Building your career at Astellas continues to offer inspiring challenges and a chance to make your mark in doing good for others.
Our open and progressive culture is what makes us Astellas. It is a culture of doing good for others and contributing to a sustainable society.
The On-Site Support Engineer is responsible for providing comprehensive onsite technology support and services to ensure optimal performance of all IT infrastructure and systems at assigned sites. This role involves installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of hardware and software, as well as providing excellent customer service to resolve technical issues efficiently.
Join us in this dynamic role and contribute to our team's success at Astellas. Apply now to be part of this exciting journey.
About This Job
Onsite Support:
- Provide timely and effective technical support for hardware, software, and networking issues.
- Perform routine maintenance, windows patching and upgrades on IT systems and equipment. (Computers, servers, operating systems, networks, and other technology components.)
- Install and configure computer systems, iPads, iPhones, printers, and other peripherals.
- Be the point of escalation.
Troubleshooting and Repair:
- Diagnose and resolve technical issues with computers, servers, networks, and other technology components.
- Perform hardware repairs, replacements, and system updates as needed.
- Utilize diagnostic tools and software to identify and address system faults.
Customer Service:
- Provide exceptional customer service to clients by addressing their technology concerns promptly and professionally.
- Communicate effectively with clients to understand their needs and provide appropriate solutions.
- Train and support end-users on technology usage and best practices.
Documentation and Reporting:
- Maintain accurate records of all onsite activities, including service requests, incident reports, and maintenance logs.
- Document configurations, procedures, and troubleshooting steps for future reference.
- Provide regular status updates and reports to management.
Compliance and Security:
- Ensure compliance with company policies, industry standards, and regulatory requirements.
- Implement and enforce security protocols to protect client data and IT infrastructure.
Continuous Improvement:
- Stay current with emerging technologies and industry trends.
- Participate in training and professional development opportunities to enhance skills and knowledge.
- Contribute to the development and implementation of best practices and process improvements.
Work as one team:
- Work together with counterparts within and between the sites to share knowledge and improve processes.
- Work together with other support teams which are on-site. (e.g., Lab support, AV support)
- Work together with remote teams to provide the best possible service. (e.g., Infrastructure, Security)
- Be the hands and eyes for remote teams when needed. (e.g., Network, Server, Security team)
Essential Knowledge & Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field, or equivalent experience.
- Proven years of experience in a field services or similar technical support role.
- Minimum years of experience in manufacture or research environments
- Strong knowledge of computer hardware, software, networking, and operating systems.
- Proficiency in troubleshooting and repair of IT equipment and systems.
- Excellent customer service and communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks effectively.
- Fluent in written and verbal business English.
- Some knowledge of pharmaceutical business and related business processes
- Some experience with IT Service Management, Service Desk, and Change Management processes.
- Some work experience across multiple cultures and countries / regions is a plus.
- Knowledge of ITIL and Agile.
- Knowledge of ServiceNow ITSM.
- Appreciation of working cultures and countries / regions.
- Valid driver’s license and willingness to travel to other sites as required.
Preferred Knowledge & Experience
- Certifications such as CompTIA A+, Network+, or Microsoft Certified.
- Familiarity with Microsoft products (e.g., Teams, OneDrive, M365, Server Operating systems, Azure).
- ITIL and/or Agile certifications
- Advanced knowledge of ServiceNow ITSM (e.g., reporting, monitoring)
Additional information
- This position will require on-site work and may require occasional evening or weekend work.
- The position may require 24/7 on call shared with other team members.
At Astellas we can offer an inspiring place to work and a chance to make your mark in doing good for others.
Our expertise, science and technology make us a pharma company. Our open and progressive culture is what makes us Astellas. It’s a culture of doing good for others and contributing to a sustainable society.
Delivering meaningful differences for patients is our driving force. We all have a significant opportunity to make that difference, working locally in the areas we know best, whilst drawing inspiration from the different insights and expertise we have access to globally and from our innovative, external partners.
Our global vision for Patient Centricity is to support the development of innovative health solutions through a deep understanding of the patient experience. At Astellas, Patient Centricity isn’t a buzzword - it’s a guiding principle for action. We believe all staff have a role to play in creating a patient-centric culture and integrating an awareness of the patient into our everyday working practices, regardless of our role, team or division.
Our ethos is underpinned by the Astellas Way, comprising five core values: patient focus; ownership; results; openness and integrity.
We are proud to offer an inclusive and respectful working environment that fosters collaboration and ownership.
Our aspiration is to bring the best brains together, to provide them with world-leading tools and resources and a unique structure that fosters real agility and entrepreneurial spirit.
We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.