Technical Service Specialist
hace 5 días
Barcelona
Job Summary Overseeing the service of assigned instrument platforms and ensuring the proper functioning of services in this area. The Technical Service Specialist will be part of a team of technical experts, providing essential technical knowledge to support customers and field staff with high-quality service. Key Accountabilities • Resolve Escalated Technical Issues: Address and manage technical problems escalated from the field to ensure prompt resolution., • Ensure Performance and Continuous Improvement: Be accountable for the performance and continuous improvement of service for assigned instruments, meeting key metrics such as First Time Fix rate, IFR, response time under 24 hours, and cost efficiency., • Train Field Service Engineers (FSE): Keep the FSEs trained on the assigned instrument platforms to ensure they are equipped with the latest knowledge and skills., • Provide Technical Support: Offer telematic, voice, or on-site support to FSEs for technical troubleshooting and guidance. As well, provide technical support to the assigned customers, • Maintain Technical Documentation: Ensure that all necessary and up-to-date technical documentation for assigned platforms is available and accessible to FSEs., • Liaise with Manufacturers: Maintain regular communication with the instrument manufacturers, escalating issues and following up on improvements., • Oversee Service Operations and Supervise Units: Supervise the operations of assigned units and review service performance with the Business Unit., • Define Spare Parts and Stock Requirements: Define appropriate stock levels in the warehouse and for car stock to ensure repairs are completed within the committed timelines., • Generate Performance Reports: Regularly generate and review reports on the quantitative and qualitative performance of service operations for assigned platforms., • Refield Instruments and Test Modules: Refurbish and test instruments and modules in the workshop to ensure they meet operational standards before deployment. Networking/Key relationships Other roles within service: Service Specialist Manager, Service Area Manager, Service Director, Helpline, Field Service Engineer, Supply Chain. Minimum Knowledge & Experience required for the position: Education: Relevant technical background, such as Industrial, Electronic, Informatics, Telecommunications Engineering, or similar fields. Experience: Experience in technical service support. Additional Skills/Knowledge: • Good interpersonal skills: Strong predisposition and enthusiasm for creating highly collaborative working relationships and fostering team building., • Adaptability: Must be adaptable and flexible in work assignments and situations. Skills & Capabilities: -Fluent in verbal, written, and presentation skills. -Information systems. -Impact and influencing. -Leadership. -Analytical and technical skills. -Team building. -Strong motivational and interpersonal skills. -Creative thinking. -Interpreting data. -Problem-solving. -Interpersonal skills. Travel requirements: -20% of time