Sr. Digital Field Service Engineer (Argos/ORA/DHS) Princeton NJ
Alcon
Summary
The Digital Field Service Engineer serves as the technical expert for Alcon's connected equipment and digital service solutions. This role is responsible for installing, configuring, integrating, and troubleshooting network-connected ophthalmic devices while partnering with customers to ensure secure connectivity, remote support capability, and optimal system performance. The DFSE collaborates with Field Service Engineers, commercial teams, and customer IT organizations to drive digital adoption, support new technology launches, and enhance the customer experience through proactive service and connectivity solutions.
Job description
In this role, a typical day will include:
- Lead planning and installation activities for Alcon connected products.
- Coordinate with customer IT teams and Alcon Commercial teams to ensure successful system implementation and operations.
- Perform corrective maintenance, retrofits, upgrades, and other required field service activities.
- Establish and maintain a high level of customer satisfaction, promptly addressing customer concerns, quality assurance matters, and medical safety issues.
- Provide and support technical on-the-job (OJT) training.
- Manage daily schedules while maintaining timely communication with customers, dispatch, managers, regional teams, and cross-functional partners.
- Maintain administrative responsibilities accurately and on time.
- Support Sales, Clinical, In-house Teams, and other Field Engineers as needed.
- Manage inventory, maintain accurate records, and promptly return unused and failed parts.
- Promote service contract offerings and partner with the Inside Sales Specialist to support service agreement sales within the assigned territory.
What Will Help You Succeed
- Background in electronics, IT, medical devices, field service, or a related technical environment, supported by relevant education and/or practical experience.
- Approximately 2+ years of IT and/or medical device field service experience is preferred.
- Strong understanding of networking, electronics, and mechanical systems.
- Experience connecting medical devices to hospital or surgery center networks is highly valued.
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and effectively manage multiple priorities, schedules, and customer needs.
- Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills, with the ability to resolve technical problems in high-pressure, time-sensitive customer environments.
- Exceptional customer service and professional written and verbal communication skills.
- Working knowledge of Excel, PowerPoint, Microsoft Teams, and SharePoint.
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds, including tools, replacement parts, and related equipment.
- Current valid driver's license and ability to maintain a good driving record.
- Flexibility to work additional or non-standard hours on short notice and participate in on-call support outside normal working hours.
- Ability to work approximately 80% in the field and 20% from a home office.
- Ability to travel overnight approximately 50% of the time, or as business needs require.
- Territory – Princeton, NJ – Tri-State to Philly (other locations as business needs)
Key Requirements/Minimum Qualifications:
- Associate's degree or equivalent years of directly related experience
- The ability to fluently read, write, understand, and communicate in English
- 2 years of Relevant Experience
Preferred Qualifications:
- Bachelor's Degree in IT / electronics preferred.
- Five years of IT / medical device field service experience.
- Field service supporting medical devices, hospital networks and firewalls.
- EHR (Electronic Health Record) /EMR (Electronic Medical Record) Systems and DICOM Communication; Solid understanding of cloud technology.
- Working remotely in a customer facing position – handling and resolving difficult customer situations.
- Proven technical support skills and effective decision-making capabilities.
- Familiar with hospital operating room and surgery center protocols.
- Practical knowledge of ServiceMax / CRM tools.
Requirements
- Associate's degree or equivalent years of directly related experience
- Ability to fluently read, write, understand, and communicate in English
- 2 years of relevant experience
- Strong understanding of networking, electronics, and mechanical systems
- Current valid driver's license and good driving record
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
- Ability to travel overnight approximately 50% of the time
- Flexibility to work additional or non-standard hours and on-call support
- Working knowledge of Excel, PowerPoint, Microsoft Teams, and SharePoint
- Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills
- Exceptional customer service and communication skills
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
Benefits
- Health Benefits
- Life Insurance
- Retirement Benefits
- Flexible Time Off
Company overview
Alcon Inc. is the global leader in eye care, dedicated to helping people see brilliantly. Founded in 1945 as a small pharmacy in Fort Worth, Texas, the company has grown into the world's largest eye care device company with complementary businesses in Surgical and Vision Care. As a Swiss-American multinational corporation headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland with major operations in Fort Worth, Texas, Alcon operates in 60 countries and serves patients in over 140 countries. The company's Surgical segment focuses on ophthalmic products for cataract surgery, vitreoretinal surgery, refractive laser surgery, and glaucoma surgery, including implantables, consumables, and surgical equipment. The Vision Care segment comprises daily disposable, reusable, and color-enhancing contact lenses, along with a comprehensive portfolio of ocular health products for dry eye, contact lens care, and ocular allergies. With over 75 years of heritage, Alcon has a long history of industry firsts and makes substantial annual investments in research and development to meet evolving customer needs and advance patient care. The company became an independent publicly-traded entity in 2019 after spinning off from Novartis.