Field Service Engineer

Job description

Primary Function of Position

Intuitive Surgical is widely considered the most exciting medical device company in the world today. Surgeons worldwide are changing the way surgery is performed by utilizing our robotic surgical device, the da Vinci® Surgical System, to enhance their surgical precision and greatly improve patient benefits. We have attracted some of the best and brightest on our team and now we are seeking a Field Service Engineer to manage Customer Technical Relations after the point of Sale on All Intuitive Surgical Products, in an assigned territory.

This position will require you to work independently, manage and prioritize technical escalations, and establish and maintain expectations with both the direct customer and other Intuitive surgical employees.

Roles and Responsibilities

Senior da Vinci ® Surgical technical expert across all system platforms. Analyze customer’s requirements to ensure effective system installation by providing Pre site Planning and Installation Coordination with the customer. Ability to autonomously manage and schedule both planned and unplanned appointments with Customers to ensure maximum system reliability, functionality and that Uptime Guarantees are achieved. Assess and determine follow up visits to ensure maximum system reliability.

Use discretion and independent judgment when assessing the functionality and Repairing Intuitive Surgical products. Ability to identify, make recommendations, and or provide feedback to Product Support and Product Engineering on Product or process enhancements that addresses customer concerns. Provide on-site technical and training support to Junior and Filed Service Engineer, prevent, or ensure proper technical escalation to resolution.

Engage service contract renewal discussion with hospitals by presenting the value proposition of Intuitive Surgical’s service offerings. Use discretion and independent judgment when assessing customer-training needs with respect to technical training in an Operating Room environment and provide both technical training and or technical support as required. Independently manage all administrative duties of role that includes but are not limited to; Spare Parts Inventory, Returned Material Authorizations, Calibrated Equipment, Training Documentation, Preventative Maintenance Scheduling, Service Contracts Billings, System Configurations, and data in Call Escalation database.

Support Sales Training and Marketing events by analyzing potential issues and develop independent strategies to resolve.

Qualifications

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Experience

College degree in applied science or engineering preferred; or equivalent training/experience which may include extensive course work or study in the field of engineering or applied science. 5-10 years of experience as a Field Service Engineer, including experience in the medical device industry. Strong written and oral communication skills. Excellent interpersonal skills. Strong administrative and record keeping skills.

Strong knowledge of Operating Room protocol. Track record of solid customer relationships with Surgeons and Hospital staff. Proven track record in providing training support. Well versed at presenting the value proposition of service offerings. Proven ability to independently troubleshoot complex electro-mechanical systems. An ability to travel up to 80%