Associate Field Automation Engineer

Associate Field Automation Engineer

Santa Monica, CA

Responsible for Preventive Maintenance (PM’s) and minor repairs on all Tecan products.

Responsibilities:

Performs preventative maintenance and repairs on Tecan instruments.

Participation in the sharing of information obtained from unique problems or training

Ability and willingness to maintain a travel schedule and to travel on short notice.

Specialized to the Field Service Team and the Tecan organization if appropriate.

Performs record keeping of service calls according to company policy.

Maintains appropriate parts inventory by checking stock to determine inventory level; anticipating needed supplies; placing and expediting orders for supplies; verifying receipt of supplies.

Provides back-up service support outside of assigned territory as needed.

Maintains technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, and reviewing technical publications.

Handles essential tasks as assigned and responds to change productively.

Follows all local safety procedures, State and Federal OSHA Regulations, and reports any safety concerns.

Skills

Ability to work well under pressure and to multitask

Strong organizational skills

Strong follow-up skills

Ability to complete all tasks assigned in a timely fashion

High level of commitment and initiative

Willingness to disseminate new information obtained to automation team members

Professional phone etiquette required.

to interact effectively with diverse groups inside and outside of the organization

Ability to work effectively with customers

Ability to manage time effectively

Ability to travel up to 70% of the time

Retains a valid driver’s license.

Dependability is a must.

Excellent written and oral communication skills (including legible handwriting).

A desire to make the difference!

Proven team player

Experience

BS degree in Life Science or Computer Science desired

Electro/mechanical experience a plus

Well-developed PC skill level, including MS Windows and Office Suite.

Must be located within the west Los Angeles area.

Salary range is $93,000 - 103,000 DOE