austin, Texas, is a fast-growing national technical services company providing maintenance, repair and installation services to OEMs in the Healthcare, Laboratory, Self‑Service Kiosk, and Critical Power sectors. EMSAR’s customer‑centric model enables the Company to customize and deliver the highest quality solutions to its blue‑chip and emerging client base. EMSAR’s portfolio of services includes:

• On‑site technical field support, including maintenance & repair
• FDA field change orders ("recalls")
• Bench repair and remanufacturing
• Installation
• Call center
• Contract manufacturing and logistics
• FDA compliance and validation
• Project management
• Training and education

General Discussion Of Responsibilities, Mission And Strategy

We are looking for Field Service Engineer I who is passionate about our core mission – to customize and deliver the best and highest quality solutions to our customers. This role will support the company's mission, vision, and values. This intermediate‑level field position is responsible for testing, calibration, verification, preventative maintenance, installation and repair services on a variety of equipment including; laboratory instrumentation, medical testing devices, kiosk equipment, power three‑phase high voltage UPS and distribution equipment and/or other EMSAR and client equipment. As a service provider for a variety of customers, this position serves as the client facing representative for the organization and expected to perform efficiently, effectively and represent EMSAR in a professional manner.

To Perform This Job Successfully, An Individual Must Be Able To Perform Each Essential Duty Satisfactorily. Reasonable Accommodations May Be Made To Assist Individuals With Disabilities To Perform These Essential Functions

• Provides on‑site preventative maintenance, repairs, performance verifications, calibrations, and software/hardware upgrades on EMSAR supported equipment.
• Establishes and maintains close communication with assigned customers to ensure maximum operational visibility.
• Provide intermediate level of engineer support and service work.
• Responsible for customer satisfaction pertaining to services provided.
• Responsible for following quality practices specified by EMSAR and product vendors.
• Manages assigned work orders and document all facets of the work product in EMSAR’s Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS).
• Provides accurate and timely reporting of service status and escalations pertaining to services.
• Maintains a professional appearance at all times with regard to dress and personal appearance as well as tools and equipment.
• Controls and maintains all EMSAR assets, including tools, parts, and test equipment needed to preform work tasks.
• Promotes teamwork and cooperation between EMSAR associates and partner staff.
• Works regularly with the appropriate dispatcher for work assignments.
• Maintains a safe work environment, follows safety instructions/training, and utilizes appropriate safety equipment.
• May operate onsite to dedicated client facility.
• May provide on the job support to entry‑level technicians.
• Follows client quality requirements pertaining to services provided.
• Supports and applies appropriate quality system processes.
• Performs additional duties as needed and/or assigned by supervisor/manager

DISCUSSION OF PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS AND “FIT”

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

• Analytical: Ability to read and interpret technical instructions, safety manuals, service manuals, policies and procedures.
• Relies on instructions and pre‑established guidelines to perform the functions of the job. Technical skills: Limited field service and/or technical experience.
• Intermediate level technical skills.
• Oral/Written communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Interpersonal skills: Effective communication that results in positive internal/external relationships. Planning/organizing: Associate is able to prioritize and plan activities and uses time efficiently.
• Has knowledge of commonly‑used concepts, practices, and procedures as a field service engineer for any one, or more, divisions.
• Works independently with some direct supervision.

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience:

• High School diploma or equivalent
• 2-4 years’ technical experience
• Valid driver license and liability insurance
• Ability to drive personal, fleet and/or rental vehicles

Or

• Associates degree or higher and/or Trade school degree and
• 1+ years technical experience (internship, externship, apprentice is acceptable)
• Valid driver license and liability insurance
• Ability to drive personal, fleet and/or rental vehicles

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Extensive periods of sitting at a computer terminal documenting services
• Extensive periods of standing and walking while performing services.
• Frequent bending, squatting and stair climbing.
• Use of both hands without restriction and manipulate small hand tools. Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and move up to 125 pounds without assistance.
• Regional day and overnight travel required