Field Applications Engineer - Life Sciences Diagnostics

Cepheid; Bilbao; Remote; EUR 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Cepheid, a Danaher operating company, is seeking a Field Application Engineer to deliver post-sale support for GeneXpert systems in clinical laboratories across the North of Spain. You will ensure installation, adoption, and ongoing optimization while partnering with customers to maximize uptime and value.

Travel about 80% is required; a Diploma/Bachelor in Engineering and Biology is preferred, with 2–3 years in healthcare or diagnostics.

Qualifications

• Diploma and/or Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering and Biology.
• 2-3 years’ experience in health care / biomedical / handling Medical Devices.
• Fluent in local language with strong English; Portuguese knowledge is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Conduct pre-installation site assessments, install instruments, configure software and connectivity, and provide ongoing support to customers during the evaluation stage.
• Monitor sites and deliver training on system operation, software, reagents and connectivity.
• Carry out reactive repairs, troubleshooting, preventive maintenance, deinstallations and relocations; manage spare parts and inventory.

Skills

Healthcare experience

Biomedical devices

English fluency

Portuguese knowledge

Education

Engineering/Biology degree

Job description

Cepheid, a Danaher operating company, is seeking a Field Application Engineer to deliver post-sale support for GeneXpert systems in clinical laboratories across the North of Spain. You will ensure installation, adoption, and ongoing optimization while partnering with customers to maximize uptime and value.

Travel about 80% is required; a Diploma/Bachelor in Engineering and Biology is preferred, with 2–3 years in healthcare or diagnostics.