Are you passionate about technology, problem-solving, and delivering exceptional service that makes a real impact in healthcare?
We’re looking for a Field Service Engineer / Customer Support Specialist to join a globally recognised clinical diagnostics company and help ensure the reliability and performance of critical laboratory instrumentation across Queensland.
About the organisation and the position A leading international manufacturer of IVD instruments and reagents is seeking a technically minded Field Service Engineer / Customer Support Specialist to support its growing customer base across QLD.
The organisation partners with hospitals and pathology laboratories to provide advanced diagnostic solutions.
As a key member of the customer support team, you’ll play an important role in maintaining the performance of laboratory analysers while delivering responsive, high-quality technical support to customers.
This is a full-time, hybrid role combining on-site field service activities (50%) with telephone-based technical support (50%). You'll be responsible for installing, maintaining, troubleshooting and repairing diagnostic instruments, alongside guiding customers remotely through technical issues, instrument operation and maintenance.
Initially offered as a 6-month contract, this opportunity should transition into an ongoing permanent position for the successful candidate.
Responsibilities
- Provide technical telephone support and online troubleshooting to hospital and laboratory customers
- Guide customers remotely on instrument operation, applications, fault diagnosis and maintenance
- Conduct on-site troubleshooting, repairs,
component replacements and corrective maintenance
- Schedule and perform preventative maintenance in line with established service timelines
- Install and de-install laboratory instruments in accordance with company specifications and safety requirements
- Carry out instrument software and hardware updates and upgrades
- Maintain appropriate spare parts inventory and manage stock requirements
- Build and maintain strong relationships with customers, providing responsive and professional technical support
- Record service calls, interventions, complaints and maintenance activities accurately in company systems
- Ensure all service documentation meets company quality, safety and regulatory requirements
- Work collaboratively with internal teams to maintain service standards and continuously improve customer satisfaction
Skills and experience
- Tertiary qualification in Biomedical Engineering, Health Engineering or a related scientific or technical discipline
- At least two years' experience in a similar role within medical diagnostics, the in vitro diagnostics (IVD) industry or a related healthcare environment
- Hands-on experience working with laboratory equipment, medical instrumentation or hospital-based technologies
- Robust technical troubleshooting skills,
including the ability to diagnose hardware, software and connectivity issues
- Good IT and computer networking skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to explain technical concepts clearly to customers
- A proactive, customer-focused approach with a strong commitment to service quality
- Highly organised, reliable and comfortable working autonomously while collaborating with a wider team
- Adaptable, detail-oriented and committed to maintaining accurate technical documentation and quality standards
- Current driver's licence and willingness to travel to customer sites across Queensland (90% of existing customers are located in the Brisbane metro area)
- Queensland Government Restricted Electrical Work licence is mandatory (if you don't hold one already, you will need to obtain one before joining the organisation)
What’s on offer
- An opportunity to join a globally recognised specialist in diagnostic laboratory instrumentation
- A varied role combining hands-on field engineering, technical troubleshooting and remote customer support
- Exposure to sophisticated diagnostic technologies used in hospital and pathology laboratories
- A collaborative and supportive team environment that values technical expertise and customer relationships
- The opportunity to develop your technical capabilities through ongoing exposure to diagnostic instrumentation
- An initial 6-month contract with progression to a permanent ongoing position for the successful candidate
For more information, please feel free to contact Chris:
[email protected]
📌 Field Service Engineer / Customer Support Specialist – QLD (Brisbane)
🏢 Tardis Group
📍 Brisbane