Service Engineer II- Western US territory
Technology, Data & Digital · Software & Web Development · Software Engineering · Embedded Systems
In short
Service Engineer II responsible for post-sale customer support including installation, repair, and maintenance of cryostat solutions, primarily through on-site visits and remote communications. Requires a Bachelor's degree in engineering, 1-3 years of technical service experience, and proficiency in CRM/ERP software. The role involves significant travel within the Western US territory and remote work from San Francisco, CA.
Responsibilities
- Troubleshoot, diagnose, and resolve customer problems via on-site visits, telephone, video call, and email.
- Track and follow up with customers to ensure issues are resolved.
- Travel to customer sites to perform installations, user training, maintenance, and resolve problems.
- Perform remote installations by video call.
- Prepare service trip reports, document issues, and pass on relevant information to operations and engineering teams.
- Issue RMAs, work with Sales, Production, and Shipping/Receiving to ensure service work is completed promptly and systems are returned and invoiced.
- Identify systemic customer issues and work towards root cause and corrective actions.
- Participate in quality assurance councils.
- Provide detailed feedback to Headquarters regarding customer feedback and quality issues.
- Review product manuals for accuracy and assist in the development of product and service manuals.
- Work on New Product Initiatives (NPI) with headquarters staff by providing input on serviceability.
- Actively sell Service capabilities at customer sites by working with Inside Sales and the Regional Sales Account Manager.
- Travel domestically and internationally 50-75% of the time.
- Routinely track time spent on Service projects, with a goal of 30 hours per week of billable hours.
- Test and troubleshoot various components within systems including mechanical design, wiring harnesses, PCBs, piezoelectric components, compressors, and vacuum pumps.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline, or experience as a technician in a related field.
- 1-3 years’ experience in a technical service role, which includes travel to customer sites.
- Experience servicing equipment with electronics, software, mechanical, and firmware components.
- Basic electronics wiring and circuitry troubleshooting skills.
- Ability to read electrical schematics.
- Basic understanding of the heat transfer modes (conduction, convection, radiation).
- Able to work with small tools such as tweezers, fine screwdrivers, and small handheld DMM leads.
- Knowledge of Salesforce or equivalent CRM software.
- Knowledge of Epicor or equivalent ERP software.
- Experience with Microsoft Office, Adobe Acrobat, and the ability to learn other standard business applications.
- Cross-functional team-building skills.
- Strong client-facing communication skills including punctuality, tact, and work focus.
- Strong, positive interpersonal skills and ability to work as an effective member of a team.
- Skilled at creating and maintaining positive client relationships.
- Skilled at building and managing schedules, timelines, and resource allocation.
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Proven personal task management skills and a high level of self-motivation and initiative.
- Ability to work independently and remotely.
- A creative and disciplined approach to problem-solving.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to read, write, and edit technical documents.
- Strong skills in engineering concepts and understanding scientific instruments.
- Must have an affinity for regional travel.
- Candidates must meet federal facility entry requirements for US government facilities.
Desired Qualifications
- Cryogenics and heat transfer experience is a significant plus.
Benefits
- Culture of trust and accountability
- Lifelong learning and career growth
- Innovation powered by people
- Comprehensive compensation and benefits
- Health and well-being
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