Field Service Engineer

Profound Medical; Newark (NJ); Remote; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Profound Medical is seeking a Field Service Engineer to provide onsite support in the U.S. with primary responsibility for installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of Profound products using real-time MR imaging and temperature feedback control.

You will travel frequently, perform MR testing during hospital visits, and document service activities in accordance with the company QMS. The role requires strong communication skills, ability to prioritize customer needs, and a proactive approach

Qualifications

• Willingness to travel 80% of the time in the US.
• Excellent customer focus and ability to interact with health care professionals.
• Prior field service experience is desirable.
• Experience with MRI operations is desirable.
• Strong multitasking, problem-solving and initiative.
• Ability to work in a team and independently with accountability.
• Excellent MS Office and networking communication skills.
• Knowledge of ISO 9001 or ISO 13485 is preferred.
• Preferred locations: North East, near an airport.

Responsibilities

• Perform and support all installation activities for Profound products, including site assessments and maintenance.
• Conduct MR testing to support product development activities at hospital sites.
• Act as the primary link between customer and Profound as needed.
• Document service records according to QMS for service visits and upgrades.
• Perform calibration of Profound products as required.
• Execute test and troubleshooting protocols for hardware, software and systems.

Skills

Travel readiness

Customer focus

Field service

MRI operations

Multitasking

Troubleshooting

Team player

Communication skills

Quality systems knowledge

Education

B.S. in Biomedical/biotech/electrical/electronics or related field

Job description

Our mission is to Profoundly change the standard of care by creating a tomorrow where clinicians can confidently ablate tissue with precision; a tomorrow where patients have access to safe and effective treatment options, so they can quickly return to their daily lives. Changing the standard of care is part of our fabric. We are a group of energetic, problem-solvers focused on innovation and looking to change the world. We are changing the paradigm for treating diseases such as prostate cancer by using real-time MR Imaging, thermal ultrasound and close-loop temperature feedback control, to gently ablate the diseased tissue with minimal side effects.

If you share our values and want to work in a collaborative results-focused culture and want to make a profound impact in healthcare and your career, here is your chance.

General Accountability:

The Field Service Engineer provides onsite support primarily in the U.S., through maintenance and troubleshooting services. From these visits, they will recommend parts and service solutions to improve machine uptime, maintenance and operation. When not traveling, the Field Service Engineer will perform proactive service tasks including, but not limited to, troubleshoot customer issues via telephone, email and online meetings, prepare spare parts quotes, order entry, and customer follow-up.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Perform and support all installation activities for Profound Products including but not limited to site assessments, installations, maintenance and troubleshooting.
• Conduct MR testing to support product development activities (typically at hospital sites during off-hours, schedule and travel flexibility is a requirement).
• Act as the primary link between customer and Profound as needed.
• Document service records and activities according to the company QMS processes for service visits and upgrades deployed to the field.
• Perform calibration of company products as required.
• Execute test protocols, troubleshooting protocols for hardware, software and systems aspects of the company’s products
• Investigate methods of increasing efficiency in MR testing and development activities.
• Regularly participate in MRI phantom testing activities for new product revisions.
• Support executing and improvement of field service strategy for Profound products.
• Organize and prioritize schedule in accordance with customer requirements to determine needs for immediate attention, onsite visits, and remote assistance
• When required, enter parts orders, generate and follow-up parts quotes
• Work with IT departments at customer sites for proper equipment networking
• Contribute to the establishment of a professional service team at the company

• Responsible for creating documentation and electronic reference material to support the field service of products. Specifically, installation and troubleshooting manuals.
• Participate in product design activities representing design for serviceability and product quality representing both internal customers and end users
• Interact with the engineering, quality and operations team to drive the resolution of technical issues
• Executes other ad-hoc projects as assigned by manager

Education and Certification:

• B.S. in Biomedical Engineering, Biotech, Electrical Engineering, or Electronics related fields or equivalent experience.

Key Attributes (experience, skills and technical knowledge):

Required:

• Ability to travel on short notice in the US 80% of the time.
• Excellent customer focus with ability to reliably respond to inquiries, communicate and interact with health care professionals and Scientists that possess advanced Degree
• Previous field service experience is desirable.
• Experience with MRI operations is desirable.
• Strong multi-tasking skills, self-sufficiency, resourcefulness is a must for this exciting, fast paced environment.
• Good critical thinking and analytical troubleshooting and problem skills
• Demonstrated ability to work as part of a team and independently with strong initiative and accountability.
• Excellent verbal, written, MS Office, computer, technical data, and networking communication and presentation skills, with ability to communicate complex technical issues in an easy-to-understand manner
• Excellent organizational skills with ability to follow through, and meet deadlines within an entrepreneurial and customer-focused work environment
• Working knowledge of quality management systems (ISO 9001 or ISO 13485)
• Exemplify willingness and flexibility in working differing time shifts to accommodate customer needs.
• Working knowledge of operating multiple OEM MRI’s is an asset.
• Preferred locations - North East, with close proximity to an airport.

We thank you for your interest in Profound Medical. Please note only candidates that are short-listed will be contacted.

We strive to promote diversity and equal opportunity in the workplace and encourage applications from all qualified individuals, including those with disabilities. If selected to participate in the recruitment, selection, and/or assessment process, please inform Human Resources of the nature of any accommodation(s) that you may require.