Job Description

:Join us in pioneering breakthroughs in healthcare. For everyone. Everywhere. Sustainably.Our inspiring and caring environment forms a global community that celebrates diversity and individuality. We encourage you to step beyond your comfort zone, offering resources and flexibility to foster your professional and personal growth, all while valuing your unique contributions.Apply now for the position of Applications Service Engineer, based in Johannesburg, South AfricaYour role:xc2xb7 Support customers in using (software) applications and solutions to the optimum extend.xc2xb7 Provide comprehensive training for using applications and solution focused on specific customer demand.xc2xb7 Configure software applications to meet customer needs.xc2xb7 Act as an interface between customer and provider of application to solve customer problems and enhance the application with new features.xc2xb7 Delivery of Application Training and Application Support for Sales, Installation, and Service is the primary role responsibility to ensure customer satisfaction.xc2xb7 Working with the Customer Care Center, taking the ownership of customer applications and systems events, to plan and finish actions that will result in the most effective resolution of customer events in a timely, efficiently, and productive manner.xc2xb7 Responsible for the customer satisfaction at assigned systems, demonstrating proactive attitude and actions to optimize their performance and image. Develop and maintain relationships with customers.xc2xb7 Install and configure systems, working with Customer Service Engineers and Sales to train customers, all with highest quality standards and meeting timelines.xc2xb7 Update system software in accordance with deadlines set by the company. Inform customers of the advantages to be gained by the update and organizing training if necessary.xc2xb7 Contribute to creating a motivated, positive, and communicative atmosphere, with tight teamwork with all other colleagues and departments. Communicate commercial information and opportunities closely with Sales.xc2xb7 In major cases, act as a Sales Representative and provide product demonstrations, to support the achievements of the annual sales plan.xc2xb7 Develop the Siemens Healthineers brand image, always projecting an image of professional and competence.xc2xb7 Discussing with customers action taken to resolve events and explaining any further actions that may be required.xc2xb7 Using good judgement to decide when to investigate the escalation process in order to resolve a customer event.xc2xb7 Work within deadlines to prepare information for management and colleagues when requested.xc2xb7 Informing service management or team leader of situations where customer satisfaction is compromised, or contractual obligations are unlikely to be met.xc2xb7 Responsible for the complete and correct use of the complaint handling software defined by the company and strict compliance to quality procedures and work instructions.xc2xb7 Contribute to achieving the Mission, Values, and Vision of the company. Always maintain strict compliance to ethical principles and Health, Safety, and Quality norms of the company.Your expertise:

• Medical technologist diploma or equivalent
• xc2xb1 3 years experience working in the diagnostic medical laboratory environment
• Knowledge of quality control and troubleshooting of quality control results
• Must be willing to travel and work after hours
• Extensive knowledge of excel
• Knowledge in the field of diagnostic systems, reagents, PC systems, operating systems, network engineering, interface engineering, basic medical knowledge.
• Sound knowledge of the medical analysis laboratory and the range of equipment.
• A thorough knowledge of company procedures, policies, mission, vision and values.
• Dependability, capacity for teamwork, capability to come to decisions, organizational skills, self-reliance and motivation, and good interpersonal skills.
• Good communication skills both verbal and written, with the ability to deal with customers and staff all levels.
• Chemistry/ Immunoassay experience is necessary
• Ability to sell, good teaching skills, good team worker.
• Fluency in English: written and spoken

OTHER REQUIREMENTS OF THE JOB FUNCTION

• This role provides support mainly for the Gauteng region however you may be required to support other regions and countries.
• You need to have a valid passport
• You need to have a valid South African drivers license.
• You must not have restrictions to travel within SADC and abroad.
• You must be able to work overtime during week and weekends as well as on public holidays.
• You must be available on short notice to travel country wide and to Africa due to operational requirements and on long term projects as well as travel outside of the region to assist nationally.
• Excellence, Quality and Compliance in the daily interactions, operations and reporting is not a negotiable requirement, but absolutely mandatory for this role.

Who we are:
We are a team of more than 71,000 highly dedicated Healthineers in more than 70 countries. As a leader in medical technology, we constantly push the boundaries to create better outcomes and experiences for patients, no matter where they live or what health issues they are facing. Our portfolio is crucial for clinical decision-making and treatment pathways.How we work:
When you join Siemens Healthineers, you become one in a global team of scientists, clinicians, developers, researchers, professionals, and skilled specialists, who believe in each individuals potential to contribute with diverse ideas. We are from different backgrounds, cultures, religions, political and/or sexual orientations, and work together, to fight the worlds most threatening diseases and enable access to care, united by one purpose: to pioneer breakthroughs in healthcare. For everyone. Everywhere. Sustainably. Check our Careers Site atAs an equal opportunity employer, we welcome applications from individuals with disabilities.We care about your data privacy and take compliance with GDPR as well as other data protection legislation seriously. For this reason, we ask you not to send us your CV or resume by email. Please within our talent community and subscribe to personalized job alert that will keep you posted about new opportunities.To all recruitment agencies:Siemens Healthineers' recruitment is internally managed, with external support permitted only when a qualified supplier has established a formal contract with us. Unsolicited candidate submissions and referrals, absent a current supplier contract, do not establish consent and are ineligible for fees. We delete and destroy unsolicited information, thus, would recommend you refrain from any such practices. Your adherence to our policies is appreciated.

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