FRANK R. CICCONE Field Service Engineer
Cranston, RI 02920 401-***-**** ac17pj@r.postjobfree.com LinkedIn Profile URL
Highly technical, business-minded Field Service Engineer proven in spearheading installation, maintenance, troubleshooting and repair of complex biomedical equipment against aggressive requirements. Robust background developing and leading all facets of high-performance service departments. Collaborative relationship-builder skilled in securing partnership with customers, vendors, internal executives and key stakeholders to drive operational improvements and dramatic cost reductions.
Areas of expertise:
Field Service Engineering
Preventive Maintenance
Diagnostics & Testing
Manufacturing Operations
Project Management
Customer Service & Referrals
Quality Assurance
Equipment Installation & Repair
Continuous Improvement
Program Development & Launch
Relationship Building
Communications
Professional Experience
AUTOGENOMICS, Carlsbad, CA
Field Service Engineer – Tech Support Department, 2007 – 2017
Director of Service, Field Service Department, 2004 – 2007
Promoted multiple times due to exemplary performance and team leadership achievements for company focused on automated technologies for genetic analysis sector. As Field Service Engineer, installed, repaired and maintained micro array automated genetic marker instrumentation. Key participant in trade shows to promote new technology, products and processes.
Balanced in-house leadership and 80% travel responsibilities for on-site troubleshooting and repair, maximizing impact on company growth and operational efficiencies.
Recommended and supported rollout of effective R&D recommendations based on component reliability and software.
As Director of Service, build field service department from ground-up, including training framework, operational policies, performance metrics and technical troubleshooting procedures.
LEXUS OF NORWOOD, Walpole, MA
Sales & Leasing Consultant, 2001 – 2004
Generated new company revenue through consultative sales and business development. Sold and processed registrations for new and pre-owned Lexus automobiles. Cultivated and strengthened relationships with customers and community partners. Interfaced with customers to gather, analyze and translate needs into targeted solutions.
Consistently recognized as top performer exceeding sales goals and performance metrics.
Enabled progressive company growth through sales excellence and customer referrals.
SIGMA DIAGNOSTICS DEPARTMENT, St Louis, MO
National Service Manager, 1999 – 2001
Directed team of 25 in executing wide range of daily manufacturing operations and process improvement initiatives for service organization supporting 300+ medical instruments.
Captured $600K in annual savings by driving eliminating duplicate instrumentation verification protocol.
Conceptualized, created and launched successful pilot program for device reliability.
Enhanced team productivity by building and deploying new global training program.
Dade Behring, Deerfield, Il
Regional Field Service Manager 1989-1999
First Field Service Engineer hired for the Field Service Organization, promoted to Regional Field Service Manager in 1991.
Special assignment to R&D during development of the Magnum Automated Immunoassay Analyzer.
Supported Trade Shows, travel included both domestic and international, installing and repairing PB Instrumentation.
Managed 19 Field Service Engineers servicing chemistry, hemostasis and immunoassay analyzers.
Education & Credentials
Associate in Science Degree in Electrical Engineering, Roger Williams University, Bristol, RI
Completed a 3-year Electronic Technician Certificate Program, Rhode Island Electronics School, Providence, RI
Computer and Network Training, New Horizons, Providence, RI
Additional Certifications: Electronics Technician Certificate, CompTIA Network + Certified