Digital Imaging X-ray Tech Support Engineer
Job Description
Support technical service for digital X-ray system customers, with a focus on remote support, troubleshooting, and coordination across engineering and field teams.
Responsibilities
- Deliver general product-related technical support to dealers, primarily by phone and email, including installation, programming, start-up, spare part identification, schematics, documentation, warranty support, and failure or service troubleshooting
- Own complex support cases end to end: research, diagnose, troubleshoot, and identify solutions to drive resolution
- Perform advanced troubleshooting in person and via telephone for PC operation, including diagnosing system hardware and software and computer-related issues
- Install, troubleshoot, and coordinate repairs, including setup work that depends on system operation knowledge
- Repair equipment in-house; complete some travel as needed (approximately 10% or less)
- Handle and document customer interactions in a call management system
- Escalate complex issues and coordinate with Engineering and Manufacturing for escalation support, service, follow-up, and resolution
- Identify quality issues by collecting data and reporting through the appropriate channels for hand-off and closure
- Support the equipment repair process by advising field service technicians on procedures, spare parts, and test procedures
- When required, visit customer sites for evaluation, start-up, and/or repair, then report outcomes from site visits
- Conduct equipment repair according to the defined process; test equipment functionality, safety, and other needed features; report actions taken
- Follow reported customer technical issues through to resolution, including continued problem tracking
- Build and maintain product, service, and industry-related knowledge to stay current
- Coordinate dealer visits to customer sites with Field Service Engineers when required
- Support a 24/7 after-hours emergency support line on a pre-scheduled basis (alternating with other team members)
Requirements
- 3+ years experience in computer repair and computer networking (Required)
- Strong ability to understand and apply network principles to troubleshooting; experience with basic computer network setup and diagnosing workstation hardware and software
- Knowledge of personal computers and other peripherals
- Knowledge of how application interfaces relate to issues being diagnosed
- Basic network operating system fundamentals
- Proficiency in Windows Operating System, MS Office Suite, and Salesforce
- Analytical mindset with planning and self-learning skills
- Strong written and verbal communication skills for technical terminology
- Customer service-oriented approach and team collaboration
- Ability to complete tasks and projects with little or no supervision
- Highly organized, self-motivated, and able to prioritize efficiently
- Experience and knowledge in veterinary or medical imaging and x-ray systems desired (not required)
- Ability to adapt to change in a high-stress environment
Technologies
- Windows Operating System
- MS Office Suite
- Salesforce
Benefits
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Location
- Niles, IL (Hybrid remote in Niles, IL)
Compensation
- USD 70,000 - 80,000 per year
Minimum Education
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field, or equivalent
Application Question
- Do you have any experience with X-ray or similar medical devices?