Associate Field Engineering Specialist - Birmingham, AL

Territory: Birmingham, AL

Travel: 30% - 40%

Job Facts:
This is an exciting time to join the Roche Support Network. If you are passionate about problem solving then this is the position for you! As a research-focused healthcare company, Roche discovers, develops and provides innovative
diagnostics and therapeutic products and services that deliver significant benefits to patients and healthcare professionals - from early detection and prevention of diseases to diagnostics, treatment and treatment monitoring. Roche is a successful company that can offer exciting career opportunities. We encourage and support your development in areas of your interest which will prepare you for the next level in your career path. We know that people are responsible for our success, and we value our employees. Our commitment is to create a work environment where feeling valued, respected, and empowered is a daily experience.

The Opportunity:
The Roche Support Network group is committed to providing industry-defining support to its customers. As an Associate Field Engineering Specialist, you will have the opportunity to travel and demonstrate your expertise as a technical repair and/or installation specialist for Roche assigned product lines and provide valued service to your laboratory customers in an assigned territory. This position serves as a new technical repair or installation specialist for Roche products for assigned product lines and geographies. Provides routine technical support to customers on operational and maintenance aspects of system equipment. Performs on-site service, repair and/or installation of company product(s). This may include any aspect of field support and is not limited to mechanical/system hardware and software, networking/wireless networking. Serves as customer contact on routine technical and service-related problems. Receives training and delivers service within the normal scope of the position. Follows documented practices, policies and procedures in providing repair and installation support. Diagnoses mechanical, hardware, software and system failure, using established procedures. Determines the most cost-effective repair/resolution to minimize customer downtime. Provides analysis, feedback and recommendations on product failure trends and serviceability issues. Documents all activity in a manner compliant with the company's quality procedures. Specialized knowledge generally of a particular area, system or equipment. Requires specific training and certification. Applies some advanced skills to the position or specialization. May adapt procedures, processes, tools, equipment and techniques to meet the more complex requirements of the position. Duties are generally routine, but may include non-routine tasks. Resolves most questions and problems and refers only the most complex issues to higher levels. Responsible for maintaining and continuously improving the quality system and achieving quality objectives through daily actions.

Who you are:

• High school diploma and 2 years of technical school or equivalent military training or equivalent work experience

• 2 years of experience repairing or servicing mechanical/system hardware and software, or networking/wireless
  networking or equivalent level of competency attained through appropriate training curriculum

Preferred Requirements:

• Basic knowledge of electronics, electro-mechanical systems and information technology

• Knowledge of basic chemistry

• Ability to work after hours, provide weekend and holiday support on a rotated basis within an assigned territory

• and/or geographic region and be on call 24/7 during rotation

• Ability to develop in-depth technically related troubleshooting skills

• Good written/verbal communication, organization and prioritization skills

• Effective customer service skills, which includes a positive attitude, helpful customer interaction, and maintenance of ongoing customer relationships

Are you ready to apply?

Relocation benefits are not available for this position.

At Roche, more than 100,000 people across 100 countries are pushing back the frontiers of healthcare. Working together, we've become one of the world's leading research-focused healthcare groups. Our success is built on innovation, curiosity and diversity.

As a global leader in healthcare, Roche Diagnostics offers a broad portfolio of products, tools and services that help in the prevention, diagnosis and management of diseases like HPV, HIV, hepatitis and diabetes as well as other medical conditions, such as fertility and blood coagulation. These products and services are used by researchers, physicians, patients, hospitals and laboratories worldwide to help improve people's lives.

Roche is an equal opportunity employer and strictly prohibits unlawful discrimination based upon an individual's race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin/ancestry, age, mental/physical disability, medical condition, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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