Customer Service Engineer

PerkinElmer; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 480,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in scientific solutions is seeking a Customer Service Engineer in Johannesburg. This role involves providing technical support, conducting maintenance and repairs, and ensuring customer satisfaction through effective service delivery. The ideal candidate should have a relevant engineering degree and a strong background in service experience, with excellent problem-solving skills and customer relations.

Qualifications

• Min. 4+ years of service experience.
• Willingness to travel up to 40%.
• Valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Fulfill aftersales needs of customers in the assigned territory.
• Accountable for installation and Warranty service in the Field.
• Provide customer support through on-site installation and troubleshooting.

Skills

Customer service

Technical support

Troubleshooting

Problem diagnosis

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Job description

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Customer Service Engineer

Apply locations Johannesburg time type Full time posted on Posted Yesterday job requisition id REQ-055185

When joining PerkinElmer, you select an experienced and trusted leader in scientific solutions, with the support of a global service network and distribution centers, providing the right solution, at the right time, to meet critical customer needs. With over an 80+ year legacy of advancing science and a mission of innovating for a healthier world, our dedicated team collaborates closely with commercial, government, academic and healthcare customers to deliver our broad portfolio of analytical solutions, and OneSource services.

Job Title

Customer Service Engineer

Location(s)

Johannesburg

Provides technical support in the development and implementation of customer applications and company products. Conducts on-site enhancements, maintenance, and support for new and existing systems. Implements new product configurations/software upgrades, installs network devices and/or hardware components/peripherals. Diagnoses, troubleshoots, and repairs technical problems. Knowledgeable of company and third-party vendor products utilized in the customer's application/systems.

Responsibilities:

• To fulfill aftersales needs of customers in the assigned territory
• To Maintain response time & downtime as per the SLA to assigned customers
• Accountable for instruments installation and Warranty service in the Field.
• Accountable for Billable service and promote the service contracts.
• Accountable for Accessories & generating lead for Consumables sales
• Develop and deliver a productivity strategy that contributes quarterly impacts to the business
• Deliver actionable data driven insights to explore new areas of operational excellence.
• Perform field service as advised by the Reporting Manager, carrying out repairs, maintenance and installation of instrumentation and their accessories.
• Provide highly visible customer support through the performance of on-site installation, troubleshooting, service, and repair of complex equipment and systems.
• Execute preventive maintenance calls as scheduled.
• Actively demonstrate compliance with all team targets.
• Maintain personal service spares issued and inventory records to the highest standard.
• Ensure all anomalies are quickly and effectively reported and resolved.
• Ensure that all tools and test equipment is adequate to perform service required, and that all test equipment issued is calibrated at the times.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree from relevant engineering faculty/department
• Min. 4+ years of service experience.
• Willingness to travel up to 40%
• Valid driver’s license
• Very good customer service and customer relations

Provides technical support in the development and implementation of customer applications and company products. Conducts on-site enhancements, maintenance, and support for new and existing systems. Implements new product configurations/software upgrades, installs network devices and/or hardware components/peripherals. Diagnoses, troubleshoots, and repairs technical problems. Knowledgeable of company and third-party vendor products utilized in the customer's application/systems.

About Us

Are you ready to help improve the lives of millions of people and create ahealthier world? When you work at PerkinElmer, that’s exactly what you’lldo. From our dedicated scientists and world-class operations employeesto our innovative R&D professionals and committed sales and servicegroups, we’re a unique team of 5,000+ global colleagues who come towork every day knowing we’re making a difference. Through innovation,collaboration, and believing in our mission, we strive to create aninspiring and inclusive culture for our employees, so that they can betheir best and, together, create a better tomorrow. Join us today.