Field Service Engineer

Company Overview

LENSAR, Inc. is the leader in advanced femtosecond laser technology for refractive cataract surgery. The LENSAR laser systems offer cataract surgeons superior precision and accuracy, while optimizing overall visual outcomes. Our mission is to take the time to understand the needs of surgeons and their patients so that we can innovate our technology to ensure we meet their dynamic needs.

Interested in starting a career at LENSAR?

As a global leader in next generation femtosecond laser for cataract surgery, our success depends on talented and motivated individuals who share our passion for making a difference in patients’ lives. We pride ourselves on having a highly collaborative, innovative environment where initiatives and teamwork are valued, and individual efforts are recognized. Together we are one team one vision.

LENSAR has one Field Service Engineer Opportunity available within the Washington, D.C. and Maryland area.*

Position Summary

The Field Service Engineer position has a primary responsibility to provide technical support for LENSAR customers (clinical and commercial), remotely, or on site as determined by machine status and customer requirements. This individual is responsible for proactive and reactive onsite management and the resolution of customer equipment issues both domestically and internationally. This position provides a conduit for feedback of ideas, systemic problems and user interface issues.

The Field Service Engineer will be primarily a regional role domestically although some out of region and international travel will be required as part of the Field Service Engineer activities.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

Provide repair and maintenance to the LENSAR systems located at customer sites.
Answer customer calls, communicate with customer sites, and provide remote support when necessary.
Identify parts needed for repairs and coordinate with internal departments for receipt of requested parts.
Proactively review customer issues and trends based on historical data to ensure uptime of the machine is maximized and customer concerns with product performance and safety are quickly communicated to LENSAR and quickly resolved. An essential part of managing the customer concern is effective communication with the doctors and support staff.
Assist in the development of service documentation, in conjunction with the in-house based team. Assist in identification and development of Field Service tools and test equipment.
Assist in the training of further Support staff.
Self-monitor and regulate one’s own schedule.
Responsible for understanding and satisfying the requirements for obtaining access to a client site (hospital, healthcare system, etc.).

Knowledge / Experience/ Skills / Education

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Required:

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or equivalent in work experience.
At least 3 years of field support, engineering or manufacturing experience with high technology electrical/electronic products. At least 3 years work experience with Medical Device manufacturer involving lasers and optics.
Hands-on experience with electronic test equipment.
Strong software skills (MS Office).
Excellent communication, organizational, problem solving, and customer relations skills.
Ability to read and interpret documents such as Engineering drawings, specifications, and procedures.
The ability to travel domestically and internationally and work occasional weekends.

Preferred:

At least 3 years’ experience working with Medical Device manufacturer involving lasers and optics.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

These physical demands are representative of the physical requirements necessary for an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the Field Service Engineer’s job. Reasonable accommodation can be made to enable people with disabilities to perform the described essential functions of the Field Service Engineer’s duties and responsibilities.

The employee must lift, move, and control physical inventory, office supplies, or stored records weighing up to 50 pounds on a regular basis. Using one’s own hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials, and/or in manipulating things.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

While performing the duties of the Field Service Engineer, the employee will work out of their home office. They will be required to travel frequently in order to repair and maintain the systems at customer sites. While performing the duties of this position, the employee works near and around moving mechanical parts, and is exposed to laser radiation, and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

In addition to a competitive salary, below are further benefits/rewards offered by LENSAR, Inc.:

Annual bonus opportunity
Company matched 401(k) plan with eligibility day one and immediate vesting
Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) and other company equity programs
Employer-sponsored comprehensive health plans- medical/dental/vision
Employer-paid disability insurance
Voluntary life insurance
Generous company holiday schedule
Paid time off program
Company-wide paid shutdown during the holidays

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