Technical Support Engineer I

Sound Interesting?

Here's what you'll do:

Technical Support

• Work directly with Surgeons and their teams to train, troubleshoot and educate about VERACITY and other cataract related ZEISS products.
• Respond to complex technical questions and inquiries from Field Service Engineers, Affiliates and
• Distributors, Sales, Customer Service, Parts and customers via telephone, fax, email, and rarely on-site at customer locations.
• Contribute insights and feedback to the development of service documentation as requested.
• Review performance trending reports generated on the assigned instruments to determine any problem areas. Communicate performance trend information to other departments/teams on a monthly basis.
• Proactively maintain or improve his/her level of technical expertise on company products and services, especially dedicated supported products.
• Work cross-functionally with various departments, i.e. product or quality teams, to address or resolve customer or general service issues.
• Act as a mentor to Technical Support Representatives.
• Note: Essential functions may not be limited to the tasks and responsibilities listed, and based on business and departmental needs.

Additional Responsibilities:

(Non-essential duties or marginal job functions that support essential functions)

• Participate in on-boarding of new hires, peer coach other customer service reps for the purpose of elevating the overall performance level of the department.
• Participate in policy setting and changing strategies, specifically in areas to improve customer service fulfillment.
• Adhere to industry safety standards.
• Assume special projects and assignments, as delegated by VERACITY Manager.

Do you qualify?

(Bona Fide Occupational Requirements, such as education, certification, and/ or skills that are necessary to do the job.)

• BA/BS in Engineering or Sciences or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Technical experience may be substituted for education.
• Minimum of four (4) years of experience as a Technical Support Engineer, or equivalent technical experience.
• High degree of technical proficiency, excellent problem solving skills, and analytical abilities required. Experience with basic electronics, mechanics, optics, personal computers, basic operating systems (Windows 95/98/NT/XP), and strong knowledge of networking set ups and protocols preferred.
• A+ and Net + certification strongly desired.
• Excellent communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills required.

Working Environment:

(If any, describes physically uncomfortable conditions, travel requirements, heavy lifting, etc., ref. AD). Responsibilities that are central to the job and MUST be performed either unaided, or with the assistance of a reasonable accommodation, ref. ADA.

We have amazing benefits to support you as an employee at ZEISS!

• Medical

• Vision

• Dental

• 401k Matching

• Employee Assistance Programs

• Vacation and sick pay

• The list goes on!

The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of requirements, duties, or responsibilities. The Company reserves the right to interpret, amend, or otherwise modify, in whole or in part, any job description at any time, at its sole discretion.

Your ZEISS Recruiting Team:

Jo Anne Mittelman

Zeiss provides Equal Employment Opportunity without unlawful regard to an Applicants race, color, religion, creed, sex, gender, marital status, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, military or veteran status, citizen status, sexual orientation, pregnancy (includes childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical condition), genetic predisposition, carrier status, gender expression or identity, including transgender identity, or any other class or characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law of the employee (or the people with whom the employee associates, including relatives and friends).