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Field Support Engineer

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  • About Us:

    How many companies can say they’ve been in business for over 177 years?!

    Here at ZEISS, we certainly can! As the pioneers of science, ZEISS handles the everchanging environments in a fast-paced world, meeting it with cutting edge of technologies and continuous advancements. ZEISS believes that innovation and technology are the key to a sustainable future and solutions for global change. We have a diverse range of portfolios throughout the ZEISS family in segments like, Industrial Quality & Research, Medical Technology, Consumer Markets and Semiconductor Manufacturing Technology. We are a global company with over 42,000 employees and have over 4,000 in the US and Canada alone! Make a difference, come join the team!

     

    Location/Region: This position is located in Pacific Northwest area and will cover WA, OR, ID, MT and UT. Extensive travel involved during the week.

     

    What’s the role?

    As a FSE II, you get to work with an astonishing team that plays a vital role Field Service of ZEISS Surgical Microscopes.

     

    The Field Support Engineer II, with limited supervision, installs, repairs, upgrades and performs preventative maintenance on specified Carl Zeiss Meditec instrumentation in a designated field service territory.  Represents Carl Zeiss Meditec at customer locations and works to achieve a high level of customer satisfaction. Responsible for all company issued property (inventory, tools, diagnostic equipment, vehicle, etc.) in accordance with company policies.  Maintains a high level of professional communication with their team, customers, management, Sales and Technical Support.

     

    Sound Interesting? Here’s what you’ll do:

    • Diagnose and repair all designated products within an assigned service territory, including preventative maintenance, installations and upgrades per specific training, manuals and Carl Zeiss Meditec guidelines.

    • Schedule, create, verify and/or modify customer visits as appropriate, by assessing customers’ needs, which may include financial impact to the practice, and patients’ well being.

    • Complete and submit a field service report on a daily basis according to written procedures as documented in the Field Service reference database.

    • Complete and submit a weekly expense report according to Carl Zeiss Meditec policies and procedures.

    • Maintain spare parts inventory according to company guidelines and return specific spare parts as designated by policy. 

    • Support revenue growth through the promotion and retention of service agreements.

    • Interface with customers in a professional, pleasant and calm demeanor.

    • Other duties may include, but are not limited to, instructing customers on operation and maintenance of equipment.

    • Maintains company-issued test equipment and support tools, including spare parts. 

    • Installation and maintenance of equipment at trade shows, as requested and required.

     

  • Job Requirements

    Job Requirements

    Do you qualify?


    • Minimum of three (3) years of related experience in Electronics, Fine Mechanics, Optics or Medical Field Service.
    • BS in Electronics, Engineering, or Computer Technology and related fields .
    • A+ and Net+ certification .
    • Ability to think through difficult customer issues and generate satisfactory customer satisfaction results.
    • Must be self-directed , able to work independently with limited management oversight.
    • Must have good verbal and written communication skills.
    • Must have strong computer skills.
    • Must be able to pass required training to service fine mechanics and optics. Ability to effectively service the equipment on which training is completed.
    • Multiple project and time management skills are required.

     

    The hourly pay range for this position is  $31.00 - $38.00.

     

    The pay offered for this role may be influenced by factors such as job location, scope of role, qualifications, education, experience, & complexity/specialization/scarcity of talent.
      
    This position is eligible for a Performance Bonus. 

     

    We have amazing benefits to support you as an employee at ZEISS!

    • Medical

    • Vision

    • Dental

    • 401k Matching

    • Employee Assistance Programs

    • Vacation and sick pay

    • The list goes on!

     

    Time-off

    • 12 holidays annually

    • 15 PTO days accrued annually

    • 3 floating holidays

    • Sick days

     

    ZEISS is an EEO/AA/M/F/Disabled Veteran Employer

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Field Support Engineer

Seattle, WA
Full time

Published on 04/02/2025

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