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Customer Support Engineer – NSW New England

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7 Jun 2026
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About Philips

Over the past decade we have transformed into a focused leader in health technology

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AI Summary

Philips seeks a Customer Support Engineer for the NSW New England region, based in Tamworth or Armidale, to service medical imaging equipment including DXR and Ultrasound. The role involves installation, maintenance, and repair of hardware/software, managing technical escalations, and supporting sales processes. Candidates need a degree in Electronics or Engineering, experience in medical equipment service, strong IT skills, and a valid driver's license. This customer-facing position requires on-call support and travel within the region.

Job Complexity

Easy Hard
AI Insight The role requires specialized technical skills in medical imaging modalities, customer relationship management, and independent work in a remote region, making it moderately hard to fill.

Salary Analysis

Median
USD85,000
US Market
USD70,000 – USD110,000
AI Insight Salary not provided; estimated median $85,000 based on US market for similar roles. Competitive for the region and experience level.

Key Skills

Customer Support Medical Imaging Biomedical Engineering Diagnostic X-ray Ultrasound Preventive Maintenance Technical Support IT Skills Field Service Customer Relationship

I am excited to apply for the Customer Support Engineer position at Philips for the NSW New England region. With a degree in Biomedical Engineering and over five years of hands-on experience servicing medical imaging equipment, including Diagnostic X-ray and Ultrasound, I am confident in my ability to deliver exceptional technical support and maintain strong customer relationships.

In my previous role at a leading healthcare provider, I successfully managed installations, preventive maintenance, and emergency repairs, reducing equipment downtime by 20%. My strong IT skills and ability to work independently in remote areas align perfectly with the requirements of this role.

I am particularly drawn to Philips' mission to improve lives and am eager to contribute to your team in Tamworth or Armidale. I hold a full Australian driver's license and have the right to work in Australia.

Thank you for considering my application. I look forward to the opportunity to discuss how my skills can support Philips' commitment to quality healthcare.

Can you describe your experience with servicing medical imaging equipment, specifically Diagnostic X-ray or Ultrasound?
I have 5 years of experience servicing Diagnostic X-ray and Ultrasound systems, including troubleshooting, repair, and preventive maintenance. I am familiar with Philips equipment and have completed advanced training on their platforms.
How do you manage technical escalations and ensure timely resolution for customers?
I prioritize issues based on severity and impact on patient care. I communicate regularly with stakeholders, document steps, and collaborate with senior engineers when needed. For example, I resolved a critical MRI issue by coordinating with the remote support team and replacing a faulty component within 24 hours.
This role requires on-call support and travel across remote regions. How do you handle work-life balance in such a position?
I am comfortable with on-call duties and plan my schedule to minimize disruption. I ensure clear communication with my team and family, and I maintain a healthy routine to manage stress. In my previous role, I covered a similar geographic area and successfully balanced responsiveness with personal time.
Describe a time you had to learn a new technology quickly to support a customer. How did you approach it?
When my company introduced a new ultrasound system, I took the initiative to complete online training modules and shadowed a senior engineer on installations. Within two weeks, I was able to perform independent repairs and received positive feedback from customers.
How do you build and maintain strong relationships with customers in a field service role?
I focus on being responsive, transparent, and proactive. I follow up after each service visit to ensure satisfaction, provide tips for equipment care, and keep customers informed about upcoming maintenance. This approach has led to repeat business and referrals.

Job Title

Customer Support Engineer – NSW New England

Job Description

Philips is a leading global healthcare company aiming to improve the lives of 3 billion people by 2030. We strive to make the world healthier and more sustainable through innovation developed across a broad range of Imaging, Information and Monitoring systems.

Your challenge 

A great opportunity waits for a customer-oriented engineer to join our team supporting the NSW – New England region. Ideally, you will be based in either Tamworth or Armidale, as you’ll be responsible for servicing both of these main locations, as well as the broader New England and Northern NSW regions as required. As the Customer Support Engineer in this area, you will have the opportunity to cover multiple modalities across Philips portfolios, including Medical Imaging, DXR, and Ultrasound portfolios.

This is a critical customer-facing role with responsibilities of maintaining and developing robust customer relationships and providing expert technical advice on maintenance, installation, and servicing of our medical equipment (software & hardware) in line with our regulations and policies.

Responsibilities include:

  • Working collaboratively with the wider organisation to provide exceptional service to our customers. Services include corrective & preventative maintenance, commissioning & installation of equipment and software & hardware upgrades. 

  • Actively participating in the sales process and providing expert technical support throughout the entire life cycle of our customer relationships (from pre-sales through to implementation and post-sales support). 

  • Taking a lead in managing and supporting technical escalations through to resolution ensuring all stakeholders are continually updated on progress according to the company process.

  • Providing best-in-class service to our customers with technical support, maintenance, and repairs on equipment by determining the most cost-effective repair/solution to minimize customer downtime.

  • Maintaining a high level of knowledge through continual training and development and keeping up to date of new technologies relevant to your area of focus and take on new technology. 

  • Be able to work reasonable additional hours outside business hours at such times as are necessary to efficiently and effectively carry out the job role as defined by Philips from time to time due to the criticality of the equipment, this will include on call support. 

You will have:

  • Previous experience in customer-facing service engineering background within the medical equipment or Biomedical industry ideally with hands on experience in any of the following modalities Diagnostic Xray, Image Guided Therapy or Magnetic Resonance Imaging.

  • A degree-level education or equivalent experience in Electronics, Electrical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering.

  • Strong IT skills, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment

  • You will also need to hold a full AU drivers license and already have Australian working rights.

  • Please note: Police checks will be required during the onboarding process

About Philips

We are a health technology company. We built our entire company around the belief that every human matters, and we won’t stop until everybody everywhere has access to the quality healthcare that we all deserve. Do the work of your life to help the lives of others. 

#LI-Tamworth #LI-Remote #LI-Armidale

Philips is an equal opportunity employer committed to building and supporting an inclusive workforce that reflects the diverse communities we operate within. Your application will be fairly assessed, regardless of your race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran or disability status.

We’re living this commitment through our Reconciliation Action Plan and employee-led resource groups, and we encourage people from all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, Māori and Pacific Peoples, to apply.

Should you require assistance during your application process due to accessibility reasons, we will accommodate this upon request.

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