Jr. Field Service Engineer (West Coast)

HighRes Biosolutions; California (MO); Remote; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

HighRes Biosolutions is seeking a Field Service Engineer to be responsible for the installation and maintenance of their systems and devices globally. This role requires collaboration with support teams to ensure customer satisfaction and successful product deployment, encompassing technical training and customer relationship management.

Qualifications

• Direct experience in field service or customer-facing roles preferred (0-1 years).
• HVAC or environmental experience as well as knowledge of computer communications are advantageous.
• Ability to travel up to 80% required.

Responsibilities

• Installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of HighRes devices.
• Calibrate robotic systems at customer sites.
• Document support issues and customer communication.

Skills

Technical Problem Solving

Customer Communication

Attention to Detail

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in electromechanical/life science/engineering

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Remote-US-CA - N/A, CA

Salary Range: Undisclosed

Description

SUMMARY

The Field Service Engineer position at HighRes Biosolutions is the primary role responsible for installation, maintenance, troubleshooting and repair of systems and devices at customer sites. This position specializes in the hardware aspect of the products, coordinating with the Automation Support Engineer role in Customer Support and collaborating with the manufacturing and commissioning department (software and configuration-focused) for full coverage support of the products.

Levels I and Junior are roles for carrying out Field Service Engineer responsibilities in either learning or assisted modes, with oversight and assistance from a team lead, supervisor, manager, or skilled technical Customer Service colleague(s).

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Active progression through Field Service Engineer onboarding and development plan including basic product service and maintenance training, CRM System and documentation training, customer skills training, and other select technical topics and company/department processes.
• Perform electrical and mechanical assemblies using schematics and mechanical drawings.
• Troubleshoot, repair, and maintain all range of HighRes devices, systems, and automation platforms.
• Able to troubleshoot and diagnose electrical issues – DC and AC voltages.
• Adhere to all safety protocols.
• Deployment and calibration of robotic systems at customer sites.
• Learn and practice techniques for rapid response to customer support requests; initiating troubleshooting and triage of customer-reported product issues.
• Complete accurate and timely documentation of support case issues, activities, and resolution.
• Communication with internal departments to report quality issues and defects.
• Complete on-the-job training with HighRes Automation Support Engineers and operations teams to deploy device updates, system upgrades, and relocations at customer sites.
• Develop customer relationships through proactive and approved communication to ensure customer engagement, customer referrals, and overall customer success with our products in the assigned territory.
• Regularly query service documentation and utilize knowledge base articles for technical support and servicing & troubleshooting techniques.
• Attend training provided by laboratory instrumentation and robot third-party device manufacturers for basic service and maintenance tasks.
• Practice the accurate management and maintenance of field service spares and a service inventory.

KEY SKILLS

• Regular completion of modules in Field Service Engineer training program, including foundational training modules, related hands-on courses, and exercises.
• Works collaboratively and with assistance to solve technical issues on HighRes products and has begun to demonstrate application of training and competency in problem-solving.
• Self-identifies knowledge and skills gaps and seeks technical assistance in solving customer issues.
• Works proactively with support and cross-functional groups to achieve timely and customer-focused issue resolution.
• Notifies senior Customer Service team members and Customer Service management of potential product and service quality issues.
• Fundamental written and oral skills in communication of technical and non-technical information to customers and colleagues at multiple organizational levels.
• Organized and accepts assistance in scheduling, achieving tasks and objectives, and completion of all aspects of service call handling and documentation.
• Demonstrates progressive improvement in customer service skills with ability to communicate sensitive information to customers and to address interpersonal conflict appropriately and with professional demeanor.
• Have a keen eye for quality and attention to detail.
• Able to work in confined spaces.
• Capable of lifting this up to 25kg.

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in electromechanical/life science/engineering or certification with equivalent experience in lieu of degree is required.
• Typically, 0-1 years (1-3 years at Level I) direct experience in a field service or customer-facing support role, with preference for experience in laboratory or industrial automation products, robotics, or laboratory instrumentation field service. In-house automation support/engineering experience will also qualify.
• HVAC/cooling/environmental experience as well as control software/firmware, computer communications (TCP/IP, RS232), and object-oriented programming experience are advantages, but not required.
• Knowledge of Computer communications (TCP/IP, RS232).
• Ability to travel weekly to customer sites, with overnight domestic travel up to 80% and potential, occasional international travel required.
• Valid driver’s license.