Automation Service Engineer, (Entry Level) Ann Arbor/Sterling Heights, Michigan

Description

POSITON SUMMARY:

The Automation Servicer Engineer (ASE) is responsible for attending to service needs of BD Advanced Diagnostics customers within their assigned geographic territory, as well as nationally, on an as-needed basis, utilizing appropriate tools and test equipment and schematic diagrams. The ASE is a self-starter, with the ability to deliver a best-in-class customer experience, while working remotely without direct supervision and able to conduct overnight travel on short-notice.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Promptly respond to customer needs and perform installations, maintenance, upgrades, and repairs using electronic and computer skills to ensure instruments meet specifications. Primary laboratory systems include but are not limited to; KiestrA, Microbiology, Molecular, and LC/MS

• Revenue Generation, collaborate across service and support teams to drive field service revenue through billable offerings like preventive maintenance and equipment moves

• Lead customer expectations, by communicating work performed and providing follow up plan if needed

• Collaborate with customers to proactively schedule and complete system upgrades as needed

• Report and document all customer complaints in appropriate systems of record for resolution and investigation.

• Maintain spare parts inventory, company-issued vehicle, and all assigned equipment (e.g., laptop, tools, test devices) in good condition and per policy.

• Demonstrate good judgment in utilization of company credit card, while adhering to expense levels within the established business guidelines.

• Flexibility to travel up to 50% of time outside of home geographic area, based upon business needs.

• Travel includes both scheduled and unscheduled visits, with increased overnight stays for wide territories and occasional national travel.

• On-Call Support: Participate in weekend/holiday on-call rotation (~every 6 weeks), requiring local phone availability and potential national travel for instrument support.

• Always maintain a professional appearance.

• Must participate in vendor credentialing programs and finish the vendor credentialing requirements to gain and maintain access to customer facilities. Candidate must have a Real ID.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Electronic Technology, Computer Science, Biomedical or other related disciplines

• Understanding of electronics, electro-mechanical devices (Mechatronics), PLCs, and pneumatics.

• Intermediate knowledge of information systems networking architecture design and set up.

• Intermediate understanding of computer software operating systems and the ability to speak with customer’s information technology personnel and lab leadership to schedule and complete routine software upgrades and maintenance.

Preferred:

• Expertise in Robotics

• Experience with Liquid Chromatography (LC) and Mass Spec (MS) instrumentation

• Knowledge of Lab Information Systems (LIS) and database management

• A+, Microsoft or Cisco accreditation advantageous Understanding of basic computer security concepts and standard processes

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

• Outstanding customer service and soft skills

• Must possess and maintain a valid state-issued Real ID driver's license with at least 3 years of driving history and meet BD's auto safety standards

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift 30 to 40 lb. objects from the floor to chest level

• Ability to turn manual sockets, crescent wrenches, and screw drivers repeatedly over the course of an 8-to-10-hour day

• Ability to sit, kneel, squat, bend, and stand repeatedly in a 8–10-hour period to assemble and repair instrument suites

• Ability to push and pull objects weighing up to 70 lbs

• Ability to perform fine motor tasks while reaching over the course of an 8–10-hour day

• Ability to carry a 30 lb. pack on your back for up to 1 hour

• Ability to drive distances of up to 6 hours, and in adverse weather conditions

• Able to climb portable ladders and step stools

• May be required to wear a respirator while servicing equipment, thus must be able to pass a fit test and annual spirometry

Why Join Us?

To find purpose in the possibilities, we need people who can see the bigger picture, who understand the human story that underpins everything we do. We welcome people with the imagination and drive to help us reinvent the future of healthcare.