Field Services Engineer, MRI

Field Services Engineer, MRI page is loaded Field Services Engineer, MRIlocations: Durbantime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: 566847 Job TitleField Services Engineer, MRI Job DescriptionField Service Engineer is to support the technical needs of Philips customers, providing maintenance and installation to HealthTech products & services, maximizing customer satisfaction by seeking opportunities to support our customers further and deliver value. Technical, with strong customer focus, and works collaboratively with the wider organization to provide exceptional service to our customers. Technical capabilities range from product malfunctions, proactive, predictive, upgrades, Bench Repair and installations, and can be provided at customer location/bench repair facility or remotely or via accessing Philips Remote Service channels. Your role This is a multimodality Field Service Position with MRI been the primary modality Serves as the technical resource for implementing solutions that require analysis of situations or data, and an in-depth knowledge of the solution. Prepares site assessments. Provides technical review of system configurations to ensure viability of system performance. Prepares as-built drawings to document work completed during project or particular job. Resolves complex customer issues requiring independent judgment based on strong MRI knowledge and skills. Provides remote and on-site technical support to installed customer base. Instructs customers in the operation and maintenance of the Philips solution. Performs regular maintenance, completes required technical modifications, and conducts troubleshooting and repair to remedy issues. Escalates any technical configuration that is not consistent with technical standards. Proactively suggests process and product improvements based on site experiences and IT knowledge. Delivers customer projects that require analysis of situations and full understanding of the solution being implemented. Normally receives little instruction on day-to-day work, works independently, and should be able to take the lead role in most customer engagements. Exercises independent judgment to adapt to typical variances in the customer environment for obtaining effective results. Properly completes assigned project activities with responsibility for results within project work estimates and defined delivery methods Works in conjunction with internal project managers, clinical application consultants, field service engineers, senior Technical Consultants, third-party entities, and customer technical lead. Provides regular status of installation activities to project manager, other team members, and functional manager. Collaborates with Account Manager to assist in the solution selling process. Diagnoses and resolves technical hardware and software issues (remotely & on-site). Analyzes reported problems via Remote Service functionality and/or direct contact with the site and collaborates with the Customer Care Solutions Center support engineer to identify, analyze and develop a resolution plan and take the actions required to resolve a customer's issues. Resolution plans which exceed the individual's skill or experience level are escalated to the next support level. Regular updates regarding the status of the repair activity are communicated to the customer and Philips management. You are the right fit if: College graduate degree level or equivalent desired in Clinical or Electrical or Computing Systems Engineering. Biomedical Engineer preferred. +/- 5 years' experience working on MRI' s in a customer facing role. Excellent PC skills (e.g. experience with Microsoft Windows and Office software applications) including basic level networking skills Experienced with DICOM Be experienced in the use of MRI test equipment Be able to understand the test results and be able to apply it to the repair process. The candidate must be willing to attend oversees equipment training when required The candidate must be willing to travel on occasional basis for support in other regions The Candidate must be willing to be on standby in accordance to the standby schedule in the region Strong Customer focus Capacity to listen and communicate in a clear and effective manner Problem solving/troubleshooting mind-set Strong team player Employment Equity The Company's approved Employment Equity Plan and Targets will be considered as part of the recruitment process. As an Equal Opportunities employer, we actively encourage and welcome people with various disabilities to apply. Only apply for this role if you are a South African Citizen by birth or Naturalization prior to the 27 April 1994 About Philips We are a health technology company. We built our entire company around the belief that every human matters, and we won't stop until everybody everywhere has access to the quality healthcare that we all deserve. Do the work of your life to help the lives of others. • Learn more about . • Discover . • Learn more about . • Learn more about our commitment to diversity and inclusion . Philips, we believe that every human matters. As a global health-tech leader, we focus on improving people's health and wellbeing through meaningful innovation. The people who work here share our passion and are motivated to bring this purpose to life.For more than 130 years, we have been creating technologies and innovations that improve people's lives and support healthcare practitioners. 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