Field Service Engineer - Quebec
Employment Type: Full time
Position Overview:
At Alcon, we are driven by the meaningful work we do to help people see brilliantly. We innovate boldly, champion progress, and act with speed as the global leader in eye care. Here, you’ll be recognized for your commitment and contributions and see your career like never before. Together, we go above and beyond to make an impact in the lives of our patients and customers. We foster an inclusive culture and are looking for diverse, talented people to join Alcon.
Alcon Canada is seeking a Field Service Engineer who can provide technical guidance to customers, including commissioning, installation, and testing of products and equipment. Join the global leader in eye care to help fulfill its mission of delivering innovative, high-quality products that improve patients’ vision and lives—and advance your professional journey! The Field Service Engineer will support our territory in Quebec.
Responsibilities:
- Perform corrective and preventive maintenance, make improvements, and carry out system upgrades and installations.
- Establish and maintain a high level of customer satisfaction.
- Respond promptly to customer concerns and resolve issues related to quality assurance and medical safety.
- Manage the daily schedule while maintaining accurate and timely communication with customers, dispatchers, managers, and regional and cross-functional teams.
- Complete all administrative responsibilities accurately and on time.
- Assist the sales team, clinical team, and internal team, including other on-site service representatives, as needed.
- Manage inventory, maintain accurate records, and promptly return unused and defective parts.
- Promote and sell maintenance contract offerings to customers and assist the sales team in selling maintenance contracts within the assigned territory, as needed.
What You'll Bring to Alcon:
Language:
- Bilingualism, advanced written and verbal communication in English and French.
Education:
- Minimum: Associate degree in electronics or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Preferred: Bachelor’s degree in technology or engineering (training or experience in IT).
Experience:
- Minimum: Strong background in electronics, electricity, and mechanics.
- Two years of hands-on experience with advanced medical devices and medical lasers.
- Previous experience working in a hospital operating room and knowledge of surgical center protocols.
- Experience connecting medical devices to hospital networks.
- Working knowledge of ServiceMax/Salesforce.
Skills and Qualifications:
- Candidate must reside in Quebec, ideally in the greater Montreal area.
- Willingness to work a variable schedule on short notice to meet customer demand.
- Proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, MS Teams, SharePoint.
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds (tools, spare parts, etc.).
- Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record for the past three years.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Proven experience in exceptional customer service.
- Ability to multitask, prioritize, and plan work-related activities.
- Problem-solving skills, analytical thinking, and professional communication in a fast-paced, high-pressure, customer-focused environment.
- Self-motivated, able to travel and work independently with minimal supervision.
- Ability to handle and resolve difficult customer situations.
- Proven technical support skills and effective decision-making abilities.
- Candidates must be able to work independently (20% of the time) and in the field (80% of the time).
- Candidates must also be able to travel overnight (50% of the time) or as needed.
How You Can Thrive at Alcon:
- Join Alcon’s mission to provide top-tier, innovative products and solutions to enhance sight & enhance lives.
- Grow your career in a highly collaborative and diverse environment.
- Alcon provides robust benefits package including health, life, retirement, paid time off, and much more!
Company Information:
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