Job Description

Senior Field Service EngineerHarmonic is the industry leading solution for the transformation for video, cable and media companies, with smarter, faster, and simpler video streaming and broadband services. We are at the forefront of industry innovations, with simplified streaming using the cloud or software as a service, or next-generation gigabit services for the cable market. To learn more, go to \xe2\x80\x9c \xe2\x80\x9d.Role DescriptionThe Senior FSE will perform various tasks that encompass the usual professional service and support activities like: product & system installation, integration, configuration, commissioning, test, training, tuning, troubleshooting, and break/fix activities for Harmonic Playout and Production range of products to customers within the region. The Sr FSE can address problems of diverse scope, demonstrates good judgments in selecting methods and techniques for obtaining solutions. You\xe2\x80\x99ll be reporting to the EMEA Service Manager in charge of all playout and production projects.LocationOn-site \xe2\x80\x93 This position will be based in Delhi/NoidaWhat you will be doingThe regional Field Service Engineers (FSE) pool is the primary resource for on-site customer support and troubleshooting, duties include, but are not limited to the following:

• Delivering technical support to Harmonic\xe2\x80\x99s customers in the region, both on-site and remotely
• Resolving equipment performance related issues within Harmonic equipment and in conjunction with Harmonic application partners, utilizing Harmonic\xe2\x80\x99s technical issue logging/escalation systems as appropriate
• Installation, integration, configuration, commissioning of new systems
• Provision of commissioning and customer acceptance testing
• Create new acceptance procedure for new product installation
• Perform upgrades and system extensions/modifications
• Provision of technical and operational training to Harmonic\xe2\x80\x99s customers and partners, create training materials when they do not exists
• Use of Harmonic\xe2\x80\x99s internal customer relationship management (CRM SFDC) and equipment/service databases to ensure accurate logging of relevant details. Create global report per account to present on meeting
• Work complex problems where analysis of situations or data requires in-depth evaluation of multiple factors. Can trigger key contacts outside of his network to drive to the resolution of issues.
• Provide "on-site" and/or \xe2\x80\x9cremote\xe2\x80\x9d application, operating system, database, and hardware support
• Investigate, diagnose and resolve customer issues on site within a timely manner and if needed escalate problems for assistance.
• Use independent, professional judgment to avoid errors that would impact customer service
• Arrange product demonstrations and trial installations to effectively demonstrate Harmonic product / technical solutions on customer site (this is under the specific request of the regional Pre-Sales Director)

What you will need to succeed

• A technical college or Bachelor Degree in Electrical Engineering/Computer Science preferred, or equivalent work experience is acceptable.
• A minimum of five years of relevant work experience is required. Direct experience providing post-sales field service and technical support to Customers within the Television Broadcast or Media Telecom Industries in the region is essential.
• Acquired expertise level in technology and specific solutions through intensive technical knowledge and experience on the field.
• Written and oral fluency in English is required.
• Excellent customer relationship skills, self-motivated, an energetic team player, and an ability to maturely and professionally manage and triage customer service \xe2\x80\x98incidents\xe2\x80\x99 and escalations is required.
• Experience in supporting products from the Digital Video/Broadcast and IT Storage Industries is a major plus.
• Knowledge of digital video and audio broadcast technology and operational practices, experience with products that transport, encode, compress, store and play out audio and video media for the Broadcast Industry, with a strong emphasis on a systems perspective.
• Must be seen as a referent and ready to assist his colleagues to expand their capacities.
• Some pre-sales technical support may also be required to augment pre-sales technical team in the region including product demonstration on customer site.
• Working knowledge and/or experience with audio/video compression formats but eager to continuously learn new technology.
• Familiar with a wide range of equipment within the Broadcast and multimedia industry.
• Working knowledge/experience of disc storage, including; NAS, SAN, RAID.
• Networking knowledge/experience with Ethernet, routers, switches, hubs, TCP/IP, CIFS.
• Working knowledge/experience with 3rd party broadcast products a real advantage, including Video Servers , Automation Systems (Pebble Beach, Aveco, etc.), Non-linear Edit Suites (Apple Final Cut Pro, Avid, etc.), Video Switchers / Routers (Sony, Grass Valley, Leitch, etc.).

Travel

• This position requires travel within the region on a frequent basis, often at short notice and may be ready to assist customers on critical situation during off working hours

Diversity, Equality, and Inclusion at HarmonicAt Harmonic, we believe that building and nurturing a global team with diverse backgrounds and voices is critical to our success. Together, we achieve excellence through creativity and innovation, build relationships based on integrity and mutual respect, and deliver the highest quality in every aspect of our business for the benefit of our employees, business partners and shareholders.#LI-OnsiteRecruiter #LI-AW1

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