Field Engineer I – Medical Diagnostics Field Service

QuidelOrtho Corporation; Myrtle Beach (SC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

QuidelOrtho Corporation is seeking a Field Engineer I for Myrtle Beach, SC. This field-based role includes a company car, gas card, cell phone and laptop, with vehicle maintenance covered.

The position covers the South Carolina territory and requires travel up to 75% in training and thereafter. Ideal candidates will have an Associate's degree in Electronics or Electrical/Mechanical Engineering and at least four years of field-service experience installing, operating, maintaining, and repairing

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in Electronics or Electrical/Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent 4 years of military or field service experience.
• Minimum 4 years experience installing, operating, maintaining, repairing, and modifying electromechanical equipment, preferably in the field.
• A team player that is self-motivated & interacts appropriately with peers, sales counterparts, and customers.
• The ability to organize and express ideas clearly, verbal and written, in individual or group situations.
• Possess appropriate technical knowledge and have the ability to utilize that knowledge to effectively perform required job functions with an effective level of competence demonstrating a high degree of knowledge in electro-mechanical, chemistry, computer and/or other related disciplines.
• Ability to effectively manage assigned workload within allotted time constraints.
• Must have the ability to lift 75 lbs.
• A valid driver's license is always required.
• Extended hours may be required.
• Travel: Ability to travel overnight 50-75% to Rochester, NY, in the first few months of training. Post-training must be able to travel up to 75% around territory, with occasional overnight travel (1-2 nights per week).
• This position is not currently eligible for visa sponsorship.
• Experience within Healthcare or Medical Device industry.

Responsibilities

• We are seeking a qualified individual who has experience installing, operating, maintaining, repairing, and modifying electromechanical equipment, preferably in the field.
• Troubleshoot technical problems and systems issues.
• Determine technical solution in accordance with product and customer specifications and recommends actions to company or customer representatives for coordinative product solution.
• Conducts technical analysis of product implementations, modifications, and enhancements to product in accordance with specific customer specifications and implementations.
• Assess Customer needs and recommends solutions in accordance with product specifications and Customer Specifications.
• Conducts technical training and product briefing with customers, vendors and company representatives as needed. Act as local on-site representative to customer's organization.
• Manage all territory responsibilities including Preventive Maintenance & upgrades including software & hardware.
• Provide service support in the hospital/clinic laboratory environment.
• Responsible for individual parts management, online training, and administrative expense reporting.
• Perform other work-related duties as assigned.

Skills

Field service

Electromechanical

Troubleshooting

Customer interaction

Education

Associate's degree in Electronics or Electrical/Mechanical Engineering

Job description

QuidelOrtho Corporation is seeking a Field Engineer I for Myrtle Beach, SC. This field-based role includes a company car, gas card, cell phone and laptop, with vehicle maintenance covered.

The position covers the South Carolina territory and requires travel up to 75% in training and thereafter. Ideal candidates will have an Associate's degree in Electronics or Electrical/Mechanical Engineering and at least four years of field-service experience installing, operating, maintaining, and repairing