Job ID R-505199 Date posted January 15, 2025

Be part of something bigger at BD. Here, you’ll help us share our innovative solutions with more clinics, physicians, pharmacies and medical entities which will in turn benefit the health and well-being of people and patients all over the nation. It’s an exciting, challenging and rewarding role, but you’ll be working from a place of strength thanks to our trusted name, and the belief in our products that you’ll quickly develop. Here, you’ll be channeling all your sales skills and experience into one singular goal: advancing the world of health™. At BD, you can make a true difference of one.

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Job Description Summary

The FSE provides technical support in the field & remotely on assigned instruments, providing outstanding service and efficient mastery of technical issues to ensure exceptional customer experience. The FSE will perform troubleshooting and manage complex customer situations utilizing their experience in customer management. You will also provide new product support, acting as a conduit between European service, marketing, local sales team disseminating information and actively engaging in launch plans & effective implementations.

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BD is one of the largest global medical technology companies in the world and is advancing the world of health by improving medical discovery, diagnostics and the delivery of care. We have over 65,000 employees and a presence in virtually every country around the world to address some of the most challenging global health issues.

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Field Service Engineer, BDB (BD Biosciences)

The FSE provides technical support in the field & remotely on assigned instruments, providing outstanding service and efficient mastery of technical issues to ensure exceptional customer experience. The FSE will perform troubleshooting and manage complex customer situations utilizing their experience in customer management. You will also provide new product support, acting as a conduit between European service, marketing, local sales team disseminating information and actively engaging in launch plans & effective implementations.

Work Location – Johannesburg, Gauteng.

Other Key Responsibilities:

  • Install and service complex diagnostic laboratory instruments, with minimum direct supervision, in response to scheduled and emergency customer requests, via dispatch by the back office.

  • Provide Technical Support. Preventive Maintenance, Corrective Maintenance. Conduct Software and Hardware upgrades.

  • Complete all service documentation as required by the position function.

  • Report and document all customer complaints in appropriate systems (Service Max) of record for resolution and investigation.

  • Provide follow-up to customers who have recently been provided service, to verify instrument functionality and customer satisfaction.

  • Properly maintain car stock inventory within limits established by recommended spare parts list.

  • Collaborate with the various teams. Applications, Commercial, Marketing, Quality and Customer Service Both locally and abroad.

  • Maintain all assigned calibrated test equipment and tools in good working condition and calibration dates.

  • Demonstrate good judgment in utilization of company resources, while adhering to expense levels within the established business guidelines.

  • Maintain and utilize company vehicle as prescribed by fleet vehicle contractor requirements, including vehicle service maintenance, cleanliness, and organization always.

  • Complete all administrative requirements of the position within expected timeframes.

  • Provide on-call support and afterhours support per published schedules, or on short-notice, as required in support of business needs.

  • Support an inclusive and diverse work environment.

  • This role expects at least 100% time to be utilized in regular field service activities.

About You

  • Bachelor’s university degree is preferred electrical, mechanical, or biomedical.

  • Proficient in Microsoft Office advance level

  • Strong problem-solving skills

  • Ability to work in a matrix organization.

  • Proficient in English (reading, writing, verbal) - Ability to communicate effectively, considering the comprehension levels of parties to whom the communication is addressed.

  • Ability and willingness to undertake regular travel within South Africa and outside South Africa when necessary.

  • Being accountable & responsible as being a member of a wider BD team, providing solutions and introducing corrective actions when needed.

  • Ability to be flexible and agile in keeping up with customer needs; is on the cutting edge of defining their next level of expectations and working to exceed them.

  • Going above and beyond to meet customer needs, always maintaining can-do attitude, proactively responding to customer feedback, and offering solutions, demanding excellence in all service provision.

  • Proactively builds knowledge and skills of self and others, to increase value/contribution to the company and to ensure personal and professional growth.

  • Results driven and committed towards goals. Consistently strives to achieve challenging goals and objectives whether individually or through others.

  • Ability to identify and initiate working relationships and to develop and maintain them in team environment and in relationships with various collaborators. Work optimally with others, be an active contributor and support other team members.

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