Field Clinical Engineer

BiVACOR; Huntington Beach (CA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company matching

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Health Savings Account (HSA) & Flex

Life insurance & Employee Assistance P

Generous paid time off

Job summary

BiVACOR is seeking a Field Clinical Engineer to support the world’s first Total Artificial Heart across implant sites in the US and abroad. You will be the on-site technical authority, collaborating with surgical teams, ICU staff, and biomedical engineers to ensure safe device operation from implant through follow-up.

Responsibilities include on-site clinical and technical support, pre‑implant checks, intraoperative assistance, post‑implant follow‑ups, and contributing to SOPs and training

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Biomedical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field; advanced degree preferred.
• 3–5+ years of field clinical engineering or field service experience in a Class II/III medical device environment.
• Prior experience with cardiac assist devices, ECMO, VAD, or implantable systems is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide on-site technical and clinical support for patients implanted with the BiVACOR TAH device
• Train surgical teams, ICU staff, and hospital biomedical engineers on device operation and troubleshooting
• Conduct pre‑implant readiness checks, intraoperative support, and post‑implant follow‑up at assigned sites
• Document device performance, incident reports, and site interactions in the clinical database
• Respond to urgent site calls and troubleshoot device‑related issues within agreed response timeframes
• Contribute to the development and refinement of field support SOPs and training materials

Skills

Field clinical engineering experience

Cardiac assist devices familiarity

Regulatory knowledge (FDA QSR ISO 134x

Travel readiness / on-call

SOPs / field support documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Biomedical or Electrical Engineering

Job description

Help Us Build the Future of the Human Heart.

At BiVACOR, we’re developing the world’s most advanced total artificial heart, a technology capable of saving millions of lives around the world. We’re a team united by purpose, working on something truly unprecedented. Every device you support, every team you train, and every urgent call you answer plays a direct role in giving patients another shot at life. If that’s the kind of work that gets you out of bed in the morning, we think you belong here.

About The Role

This is a high-impact, field-based engineering role at the frontier of Class III medical device technology, where your expertise will directly support patients implanted with the world’s first Total Artificial Heart. As a Field Clinical Engineer at BiVACOR, you will be the on-site technical authority, partnering with surgical teams, ICU staff, and hospital biomedical engineers to ensure safe, effective device operation from implant through long‑term follow‑up. You will bring sharp technical instincts, composure under pressure, and a commitment to excellence that helps move us closer to transforming care for patients with end‑stage heart failure.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide on-site technical and clinical support for patients implanted with the BiVACOR TAH device
• Train surgical teams, ICU staff, and hospital biomedical engineers on device operation and troubleshooting
• Conduct pre‑implant readiness checks, intraoperative support, and post‑implant follow‑up at assigned sites
• Document device performance, incident reports, and site interactions in the clinical database
• Respond to urgent site calls and troubleshoot device‑related issues within agreed response timeframes
• Contribute to the development and refinement of field support SOPs and training materials

What You Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Biomedical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field; advanced degree preferred
• 3–5+ years of field clinical engineering or field service experience in a Class II or Class III medical device environment
• Prior experience with cardiac assist devices, ECMO, VAD, or implantable systems strongly preferred
• Comfortable working in a clinical environment including operating theatres and ICUs
• Strong understanding of FDA QSR (21 CFR 820), ISO 13485, and medical device complaint handling requirements
• Can‑do attitude — composure under pressure — strong teamwork and communication skills
• Willingness to travel extensively to implanting sites; availability for on‑call urgent response as BiVACOR grows
• Experience contributing to SOPs, work instructions, or field support documentation in a regulated environment

What We Offer

BiVACOR offers a competitive compensation package and comprehensive benefits, including:

• 401(k) with company matching
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA) & Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Life insurance & Employee Assistance Program
• Generous paid time off

This is a field-based role with extensive travel to implanting sites across the US and internationally. The expected salary range for this position is $130,000 to $180,000. Actual compensation will be determined based on experience, qualifications, geographic location, and other job‑related factors permitted by law. A discretionary annual bonus may be available based on individual and Company performance. This position also qualifies for the benefits detailed at the link provided below. Relocation benefits are not available for this posting.

Apply today and be part of something extraordinary.

BiVACOR is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.