MedTech Device Field Service Engineer or Technician Flexible/Part Time - United Kingdom

IQVIA; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

IQVIA MedTech is seeking a Field Service Engineer Technician to install hardware for automated medication dispensing systems in healthcare facilities across the UK. The role involves extensive travel and hands-on installation, testing, and commissioning of electronic and pneumatic systems.

Training is provided and paid, with opportunities for career growth in a leading medical device company. Candidates should have at least 1 year in electronics/hardware/ Software or mechanical fields, strong

Qualifications

• General Certificate of Secondary Education required.
• At least 1 year related electronics, hardware, software or mechanical experience.
• Professional business acumen and communication skills required.
• Must be comfortable with basic software programs and Microsoft operating systems.
• Ability to work with design engineers, project managers & healthcare personnel to identify equipment layout, operations, and workflow.
• Ability to use hand & power tools, read schematics, and assemble components required.
• Ability to clear hospital vendor credentialing requirements, including proof of vaccination status, required.
• Position may/will require up to date immunizations.

Responsibilities

• Organizing, testing, and assembling automated medication dispensing systems; all tasks revolve around installing and configuring hardware.
• Review of schematics / drawings, documentation, and logistics to support installation activities.
• Carry out pre-assembly, building, and installation of conveyors, automated dispensers & related equipment.
• Installation of pneumatic devices, RFID readers and sensors throughout conveyor system.
• Carry out commissioning of electronic/electrical systems and structured cabling installation.
• Conduct routine checks and record data from product tests after installation and configuration.
• Ensure work is completed in accordance with quality compliance requirements.
• Partner with a team of support staff, manage project timelines and customer needs.
• Training for this role will be provided and is paid

Skills

Electronics experience

Hardware experience

Software experience

Mechanical experience

Communication skills

Education

General Certificate of Secondary Education

Tools

Microsoft operating systems

Job description

Our MedTech Field Service Engineer Technicians experience a unique opportunity to employ their technical experience by collaborating with healthcare professionals and leading technical initiatives in medical device technology.

You will be responsible for installing hardware for automated medication dispensing systems within healthcare facilities throughout. This is a great opportunity for you to advance your technical and leadership skills, while building a career path with strong growth opportunities with a leading medical device company!

This position requires you to travel 100% locally, regionally, and nationally. Due to the travel, the role requires open availability Monday through Friday. Work is assignment based, with a typical week including 16-30 hours worked, plus travel time.

Job Responsibilities

• Organizing, testing, and assembling automated medication dispensing systems; all tasks revolve around installing and configuring hardware.
• Review of schematics / drawings, documentation, and logistics to support installation activities.
• Carry out pre-assembly, building, and installation of conveyors, automated dispensers & related equipment.
• Installation of pneumatic devices, RFID readers and sensors throughout conveyor system.
• Carry out commissioning of electronic/electrical systems and structured cabling installation.
• Conduct routine checks and record data from product tests after installation and configuration.
• Ensure work is completed in accordance with quality compliance requirements.
• Partner with a team of support staff, manage project timelines and customer needs.
• Training for this role will be provided and is paid

Schedule

• Per-diem, assignment-based position requiring travel and open flexibility.

Required Qualifications

• General Certificate of Secondary Education required.
• Minimum 1 year related electronics, hardware, software or mechanical experience required.
• Professional business acumen and communication skills required.
• Must be comfortable with basic software programs and Microsoft operating systems.
• Ability to work with design engineers, project managers & healthcare personnel to identify equipment layout, operations, and workflow required.
• Ability to use hand & power tools, read schematics, and assemble components required.
• Ability to clear hospital vendor credentialing requirements, including proof of vaccination status, required.
• Position may/will require up to date immunizations.
• Ability to sit and stand for long periods of time and lift up to 50 poundsrequired.

Travel Requirement

• An active and unrestricted driver's license is required.
• Will have a personal vehicle and willing to use it for job related assignments.
• Ability to travel locally, regionally, and nationally weekly to support customer needs required.
• Needs to be located within 30 miles of a major airport.
• Travel, and your time traveling is paid, as is mileage.

Preferred Qualifications

• Military veterans with experience in electronics related MOS are encouraged to apply!
• Ability to work independently in customer settings with minimal supervision.

IQVIA MedTech CFS takes the approach to helping customers drive healthcare forward in this challenging and fast-paced environment. We help customers accelerate results, improve patient outcomes, and unleash new opportunities.

Benefits

• This position is not eligible for our Medical Benefits.

Vaccine/Immunization/Hospital Credentialing Requirement

The required function of this job requires individuals to enter various healthcare facilities. Thus, upon selection, individuals must complete healthcare facility credentialing process. To obtain credentials, individuals must meet the immunization requirements specified by the facility. Individuals are typically required to have completed/up to date: Measles, Mumps & Rubella vaccine, Varicella (chicken pox) vaccine, Negative Tuberculosis (TB) Test, Tetanus, Diphtheria & Pertussis (Tdap) vaccine, Hepatitis B vaccine, Influenza vaccine (seasonal), and COVID-19 vaccine primary series (heavily enforced by most facilities, some require booster(s)). Please note, IQVIA complies with all applicable laws regarding reasonable accommodations or exemptions for religious, medical, or other legally protected reasons. However, our client’s requirements may supersede this.

IQVIA is a leading global provider of clinical research services, commercial insights and healthcare intelligence to the life sciences and healthcare industries. We create intelligent connections to accelerate the development and commercialization of innovative medical treatments to help improve patient outcomes and population health worldwide. Learn more at https://jobs.iqvia.com

IQVIA is committed to integrity in our hiring process and maintains a zero tolerance policy for candidate fraud. All information and credentials submitted in your application must be truthful and complete. Any false statements, misrepresentations, or material omissions during the recruitment process will result in immediate disqualification of your application, or termination of employment if discovered later, in accordance with applicable law. We appreciate your honesty and professionalism.