What are the responsibilities and job description for the Field Service Engineer position at IPSEN?
Job Type
Full-time
Description
The Field Service Engineer role is a remote position servicing the Atlanta / Columbus, GA and Birmingham / Huntsville, AL areas. Travel up to 90% of the time and must have a home base in within close proximity to service the assigned market.
Summary
Plans and coordinates assignments as directed by the HUB Lead or Regional Service Manager. This includes installation, upgrading, and / or troubleshooting technical issues, performing scheduled maintenance and calibration services. Ensures first class service performance in quality of execution, speed of repair as well as appearance towards the customer.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Installs and starts up new equipment, or modifies existing equipment at customer's facility, to ensure proper operational functionality according to the equipment specification & scope of work outlined in the Sales Order or Field Service work instruction.
- Review project scope of supply and budget allowance, and work within the allocated parameters.
- Execute and identify technical issues and service jobs of heat treatment equipment at the customer site to provide on-site technical assistance to help repair, troubleshoot, perform preventative maintenance, calibrations, etc.
- Reviews equipment reports and documentation from the customer and other field representatives to aid in troubleshooting equipment faults.
- Analyzes results and makes recommendations for repair or replacement of faulty components, and / or other corrective actions.
- Coordinates problem solving activities through central support structure, including Tech Support, AMS Parts group, Engineering, or Customer Service Managers, to expedite required repairs.
- Identify and promote up- / cross-selling potential for services of heat treatment equipment at the customer site.
- Function as first point of contact for customers with existing service contracts.
- Plan and schedule service jobs in coordination with the Regional Service Manager.
- Accurately and timely record hours worked, job assignments, and submit expense reports.
- Document performed service jobs and record possible warranty claims
- Trains on essential skills through workshops, bulletins, and on-the-job shadowing, based on field insights and company offerings. May be required to attend Ipsen FSE Academy located in Cherry Valley, IL.
- Develops and conducts customer training on the equipment in a safe manner, covering both the equipment and related components.
- Works safely and follows all Ipsen safety protocols and policies. This includes strict adherence to Lock-Out / Tag-Out, Confined Space protocols, etc., as well as customer site-specific safety trainings.
- During slow or open time, the FSE will schedule courtesy customer visits to inspect equipment and advise customers to any potential service needs.
Requirements
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Education and Experience
Physical / Visual / Mental / Environmental Factors
The demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
