POSITION TITLE: Field Technician - After Sales Engineer (ASE)
LOCATION: Field-based / Remote position (GA/AL Territory)
Who We Are: Planmeca is one of the largest privately-held dental equipment companies in the industry. Our technology-driven product line includes digital, dental imaging (x-ray) equipment, dental CAD/CAM systems, dental units, and cabinetry. We provide imaging and software solutions for all dental specialties and partner with dental schools, government, universities, and dental service organizations. In the U.S., our products are available through authorized dealers and distribution partnerships.
What We Offer: We offer a professional work environment, training, growth, and advancement. Competitive compensation and a benefits package including a medical, dental, and vision plan, voluntary benefits including life, short-term and long-term disability, 401(k) savings plan with company match, holiday pay.
Come Join our Planmeca USA Team!
You are the idea candidate that provides a high level of technical support in the field. Includes managing installation and support projects, training dealer technicians on current product line. Position requires completion and tracking of appropriate documentation. This role serves as subject matter expert in the field and represents the quality of Planmeca products to our clients.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
Commands a high-level knowledge of Planmeca products
Consults on pre-installation site spec
Works closely with teams to coordinate projects for installations and service visits
Coordinates with management and maintains an accurate calendar
Logs all support visits and calls in CRM software
Provides technical documentation when requested
Communicates appropriately with management, sales team, and dealer partners through all states of projects
Cultivate relationships with Dealer Technicians and Planmeca Sales representative.
Maintains current knowledge of all Planmeca product lines and all other matters that affect the dental industry
When not in the field, works in the tech support phone queue
Shares knowledge and experience with other Technical Support team members
Conducts periodic trainings for dealer technicians on current product line
Attends regular field team conference calls
Maintains accurate records of expenses and completes expense reports in a timely manner
Maintains professional decorum and appearance
Maintains company-owned equipment in good condition
Creates technical instructions, updates manuals for the ASE team
Creates video lessons for end-users
Trains end-users and dealer technicians at all levels
Meets company standards pertaining to quantity and quality of work performed on an ongoing basis, performing all work-related tasks in a manner that is in compliance with all Company policies and procedures
Adheres to company policies, procedures and directives regarding standards of workplace behavior in completing job duties and assignments
Associates Degree in Electronics & Computer Technology supplemented by at least 2 years related work experience, at least 1 year of which is field based; or an equivalent combination of training and experience
Experience in technical support/ IT support (including networking skills)
Experience in medical or dental industries
Proficient with the Microsoft Office Suite
Knowledge, Abilities and Skills
Problem solving skills
Technical capacity
Time and project management
Customer/Client centric
Good oral and written skills
Multitasking
Ability to interact and build rapport with all Planmeca employees and customers
Demonstrated ability to train others in small group settings
Ability to travel up to 75% regionally with up to 50% overnight stays
Must be able to travel internationally
Ability to travel to site locations to perform the essential duties of the job.
This position is a remote and requires travel for field projects, meetings, conferences, trainings, and events out of state may require overnight, weekend and international travel. The work environment of the position is in a professional dental office environment and may be required to be in the HQ office.