Principal Wireless Networking Engineer at ICU Medical, Inc. in San Diego, California

Job Description:

Job Description



Primary Function:



A Principal Engineer - Wireless Networking resolves hardware and software product inquiries escalated from the Help Desk Level 1 support team and ICU Medical field installers. This position will provide customer updates and expert solutions to complex customer inquiries within a timely manner as stated in ICU Medical's Service Level Agreements. Principal Engineer will drive attainment of key performance metrics via adoption of ICU Medical's knowledge management process, mentoring staff and participation in departmental initiatives.



Major Duties and Responsibilities:



This position includes eight essential responsibilities, significant tasks and projects.


1. Query and Issue Resolution: Respond to customer queries and resolve product and service issues in accordance with Help Desk processes, Standard Operating Procedures, Customer Service Level Agreements and departmental Operating Level Agreements

2. Communication: Throughout the query and issue resolution process, ensure that all affected parties have consistent, professional and effective communications (verbal, presentation, written) in accordance with Communication plan, Incident Management service levels and ICU Medical communication guidelines and policies.

3. Knowledge Management: Recommend Knowledge Management solutions to the Knowledge Management engineer. Prepare Knowledge Articles in accordance with the Knowledge Management process guidelines and writing standards. Maximize use of Knowledge Management tools during query and issue resolution processes

4. Performance Metrics: Achieve or exceed individual Key performance metrics. This includes, but is not limited to, Call and Incident Management customer response service levels and Knowledge Management utilization. Contribute directly to achievement of group customer satisfaction and Field Sales Satisfaction measures.

5. Projects/Products: Participate in team and individual projects as requested by management. A Principal Engineer may lead complex projects. A Principal Engineer must be able to manage project requirements, project budgets and project outputs. A Principal Engineer must be able to present technical, schedule and financial updates to management. Projects typically focus on operational improvements, product testing, developing field automation tools, field upgrades, etc. Project work should not impact attainment of key performance metrics.

6. Training: Prepare, conduct and monitor training activities to ensure team members possess sufficient knowledge of the project/product to successfully engage customers, co-workers and vendors at the correct level.

7. Tools: Identify, procure, conduct training and assist co-workers and customers on use of networking tools to identify issues and effect resolution of issues.

8. Standards: Identify industry standards to be used within ICU Medical along with industry standards in use by our customers. This includes standards for networking, security and other areas germane to the position regardless of the entity producing the standard.



Competencies:


1. Communication Skills: Must have a high level of verbal, listening, and written skills and flexible to adjust to the customer audience. Ability to author knowledge articles is essential to the team's success.

2. Problem Solving: Must have a strong desire to solve problems and can articulate an identifiable problem-solving method. This position must be able to apply appropriate method of problem solving depending on situation. This position must understand what questions to ask to be successful.

3. Accountability: Predominantly self-propelled; possess a sense of urgency; demonstrates personal drive and commitment

4. Presentation Skills: Demonstrates strong customer facing/presentation skills. Understands how to deliver technical messages to both non-technical and technical audiences. Adjust communication style to attendees. Organizes information logically and delivers content in a pleasant, professional and articulate manner. Dresses appropriate for customer meetings.

5. Interpersonal Skills / Professionalism: Clearly expresses ideas and concepts verbally and in writing with an awareness of the audience, the message and interpersonal style; ensures that information presented is unambiguous, accurate, well organized and concise.

6. Leadership: Demonstrates leadership as a project/product leader, a team leader or a Subject Matter Expert in his/her area of expertise. Provides mentoring for other team members.


Education and Experience:


BS Degree

MSCE/MCSA, CCNA, CCNE or equivalent experience


1. Strong communication and presentation skills


2. Plus experience in 5 or more of the key areas below:


Microsoft Server software and Microsoft SQL Server 2-4+ Years VMWare usage and optimization 2-4+ Years Blade server environment/Application Servers/JBOSS/Multi-tier web services 1-3 Years Sniffers (i.e. Wireshark) 4+ Years Wireless Technology Infrastructure (Cisco /Aruba) 4+ Years Wireless Network Performance Tuning/Optimization 4+ Years Patch/Update Methodology 4+ Years


Travel = 0-25%

Salary Range-$140,000k - $150,000


The salary range displayed represents the annual base salary we reasonably expect to pay for this role. The actual salary may vary [differ] based upon various factors, including, but not limited to, relevant experience, skills, education, licensure/certifications, and geographic location.



About Us



ICU Medical has consistently provided you with clinical innovations that help solve real-world challenges.


With the acquisition of Hospira Infusion Systems in 2017 and Smiths Medical in 2022, we are now a global market leader with a complete line of clinically-essential IV therapy and high-value critical care products for hospital, alternate site, and home care settings.


We're ready to bring you consistent quality, innovation, and value in more areas than ever. Our focus allows us to bring you:

• Dedicated and non-dedicated IV sets and needlefree connectors clinically proven to provide an effective barrier against bacterial transfer and colonization.
• The industry's broadest IV smart pump offering covering large volume, pain management, and ambulatory needs.
• IV medication safety software providing full IV-EHR interoperability with the highest customer satisfaction and compatibility with more EHR systems than any other company.
• Significant US IV solutions manufacturing and supply capabilities.

ICU Medical EEO Statement:


ICU Medical is committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and equitable work environment. As an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer, we ensure that all qualified applicants receive fair consideration for employment regardless of race, color, nationality or national origin, ethnicity, sex, gender identity, gender expression, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital or civil partnership status, sexual orientation, pregnancy or maternity, age, disability, or protected veteran status.


If you are an individual with a disability and need reasonable accommodation to participate in the employment selection process, please contact us at humanresources@icumed.com. We are committed to providing equal access and opportunities for all candidates.


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