Field Engineering Specialist - McAllen, TX

F. Hoffmann-La Roche AG; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 71,000 - 132,000; Full time

Job summary

Roche is seeking a Field Engineering Specialist to repair and service core lab products across the assigned territory. You will perform on-site maintenance, troubleshoot complex systems, and act as the primary technical contact for customers, ensuring reliable operation of Roche diagnostics and related equipment.

The role requires travel and onboarding at our Indianapolis headquarters, with comprehensive training and opportunities to contribute to patient care by keeping laboratory instruments

Qualifications

• Technical repair experience across Roche product lines preferred.
• Strong troubleshooting across mechanical, hardware and software components.
• Customer-focused service mindset and ability to communicate technical concepts clearly.

Responsibilities

• Showcase expertise in technical repair for Roche assigned product lines.
• Provide on-site service and preventive maintenance to laboratory customers in the territory.
• Diagnose and resolve mechanical, hardware, software and system failures; document activities for quality improvement.

Skills

Technical repair

Troubleshooting

Customer focus

Education

High school diploma + technical training

Bachelor’s degree in Biomedical/Mechanical/Electrical Eng or related field

Job description

At Roche you can show up as yourself, embraced for the unique qualities you bring. Our culture encourages personal expression, open dialogue, and genuine connections, where you are valued, accepted and respected for who you are, allowing you to thrive both personally and professionally.

This is how we aim to prevent, stop and cure diseases and ensure everyone has access to healthcare today and for generations to come. Join Roche, where every voice matters. The Position Field Engineering Specialist - Core Lab - McAllen, TX A healthier future. It’s what drives us to innovate. To continuously advance science and ensure everyone has access to the healthcare they need today and for generations to come. Creating a world where we all have more time with the people we love. That’s what makes us Roche.

Roche Support Network offers an exciting opportunity for individuals who are passionate about problem solving. As a research-focused healthcare company, Roche is dedicated to discovering, developing, and providing innovative diagnostics and therapeutic products. With a commitment to employee development and a work environment that values respect and empowerment, Roche offers exciting career prospects for those seeking to make a significant impact on patient care.

The Opportunity

As a Field Engineering Specialist you will:

• showcase your expertise in technical repair for Roche assigned product lines.
• offer valuable service to laboratory customers in your assigned territory.
• provide routine technical support, on-site service and repair of Roche products.
• serve as a customer contact for technical and service-related issues and perform preventative maintenance.
• diagnose and resolve mechanical, hardware, software, and system failures.
• document all activities, contribute to quality improvement, and focus on maximizing customer satisfaction.

This is a field-based role - the territory is the Rio Grande Valley with the ideal candidate to live in McAllen, TX or the surrounding area.

Travel

This position requires 50% travel based on customer needs and demands, and includes comprehensive onboarding and training at our corporate headquarters in Indianapolis, IN.

Who You Are

• High school diploma and 2 years of technical school or equivalent military training or equivalent work experience 5 years of progressive experience repairing or servicing mechanical/system hardware and software, or networking/wireless networking OR a Bachelor’s degree in Biomedical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Chemistry or related field plus 1- 2 years of progressive experience repairing or servicing complex mechanical/system hardware and software, or networking/wireless networking Successfully training or certification as defined by RD Services Leadership and policy Ability to travel, including some overnight travel, is required

Preferred Qualifications

• 8+ years of progressive experience or a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field plus 4+ years of progressive experience are required.
• Advanced knowledge of electronics, electro-mechanical systems, information technology, and basic chemistry.
• The ability to serve as an internal technical resource, provide support after hours and on weekends/holidays, and maintain strong customer relationships is essential.

Relocation benefits are not available for this job posting.

Salary & Benefits

The expected salary range for this position based on the primary location of Texas is $71,100.00-$132,000.00. Actual pay 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.

Benefits

Who we are A healthier future drives us to innovate. Together, more than 100’000 employees across the globe are dedicated to advance science, ensuring everyone has access to healthcare today and for generations to come. Our efforts result in more than 26 million people treated with our medicines and over 30 billion tests conducted using our Diagnostics products. We empower each other to explore new possibilities, foster creativity, and keep our ambitions high, so we can deliver life-changing healthcare solutions that make a global impact. Let’s build a healthier future, together.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Roche is an equal opportunity employer. It is our policy and practice to employ, promote, and otherwise treat any and all employees and applicants on the basis of merit, qualifications, and competence. The company's policy prohibits unlawful discrimination, including but not limited to, discrimination on the basis of Protected Veteran status, individuals with disabilities status, and consistent with all federal, state, or local laws.

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We believe it’s urgent to deliver medical solutions right now – even as we develop innovations for the future. We are passionate about transforming patients’ lives. We are courageous in both decision and action. And we believe that good business means a better world. That is why we come to work each day. We commit ourselves to scientific rigor, unassailable ethics, and access to medical innovations for all. We do this today to build a better tomorrow. We are proud of who we are, what we do, and how we do it. We are many, working as one across functions, across companies, and across the world. We are Roche.