On - site Service Engineer

On-Site Service Engineer: Birmingham, AL

We have an immediate opening for an On-Site Service Engineer in Birmingham, AL. This position is 2nd shift. Occasionally this position may have to work different shifts and be on-call for nights and weekends. The position reports to the Protedyne Director of Customer Care. The ideal candidates must work well under minimal managerial direction to perform customer support activities involving installation, troubleshooting, repair, qualifications, validation services, and preventive maintenance for complex laboratory automation. May also be required to provide operator training and field upgrades as required. The positions will train at Protedyne's Bloomfield, CT facility for the first 2-3 months.

Work Schedule: Monday – Friday 3:00pm-11:30pm

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the Propel, Matrix, and Propel Plate Accelerator systems – running the systems, completing preventative maintenance and doing routine and emergency repairs.
• Executes Factory Acceptance Testing of automation equipment at Protedyne's manufacturing site in Windsor, CT.
• Installs equipment at customer sites and conducts Site Acceptance Tests.
• Responsible for system upgrades, qualifications and testing.
• Responsible for the upkeep and accuracy of assigned inventory.
• Provides high level of customer support in a fast-paced and challenging work environment.
• Continuously improves knowledge and skills to increase proficiency on equipment.
• Routinely completes administrative paperwork such as but not limited to: Customer Feedback, Time Reports, Inventory Reports, Equipment Checklists, and Maintenance Checklists.
• Occasionally provides training for operators of equipment.
• 25% domestic travel required (mostly during 3-month training period)
• Provide weekend, holiday and after hours work.
• Perform other assigned duties as required.

Requirements

• A.S. or B.S. degree in a technical field or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
• Computer literacy required (Microsoft Excel, word, Outlook)
• Working knowledge of various troubleshooting/analysis tools. Proficient use of diagnostic instrumentation and equipment such as DVMs, Oscilloscopes, Micrometers, etc.
• Minimum of 3 years related field service experience with complex automation systems.
• Previous Field Service experience in medical or laboratory automation is a plus.
• Demonstrates strong interpersonal and customer satisfaction skills.
• Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot complex electrical, pneumatic, and mechanical systems.
• Must possess excellent analytical, problem-solving and communication skills and demonstrate the ability to make sound judgments in the field.
• Ability to accurately diagnose issues as described by customers. Ability to triage calls and develop a best practices solution to keep systems in production.
• Ability to instruct customers in system operation and maintenance.
• The ability to maintain professional demeanor and sense of humor in demanding situations at customer site.
• Must be able to lift and carry heavy items (minimum 50 lbs) regularly such as inventory, tools, and instrumentation.
• Must be able to work independently and take ownership of on-site service responsibilities.

Benefits

Employees regularly scheduled to work 20 or more hours per week are eligible for comprehensive benefits including: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, STD/LTD, 401(k), Paid Time Off (PTO) or Flexible Time Off (FTO), Tuition Reimbursement and Employee Stock Purchase Plan. Casual, PRN & Part Time employees regularly scheduled to work less than 20 hours are eligible to participate in the 401(k) Plan only.

Labcorp is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer: Labcorp strives for inclusion and belonging in the workforce and does not tolerate harassment or discrimination of any kind. We make employment decisions based on the needs of our business and the qualifications and merit of the individual. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), family or parental status, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, personal appearance, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other legally protected characteristic. Additionally, all qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with applicable law. We encourage all to apply.