Field Service Engineer (Munster)

Uniphar Group; South Dublin; On-site; EUR 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Uniphar Group in Ireland is seeking a Field-based Service Engineer to install, service and calibrate a wide range of medical devices across Munster and South Ireland, with occasional IOI assignments.

You will troubleshoot hardware and software issues, perform preventive maintenance, complete ISO-compliant paperwork, and liaise with sales and logistics to coordinate installations.

Qualifications

• Background in Biomedical/Engineering with field-service experience preferred.
• Certificate/Diploma or higher in Biomedical/Electronics/ Mechanical/Instrumentation Engineering preferred.
• Good problem-solving能力 for hardware and software issues (Windows-based).
• Flexible, able to multi-task and work under pressure; strong organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Carry out installations, preventative and corrective maintenance on a wide range of medical equipment.
• Prioritise jobs and respond quickly to customer issues to minimise downtime.
• Troubleshoot and diagnose root causes for efficient repairs.
• Ensure devices operate per manufacturer guidelines and calibration procedures.
• Manage test equipment calibration and condition.
• Coordinate installation and commissioning with sales and customers.
• Complete ISO-compliant paperwork for traceability, audits and invoicing.
• Liaise with suppliers and third-party companies as required.
• Maintain parts stock and respond to customer queries; support sales for demonstrations.
• Provide device care guidelines and training to customers; assist with logistics for device movement.

Skills

Field service

Biomedical background

Problem solving

Driving license

Communication skills

Microsoft Office

Education

Biomedical/Electronics/Mechanical Diploma

Job description

Purpose of Role:

This role will be a Field based Service Engineer providing technical support in relation to a wide range of medical devices and related medical equipment to existing and new customers across Ireland. This role is 100% field-based and will mainly service Munster/South Ireland along with IOI as required.

P** rincipal Duties and Responsibilities:

• Carrying out installations, preventative and corrective maintenance service and other repairs on a wide range of Surgical, Ophthalmic general Medical equipment including (theatre lights, medical gas pendants, Zeiss devices, Surgical devices, Ophthalmic Instruments, Operating Tables, Microscopes, Camera Stacks, Urodynamics equipment etc.

• Ability to prioritise jobs and respond quickly to customer issues ensuring minimal customer operational downtime.

• Ability to troubleshoot and diagnose root cause of problems to ensure correct and efficient repair for customers.

• Ensuring devices operate to manufacturer guidelines and following their maintenance and calibrations procedures and check sheets.

• Ensure all test equipment used is within calibration and in good working condition.

• Arrange and undertake installation and commissioning of new devices, liaising with sales team and customers to assess pre-install requirements.

• Completion of relevant paperwork to ISO standards for traceability, audits and invoicing.

• Dealing with suppliers and third-party companies as required.

• Maintaining parts stock to sufficient levels.

• Responding to customer queries and questions and escalating issues when required, including passing on potential leads to the Sales team.

• Customer focused with the ability to support the sales department for demonstrations and trade shows as required.

• Supplying device care and maintenance guidelines and training to current and new customers.

• Working with Logistics Department to move devices as required for installations and demonstrations.

• Attending European based manufacturer training courses on specific medical equipment as and when required, to achieve manufacturer engineer equipment trained status.

• Undertake online training courses as required to achieve manufacturer engineer equipment trained status.

Role Requirements:

• A background in Biomedical/Electronics/Electrical/Mechanical/Instrumentation engineering with experience of working in a field role is preferable. (Having worked in similar role with medical device experience would be a distinct advantage).

• Certificate/Diploma or higher in Biomedical/Electronics/Electrical/Mechanical/ Instrumentation Engineering is preferable.

• A good problem solver for fault diagnosis and resolution for both hardware and software (mostly windows based) issues. Fast learner, with the ability to think independently and creatively.

• This is a busy role and will require an individual who can be flexible, multi-task and prioritise with the ability to work under pressure.

• Excellent organisational and communication skills are also essential.

• Highly motivated and able to work independently under own initiative as well as part of a team.

• Knowledge and interest in the healthcare industry.

• Excellent computer skills, good working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.

• Dynamism and flexibility are essential.

• Competent in performing and completing tasks.

• Ability to work well and stay calm under pressure and good disposition.

• Full driving license required

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