Field Support Engineer II

About Us:

How many companies can say they have been in business for over 178 years?!

Here at ZEISS, we certainly can! As the pioneers of science, ZEISS handles the ever-changing environments in a fast-paced world, meeting it with cutting edge technologies and continuous advancements. ZEISS believes that innovation and technology are the key to a sustainable future and solutions for global change. We have a diverse range of portfolios throughout the ZEISS family in segments like Industrial Quality & Research, Medical Technology, Consumer Markets and Semiconductor Manufacturing Technology. We are a global company with over 42,000 employees and have over 4,000 in the US and Canada alone! Make a difference, come join the team!

Location: Charlotte, NC but also covering TN and SC. 80% travel.

What’s the role?

Field Support Engineer II, with limited supervision, installs, repairs, upgrades and performs preventative maintenance on specified Carl Zeiss Meditec instrumentation in a designated field service territory.  Represents Carl Zeiss Meditec at customer locations and works to achieve a high level of customer satisfaction. Responsible for all companies issued property (inventory, tools, diagnostic equipment, vehicle, etc.) in accordance with company policies.  Maintains a high level of professional communication with their team, customers, management, Sales and Technical Support.

Sound Interesting?

Here’s what you’ll do:

• Complex to very complex equipment incl. associated machine accessories and complex systems; large portfolio span

• Installation, preventive maintenance, upgrades, and repair diagnoses mechanical, hardware, software and systems failures refering to policies and procedures using practicable solutions.

• Coordinates and implements basic to complex technical solutions.

• IMR activities on international scale possible.

• Exercises good judgement in selecting methods, techniques and evaluation criteria for obtaining results.

• May train customers on routine system operation of assigned products.

• Must successfully complete all assigned technical training to acquire an in depth knowledge of assigned company equipment; demonstration of high-level product & process knowledge of a technical nature. 

• May be trained on 3rd party systems, accessories or software as assigned by management, and possesses basic knowledge concerning the operation.

• May be trained to conduct special site or system environmental analysis tests as assigned by management and has the ability to use this knowledge to diagnose system problems or qualify sites as acceptable.

• Provides input for the compilation of routine machine/system documentation incl. service manuals and training material to internal department. 

• Following proscribed procedures, correctly order and obtain spare parts and expedite the return of any defective materials as may be required

• Liaise and schedule assigned service activities with the customer and ensure ZEISS Service Mgmt, Customer Interaction Center, and when appropriate, the Sales Account Manager is kept aware as required.

• May provide defined pricing, availability, and schedule information to customer within established guidelines. Supports quote preparation.

• Properly care for all ZEISS tools and assets as may be made available during the xecution of assigned responsibilities

• Determines most cost-effective repair/resolution to minimize customer downtime. Refers to policies and practices for guidance.

• Understands service KPIs, why they are in place and which behaviour will lead to which financial impact.

• Complete all necessary forms and reports in support of department and company data collection efforts, e.g. expense reports, service reports, quality reports, in prescribed timeframe. 

• Maintains an ongoing relationship with selected customers and sales staff to assure responsiveness. Advise customers on services and installations. Interprets customers’ needs; uses technical knowledge of products, product availability, sales territory, and individual customers to provide a key communications link to the customer. 

• Supports customers through specialized technical knowledge.

• Suggests additional and/or alternative products or services to meet customer needs if appropriate in consultation with CSE3.

• Plans and executions are moderately complex technical customer training.

• Guides and assists colleagues with lesser experience to increase process quality. Assist in the development and coaching with on-site / on the job training of CSE1.

• Secondly, respond to questions