[Remote] Field Service Engineer - Gauteng (IVD Diagnostics) at Danaher Corporation

South Africa

Danaher Corporation Logo
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Mid-level (3 to 4 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Diagnostics, Healthcare, Medical DevicesIndustries

Requirements

  • Bachelor of Technology in Electronics, N6 Electronics, Instrumentation qualification essential and/or Bio-medical technologist diploma or an equivalent qualification
  • Understanding of computer hardware and composition and being computer literate
  • Knowledge of ISO, Quality Management Systems
  • Experience with test equipment such as DVM, Oscilloscopes, pressure meters and laser test equipment
  • Technically competent with strong people skills to promote teamwork needed to achieve reliability program objectives; ability to work in team environment
  • In possession of a valid passport and driver's license
  • Effective time management and personal organization
  • Willingness to be part of an active call roster/standby, overtime, and ability to travel locally and internationally

Responsibilities

  • Independently service, support, and maintain a wide range of medical diagnostic equipment in line with company procedures
  • Demonstrate accountability for analyzers assigned to as preferred engineer
  • Possess sound administrative skills to complete all required tasks within the allocated timeframe
  • Adhere to all service department policies and procedures
  • Promote the company with customers and play an active role in customer retention initiatives
  • Possess a sound analytical and technical ability to assess and deal with difficult analyzer problems
  • Possess sound communication skills to address issues effectively with internal and external customers
  • Determine, recommend, and implement solutions to customer software and hardware-related requests
  • Schedule own day-to-day activities, ensuring completion of business unit support agreement commitments
  • Identify potential service, training, product sales, or future business opportunities, recommending an action plan to the appropriate departments
  • Responsible for escalation support to Field Service Supervisors
  • Provide field service and technical support to customers in the diagnostic laboratory environment, including repairing, upgrading, moving, and maintaining all analyzers operational in the diagnostic laboratory or research environment

Skills

Field Service
Technical Support
Analyzer Repair
Preventative Maintenance
Diagnostics
Laboratory Equipment
Upgrades
Customer Support

Danaher Corporation

Water quality, diagnostics, and identification solutions

About Danaher Corporation

Danaher Corporation operates in key markets such as water quality, product identification, and diagnostics. The company provides precision instruments and advanced purification technologies for analyzing and managing water, ensuring its safety in various environments. In product identification, Danaher specializes in laser marking, coding, and packaging solutions that help maintain product freshness and accurate labeling throughout the supply chain. In the diagnostics sector, Danaher offers tools and software that enhance diagnostic confidence, enabling healthcare providers to deliver effective care. What sets Danaher apart from competitors is its unique Danaher Business System, which focuses on continuous improvement and empowers employees to drive change. The company's goal is to consistently deliver high-performance products and solutions while maintaining leadership in its markets.

Washington, District of ColumbiaHeadquarters
1969Year Founded
IPOCompany Stage
Industrial & Manufacturing, Healthcare, Consumer GoodsIndustries
10,001+Employees

Risks

Increased competition from Roche and Abbott in AI-driven diagnostics.
Potential regulatory challenges in the EU for water quality sector.
Supply chain vulnerabilities affecting precision instruments sourcing.

Differentiation

Danaher's Danaher Business System drives continuous improvement and superior financial performance.
The acquisition of Cytiva enhances Danaher's capabilities in the biopharmaceutical sector.
Danaher's advanced purification technologies meet increasing demands for sustainable water management.

Upsides

Danaher's investment in AI-driven healthcare solutions boosts its diagnostics capabilities.
Cytiva acquisition expands Danaher's market share in the biopharmaceutical sector.
Point-of-care testing demand drives growth for Danaher's diagnostic tools and software.

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