Field Service Engineer - Level 2

Location/Region:
This position requires residence in the Seattle/Tacoma, WA area. Will be covering the Pacific Northwest (OR, WA, MT, UT, WY).

The Field Service Engineer Level 2 is an intermediate level field service position that has met the FSE Level 1 requirements and necessitates frequent use and general knowledge of industry practices, techniques, and standards required to install, service and maintain assigned systems. Success in this role requires a solid understanding of the theory, application and technical workings of all required equipment and an ability to work independently on them in a customer setting.

Success requires the ability to support a given account base, retain contract customers, complete PMs on time, and perform administrative duties accurately and timely. Level 2 CSEs must utilize their training to effectively diagnose and troubleshoot issues they encounter in the field. Effective and efficient troubleshooting is imperative in this role. Level 2 FSEs are expected to escalate quickly and via the appropriate process when customers complain or when technical support is required to resolve a challenging issue.

This is a customer-facing role and therefore strong interpersonal skills and an ability to communicate effectively are required to be successful. Excellent time management skills are a must in order to be an effective efficient Field Service Engineer. As the level of proficiency increases, highly performing Level 2 FSEs may be asked to assist Level 1 FSEs.

• Provide industry-leading installation services for new equipment with an attention to detail, a high standard for system performance and a professional hand-off to the customer.
• Independently troubleshoot and successfully diagnose issues on assigned equipment quickly and accurately so that a repair can happen within a single visit.
• Confirm all SVOs within 24 hours of finishing the work following all procedures and guidelines for spare parts and time allocations.
• Provide accurate and detailed as requested for billable quotations within 24 hours.
• Complete all PMs for contract customers within 90 days of SVO assignment using proper checklists and documentation which must be shared with the customer.
• Escalate any unresolved issue using the appropriate process quickly to ensure customer satisfaction and rapid resolution.
• Educate customers on possible upgrades and accessories to improve the capabilities of their equipment and pass any and all leads to the proper channels.
• Connect all available systems to the ZEISS Predictive Service network, as agreed by the Customer.
• Conduct special site or system environmental analysis tests as assigned by management.
• Train customers on basic system operation and maintenance using established guidelines.
• Properly care for all ZEISS tools and assets as may be made available during the execution of assigned responsibilities.
• Successful completion of all assigned technical training to acquire a thorough knowledge of assigned company equipment. This includes completing all required pre-reading assignments before all classroom courses, independently studying all materials and passing the courses to the satisfaction of the instructors.
• Actively engages in personal development (leverages the content available on the ZEISS CurioZ online training portal, as well as self-inspired development of knowledge as it relates to the role).
• Responsible for your personal safety when visiting labs and institutions by understanding the basics of lab behavior and an awareness of risks. Additionally, comply with all customer site safety protocols.
• Respect, live and share with internal and external customers, the ZEISS values.
• Other duties as assigned by manager.

• 4-year degree or technical certificate in technical/scientific discipline, related military electronics experience or an equivalent combination of training and experience such as 3+ years direct experience building, maintaining, installing, and/or repairing similarly complex automated electromechanical systems.
• 3-5 years of professional work experience.
• Sound knowledge and understanding of Laboratory Safety requirements for BSL 1, 2,…