Field Service Manager - Korea

LivaNova; Bloemfontein; On-site; ZAR 500 000 - 700 000; Full time

Job summary

A global medtech company is seeking a Service Manager in Bloemfontein to provide expert advice and lead the Field Service Team. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's Degree in Biomedical Engineering, over 5 years of field service engineering experience, and strong communication skills. Key responsibilities include managing service operations, providing technical support for medical devices, and ensuring compliance with ethical standards. Join us to innovate and impact lives positively.

Qualifications

• Experience of related medical devices is preferred.
• Minimum 5 years experience in field service engineering or related field.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert advice and assistance on devices to distributors.
• Lead the Field Service Team and department planning.
• Perform installation, maintenance, troubleshooting for medical devices.
• Drive customer satisfaction and coordinate complaints.

Skills

Field service engineering experience

Team management

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Self-starter

Customer service

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Biomedical Engineering or related field

Job description

As a global medtech company, we are driven by our Vision of changing the trajectory of lives for a new day and our Mission to create ingenious solutions that ignite patient turnarounds. Our relentless commitment to patients and strong legacy of innovation in healthcare are the foundation of our future. If you're looking for a new chance, a new beginning, a new trajectory, LivaNova is where your talent can truly thrive. Join our talented team members worldwide to become a pioneer of tomorrow—because at LivaNova, we don’t just treat conditions — we aspire to alter the course of lives.

Job Purpose

Functional responsibility:

Provide expert advice and assistance on the devices to distributors and customer representatives within the region.

Lead the Field Service Team and be involved in department planning, including the development of service programs, competitive analysis, department strategies and provides periodic on-the-job service training for distributor engineers.

Provide periodic on-site technical assistance to resolve difficult equipment and customer problems, especial for the key customers.

The Service Manager is considered the expert on this specific product line.

Responsible for building up and standardize spare parts inventory management, service protocol.

Major Accountabilities

Service Strategy & Execution

• Implement regional service plans, including ATS/HLM maintenance and database improvements.
• Drive customer satisfaction and coordinate complaints, FCOs, and FENs with HQ.
• Provide technical training and support to distributor teams.

Technical Service & Customer Support

• Perform installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and technical support for medical devices.
• Deliver responsive customer service, manage inquiries, and resolve complaints.
• Track equipment assets, service records, and contract renewals.
• Maintain and request critical spare parts inventory.

Team & Knowledge Development

• Support team capability through training, coaching, and resource coordination.
• Develop FAQ and technical documentation for internal and customer use.

Asset, Documentation & Cost Management

• Ensure responsible management of company assets and tools.
• Complete service reports and administrative tasks on time.
• Maintain cost-effective operations within the assigned territory.

Compliance & Ethical Conduct

• Ensure full compliance with LivaNova’s ethics, compliance, and code-of-conduct standards.
• Enforce company policies, procedures, and business practices.

Perform additional tasks as assigned by line managers.

Ideal Background

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Biomedical Engineering or related field

Languages

English: good spoken & written

Experience/Professional requirement

• Minimum 5 years experience in field service engineering or related field
• Minimum 2 years experience in managing team
• Experience of related medical devices is preferred
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Use logical methods to identify and solve equipment, software and operating system problems quickly and accurately
• Demonstrated self-starter with the ability to proactive plan, schedule and develop own work with minimal supervision
• Proven track record of demonstrating knowledge and understanding of compliance topics
• People management skills
• Ability to work effectively with co-workers and customers

Welcome to impact. Welcome to innovation. Welcome to your new life.