Software Installation Engineer - Southwest Region-1

About the role

Performs highly visible on-site and remote software installations and upgrades of all Varian Software products, which includes troubleshooting and diagnosis as needed.

Executes the installation of a technical discipline at the installation site.

Reviews scope of work for assigned tasks to ensure all hardware and software components are available.

Reviews customer IT infrastructure and project plans to ensure they meet documented installation requirements.

Completes all necessary task documentation to meet Varian's Quality processes and procedures.

Maintains customer system inventories using Site Equipment Configuration documentation or equivalent.

Keeps current on Varian products and technologies through both internal and external training and certification.

Creates and maintains an account with VCS (Vendor Credentialing System).

Teams with project management, local service and hardware installation teams to provide World Class Customer Service.

Requires limited direct supervision.

Performs upgrades and new installations as well as team leader duties on small to medium scale software projects.

Input detailed records of installation and upgrade work performed into company information systems to ensure accurate updated customer installation information is available to other VMS functions.

Maintain a high degree of professionalism and safety according to VMS guidelines and customer regulations in order to perform activities under the safest working conditions.

Report by means of FSR's, time sheets, expense reports, etc. regularly and in a timely fashion to ensure that accurate company statistical data on customer-oriented activities is available.

Complete all required installation documentation that pertains to the job being completed and update all requested and/or required data for tracking purposes as per the applicable Varian's Quality processes and procedures.

Use prescribed problem-resolution escalation procedures and request technical assistance when necessary in a timely manner.

Attend planning calls and provide technical input as needed.

Advise customers on where to find Customer Technical Bulletins, Release Notes and related product information and why these documents are important.

Advise less experienced Installation Representatives in technical matters.

Proficient computer usage and debugging skills

Knowledge of and sound professional experience with Microsoft based server operating systems

Customer focused attitude

Articulate and skilled in interpersonal communication

Fluency in the local language and in English, both written and spoken

Comprehensive knowledge of networks and networking techniques

Functional knowledge of Citrix and VMWare technologies

Familiar with business tools such as Microsoft Word, Excel, SharePoint and time reporting systems.

Requirements

Associate's Degree or equivalent experience

1-3 years of directly related and transferrable experience

Applicable to the Oncology Systems business only: Position must have full access to VMS client sites to perform the essential functions of this position.

Many VMS clients require VMS employees and representatives to meet certain "Vendor Credentialing" requirements before they will be allowed to have access to their sites. Unless prohibited by law, position must meet all Vendor Credentialing requirements necessary to have full client access and must continue to meet those requirements during the course of VMS employment in this position.

These requirements vary by client and may include, but are not limited to:

• Proof of valid identification (photo, driver's license, SSN)
• Criminal background checks
• Drug screens
• Immunizations (Hep B, MMR, Varicella, Influenza, Tetanus)
• Annual TB testing
• Healthcare trainings

Qualifications

Minimum Required Skills And Knowledge

• Full access to Varian client sites to perform the essential functions of this position.
• Must meet all Vendor Credentialing requirements necessary to have full client access and must continue to meet those requirements during the course of employment in this position.
• Vendor Credentialing requirements may include, but are not limited to:
• Proof of valid identification (photo, driver's license, SSN)
• Criminal background checks
• Drug screens
• Immunizations (Hep B, MMR, Varicella, Influenza, Tetanus)
• Annual TB testing
• Healthcare training

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement: Siemens Healthineers is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability unrelated to ability, marital status, family responsibilities, pregnancy, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, transgender, sex stereotyping, order of protection status, protected veteran or military status, or an unfavorable discharge from military service, and other categories protected by federal, state or local law.