System Support Engineer

Full Time
Pleasanton, CA 94588
$32 an hour
Posted
Job description

Job Title – System Support Engineer I/II

Location – Pleasanton CA 94588

Duration- 6 Months

Job Description

System Support Engineer I/II for Process and Support Department (Global Development)

The Systems Support Engineer I/II must be committed to customer satisfaction, with the ability to follow instructions and demonstrate outstanding inter-personal skills. Being a team player is essential since this position interfaces daily with coworkers as well as various interdisciplinary functional areas within the organization. This position is based at the Roche Pleasanton facility, but may include some travel locally to the Roche Santa Clara facility.

1. Working under general supervision, the Systems Support Engineer will perform the following activities according to approved procedures:
a. Preventative maintenance (PMs)
b. Installation/operational qualifications (IOQs)
c. Troubleshooting and repairs
d. Install/deinstall/move instruments and computer work stations
e. Install software
2. All activities performed are documented accurately and in a timely manner in the electronic instrument database according to approved procedures
3. Provide limited IT support to laboratory systems
4. Provide effective and professional customer support at all times
5. Learn to solve a variety of problems of diverse scope and complexity under supervision
6. Learn to analyze alternative approaches to creatively solve problems and/or develop new perspectives on existing solutions under supervision
7. Establish internal/cross-functional/customer relationships
8. Comply with safety policies, practices and procedures at all times. Maintain safe work habits and practices with regard to safety requirements both in-house and externally at external study sites.

Additionally, this position include logistics responsibilities that supports a team of Service Engineers and Application Specialists within the Development department at Roche Molecular Diagnostics for a variety of activities. Including, but not limited to:

Coordinate IQ/OQ documentation: request document number from TrackWise, assemble hardcopy IOQ documentation, obtain pre-execution signatures, give IOQ document to service engineer to execute, scan approved reports, update TrackWise ticket for completion, and ship approved IOQ documents to NJ
Regularly update the team dashboard on status of instrument maintenance, IOQ, and repair activities
Induct new instruments to the instrument management database (RAM) to record status, location, and service events, etc.
Request instrument updates in RAM by submitting general requests for IOQs, relocation, etc. and/or updating the instrument information in the database per request(s)
Update instrument signage/logsheets in the labs, update instrument logsheets on a quarterly basis, and perform regular lab checks to assess instrument status
Facilitate requests for instrument service contract quotes from vendors and creation of Purchase Orders (POs)
Track vendor quotes, service POs and instrument contacts (vendors & users)
Call and schedule vendor maintenance and service visits for in-house equipment and escort vendor technicians/engineers to appropriate lab(s)
Proxy work orders in RAM for vendor-performed IQ/OQs, PMs and repairs
Maintain reagent inventory for instrument maintenance and OQs, as appropriate
Support team members by shipping parts and reagents to external sites, as needed
Reconcile logsheets quarterly against RAM database

Qualifications:
Associates degree in electrical or electronic engineering or equivalent training with job related experience
0 - 1 + years in medical device industry (level I) or 2+ years in medical device industry (level II) relevant work experience with basic knowledge of instrument support
Demonstrated proficiency to learn new skills/software/tools rapidly
Must be able to consistently follow instructions with a cooperative, can do attitude
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with professional demeanor
Meticulous attention to detail to accurately document activities in validated software tools
Strong organizational, multi-tasking, and time management skills
Ability to be flexible with changing work priorities and follow procedures and/or supervisor instructions with a cooperative, can-do attitude and strong work ethic
Excellent follow through on assigned action items to ensure prompt support is provided to RMD staff working both internally and at external sites
Must comply with all RMD safety policies and requirements (training provided)
Experience in customer service/support and with spreadsheet software program (e.g., Excel, Google Sheet)

Preferred:
Bachelors degree or equivalent in engineering or related field
0 - 1 + years in medical device industry (level I) or 2+ years in medical device industry (level II) , preferably "hands on " experience with medical instrument maintenance
Basic understanding of molecular diagnostics products
Working knowledge of hand tools and electronic test equipment
Knowledge of Quality System Requirements (QSR), In Vitro Diagnostics Directive requirements (IVDD), and customer service concepts
Excellent inter-personal and customer relation skills

Position Requirements:
This position is based in Pleasanton, CA with some work performed in Santa Clara, CA
(1-5 days per month based on business needs)
Must maintain a valid drivers license

Job Type: Contract

Pay: $32.00 per hour

Schedule:

  • Day shift
  • Monday to Friday

Education:

  • Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

  • medical device: 3 years (Required)
  • electronic test equipment: 3 years (Required)

Work Location: In person

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