Field Service Engineer I

SURGE Staffing; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid training

Travel covered

Tools provided

Advanced healthcare tech

Career growth

Job summary

Surge Staffing in Des Moines, IA seeks a Field Service Engineer I – Healthcare Technology to support hospitals across Des Moines, Minneapolis, and Madison. This on-site role travels regionally to install, troubleshoot, calibrate, and repair medical equipment while documenting service activities.

Paid training, travel coverage, and career growth opportunities are provided. The ideal candidate has 2–4 years of technical/field service experience or an associate degree with 1+ year hands-on work.

Qualifications

• 2–4 years of technical/field service experience or an associate degree with 1+ year of technical experience
• Strong troubleshooting, communication, and organizational skills
• Ability to travel regionally (up to 100% travel)
• Willingness to work on-site and independently

Responsibilities

• Install, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair medical equipment
• Perform field recalls, upgrades, software updates, and warranty repairs
• Calibrate, test, and verify equipment performance
• Document service activities using ServiceMax
• Provide on-site support while traveling regionally

Skills

Troubleshooting

Communication

Organizational skills

Independent work

Willingness to travel

Education

Associate degree or technical/trade certification

Job description

Field Services Engineer I

Surge Staffing Des Moines, Iowa, United States (On-site)

We're hiring a Field Service Engineer I – Healthcare Technology to support healthcare facilities throughout the Des Moines, IA, Minneapolis, MN, and Madison, WI regions.

If you're mechanically inclined, enjoy troubleshooting, and want a career where your technical skills help keep critical healthcare equipment operating safely, this is an excellent opportunity.

What you'll do:

• Install, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair specialized medical equipment
• Perform field modifications (recalls), upgrades, software updates, and warranty repairs
• Conduct equipment calibration, testing, and performance verification
• Document service activities using ServiceMax
• Provide professional on-site support while traveling throughout the region

What we're looking for:

• 2–4 years of technical, mechanical, or field service experience, or
• An associate degree or technical/trade school certification with 1+ year of technical experience (internships and apprenticeships welcome)
• Strong troubleshooting, communication, and organizational skills
• Ability to work independently
• Willingness to travel regionally with up to 100% travel by air and vehicle

What we offer:

• Paid technical training and ongoing professional development
• Company-paid travel
• All tools and equipment provided
• Opportunity to work with advanced healthcare technology
• Career growth with a rapidly expanding national service organization

If you're ready to build a rewarding career in healthcare technology while traveling throughout the Midwest, I'd love to connect.