Field Service Technician HW - NYC

Field Service Technician (FST)

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Performs technical, mainly pre-defined tasks for accomplishing defined service delivery work for customer equipment. At Varian, a Siemens Healthineers Company, we bring together the world's best talent to realize our vision of a world without fear of cancer. Together, we work passionately to develop and deliver easy-to-use, efficient oncology solutions.

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The Field Service Technician (FST) is primarily engaged in completing preventive maintenance tasks on Varian Medical Systems (VMS) linear accelerator and imaging systems, ensuring that our customers' equipment operates efficiently. The Hardware FST is responsible for performing preventative maintenance on all designated VMS equipment according to instructions and company guidelines. Each FST operates in a designated field service region and represents VMS.

Job Role:

• Proactively perform specific periodic and preventative maintenance activities on Linear Accelerators and associated medical equipment outside of normal business hours per documented procedures.
• Manage time and maintain a daily/weekly schedule to effectively perform preventative maintenance on systems throughout the service region.
• Understand and recognize the need to escalate incidents when necessary and/or request additional assistance from more tenured representatives or leadership.
• Maintain administrative duties, which includes timely completion and submission of field service work orders and expense reports along with management of consignment (parts) and other required documentation according to VMS procedures.
• Communicate required follow up actions to primary assigned representative.

Minimum Required Skills and Knowledge:

• Excellent time management and professional communication skills both internal to Varian and externally to customers.
• Ability to develop and maintain strong customer relationships through utilization of strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Frequent use and application of technical documentation (both electronic and paper documents), standards, principles, concepts, and techniques in the field.
• Basic knowledge of electronic, electro-mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and plumbing systems. Familiar with basic operation of handheld test equipment used for verification/checkout of electronic equipment to include Digital Multimeter (DVM/DMM), and Digital Oscilloscope.
• Basic technical experience with micro-computers/PC based systems.
• Basic technical knowledge and experience with simple hand tools.
• Maintain Vendor Credentialing status and compliance with both company and customer defined requirements necessary to gain customer site access, unless prohibited by law. These requirements vary by client and may include but are not limited to: Proof of valid identification (photo, driver's license, SSN) Criminal background checks, Drug screens, Immunizations (Hep B, MMR, Varicella, Influenza, Tetanus, COVID-19), Annual TB testing, and other assigned training.
• Minimum: HS Degree or Equivalent Preferred: Vocational training or military experience with electronics.

Other Desired Skills and Knowledge:

• Be able to understand and utilize the escalation process to Field Service Representative, Management, Service Delivery and Support, Product Support Engineering, Applications Required Certifications and Training: Has completed all required VMS training classes for HW Preventive Maintenance.
• Experience Level with Business Tools: Familiar with business tools such as E-mail, Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Experience with HCM (e.g., Workday) or equivalent ERP product and productivity software desired.
• Strong ability to manage customer expectations while building and maintaining positive relationships.

Note: Candidate must live within close proximity or be willing to relocate to NY City, NY. This is a field based "remote" position that requires onsite work at several local customer locations.

Candidates must be legally authorized for employment in the United States. Qualified Applicants will not require employer sponsored work authorization now or in the future for employment in the United States.

The annual base pay for this position is: Min $61,000 - Max $91,500. Factors which may affect starting pay within this range may include geography/market, skills, education, experience, and other qualifications of the successful candidate.

Position must have full access to Siemens Healthineers' client sites to perform the essential functions of this position. Many clients require Siemens Healthineers employees and representatives to meet certain Vendor Credentialing requirements before they will be allowed to have access to their sites. Unless prohibited by law, position must meet all Vendor Credentialing requirements necessary to have full client access and must continue to meet those requirements during the course of employment in this position. These requirements vary by client and may include, but are not limited to: Proof of valid identification (photo, driver's license, SSN) Criminal background checks Drug screens Immunizations (COVID-19, Hep B, MMR, Varicella, Influenza, Tetanus) Annual TB testing Healthcare training.

The Company offers the following benefits for this position: medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, 401(k) retirement plan, life insurance, long-term and short-term disability insurance, paid parking/public transportation, paid time off, paid sick and safe time.

Siemens Healthineers is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability unrelated to ability, marital status, family responsibilities, pregnancy, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, transgender, sex stereotyping, order of protection status, protected veteran or military status, or an unfavorable discharge from military service, and other categories protected by federal, state or local law.

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