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What is a remote second?

A Remote Second job refers to a role where an individual provides secondary or backup support remotely, often assisting a primary team or leader. This can include tasks like administrative support, technical assistance, or specialized consulting. The job requires strong communication skills and the ability to work independently while staying aligned with the primary team. It is commonly found in industries like IT, customer service, or executive support.

What are the main responsibilities of a remote second on a film or video production?

A Remote Second assists the camera department by handling equipment management, data wrangling, and supporting the Director of Photography and 1st Assistant Camera with remote setup and coordination. You may be responsible for preparing camera reports, managing media backups, checking focus accuracy remotely, or troubleshooting technical issues during shoots. The role often involves close communication with on-site crew and the use of remote collaboration tools to stay aligned with shooting schedules and technical requirements. Successfully navigating these responsibilities helps maintain high production standards even when working from a distance.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the remote second position, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Remote Second (an assistant camera operator in film production, especially in international or remote shoots), you need a solid understanding of camera systems, focus pulling, and on-set workflows, often backed by experience or formal training in cinematography. Familiarity with digital imaging equipment, video assist software, and remote collaboration tools like Zoom or Slack is typically required. Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to communicate effectively with both on-site and remote teams are standout soft skills. These qualifications ensure smooth technical execution and efficient teamwork despite the challenges of working remotely from the main production unit.

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Service Specialist & 2nd Level Support

Minneapolis, MN • On-site, Remote


ZEISS
Scientific Research and Development Services

7.5

Company rating: 7.5 out of 10

Based on 26 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

271st of 495 rated machine equipment manufacturers

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Recommended by parents

Respectful managers


$73K - $91K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Posted 4 days ago


Job description

About Us:

How many companies can say they've been in business for over 180 years?!

Here at ZEISS, we certainly can! As the pioneers of science, ZEISS handles ever-changing environments in a fast-paced world, meeting it with cutting edge of technologies and continuous advancements. ZEISS believes that innovation and technology are the key to a sustainable future and solutions for global change. We have a diverse range of portfolios throughout the ZEISS family in segments like Industrial Quality & Research, Medical Technology, Consumer Markets and Semiconductor Manufacturing Technology. We are a global company with over 46,000 employees and have over 4,000 in the US and Canada alone! Make a difference, come join the team!

Location/Region: The preferred location for the candidate is Maple Grove, MN or Wixom, MI.

What's the role?

The Service Specialist & 2nd Level Support provides structured technical expert support to SSCs and qualified business partners, provides trainings and documentation, and contributes to a reliable service delivery and lifecycle support of our system.

Sound Interesting?

Here's what you'll do:

  • 2nd Level Support & Ticket Handling
    • Handle 2nd level service requests from SSCs and qualified business partners via phone, email, and remote access.
    • Reproduce issues on reference or test systems where applicable.
    • Support Field Service Engineers remotely during onsite interventions.
    • Occasionally participate in field visits to support troubleshooting and to gain system experience.
  • Interface to 3rd Level / Expert Teams
    • Collect and structure all relevant technical information for complex cases.
    • Work with 3rd Level on complex issues
    • Document solutions and feed them back into the knowledge base and to requesting parties.
  • Training & Knowledge Transfer
    • Support the preparation and updating of training materials and service documentation.
    • Deliver defined training modules for internal colleagues and service staff from SSCs or business partners (e.g. introduction and troubleshooting basics).
    • Contribute to structured knowledge sharing within the service organization.
  • Service Readiness
    • Support service-related activities in product and system introduction projects (e.g. rollout of new tools, review of service documents, feedback on serviceability).
    • Contribute to continuous improvement of service processes through feedback and lessons learned.
    • Maintain accurate service documentation and case records.

Do you qualify?

  • Experienced service or support engineer (minimum 3 years) with a completed degree in electrical engineering, mechatronics, automation engineering or a related field.
  • Solid expertise in working with CMM and or automated Solutions I Machine Automation
  • Knowledge of metrology and measurement data analysis
  • Experience in remote diagnostics, root cause analysis and escalation management
  • Confident in reading and interpreting technical documentation, circuit diagrams and mechanical drawings
  • Strong problemsolving skills and resilience in critical situations
  • Strong customer orientation and communication skills to support the global field service team and end customers
  • Fluent English skills, both written and spoken; additional languages are an advantage
  • High level of selfmotivation, initiative and a proactive approach to continuous learning and process improvement
  • Experience with ticketing systems and service documentation is an advantage
  • Willingness to undertake business travel for onsite support, trainings or installations

The annual pay range for this position is $73,000 - $91,000

The pay offered for this role may be influenced by factors such as job location, scope of role, qualifications, education, experience, & complexity/specialization/scarcity of talent.

This position is also eligible for a performance bonus or sales commissions. ZEISS also offers robust benefits, including medical plans, retirement savings plan and paid time off.

We have amazing benefits to support you as an employee at ZEISS!

  • Medical
  • Vision
  • Dental
  • 401k Matching
  • Employee Assistance Programs
  • Paid time off including vacation, personal, and sick days
  • The list goes on!

The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of requirements, duties, or responsibilities. The Company reserves the right to interpret, amend, or otherwise modify, in whole or in part, any job description at any time, at its sole discretion.

Your ZEISS Recruiting Team:

Kyle Lota

Zeiss provides Equal Employment Opportunity without unlawful regard to an Applicants race, color, religion, creed, sex, gender, marital status, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, military or veteran status, citizen status, sexual orientation, pregnancy (includes childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical condition), genetic predisposition, carrier status, gender expression or identity, including transgender identity, or any other class or characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law of the employee (or the people with whom the employee associates, including relatives and friends).



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