Field Service Engineer III - Cranial and Spinal Technologies (Sacramento, CA)

Medtronic; Oregon; Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Medtronic plc is seeking a Field Services Engineer to support maintenance and repairs of advanced surgical systems across the Northern and Central California region. You will work hands-on with high-value equipment, diagnose issues, and restore functionality in fast-paced clinical environments alongside clinicians.

The role emphasizes mechanical and electrical troubleshooting, preventive maintenance, and collaboration with medical staff to ensure continuous patient care.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• 4 years technician, clinical field service or clinical customer support experience.
• Bachelor's degree in Bioengineering, engineering or technology field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Travel to sites to work as a member of the local team to provide efficient repair / installation support to all accounts within assigned area.
• Installs, operates, maintains, repairs, and modifies equipment on designated equipment.
• Performs a variety of maintenance and technical support on products such as equipment, integrated systems and subsystems, and software at customer and/or field locations.
• Analyzes and evaluates products and related performance.
• Troubleshoots and diagnoses malfunctions to eliminate problems in minimal time.
• Support future product integrations by performing upgrades and or configuration updates to existing and future imaging/navigation equipment.
• Lead and participate in product technical repair and clinical use training with domestic, international and 3rd party staff members.
• Provide testing and validation support to the manufacturer's organization, as applicable.
• Keeping accurate records of discussions or correspondence with customers including all assigned complaints, follow-up actions, root cause analysis and final resolution within the complaint tracking system.

Skills

Mechanical troubleshooting

Electrical troubleshooting

Customer communication

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Bachelor's degree in Bioengineering/Engineering or related field

Job description

We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on - 20 Nov 2026Careers that change lives start here. Medtronic is a global leader in healthcare technology with a Mission to alleviate pain, restore health, and extend life. Our 95,000 employees work across more than 150 countries to put patients first — developing innovative medical technologies that improve the lives of 72+ million patients each year. Your unique talents will help shape the future of healthcare while building a career grounded in purpose, growth, and impact.

A Day in the Life

In this exciting role as a Field Services Engineer, you will be supporting maintenance and repairs of The Mazor™ robotic guidance system and The O-arm™ surgical imaging system within our Surgical Solutions Portfolio for spinal and cranial procedures.You'll play a critical role in supporting clinicians and ensuring patients have access to the technology they depend on. When these systems are down, procedures can be delayed and care can be impacted. You are the person who shows up , diagnoses the issue, and gets things back up and running—often under time pressure and in high-stakes environments.You'll work hands-on with complex, high-value equipment, requiring strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills to keep systems performing at their best in real clinical environments.This position covers Northern and Central California. You'll manage your own schedule and prioritize service calls across your territory.No two days look the same. You might:

• Travel to a hospital site to troubleshoot a system issue
• Diagnose faults at the component level and implement a fix
• Perform preventative maintenance to avoid future disruptions
• Work directly with clinical staff to understand problems and restore functionality

Primary Responsibilities

• Travel to sites to work as a member of the local team to provide efficient repair / installation support to all accounts within assigned area.
• Installs, operates, maintains, repairs, and modifies equipment on designated equipment.
• Performs a variety of maintenance and technical support on products such as equipment, integrated systems and subsystems, and software at customer and/or field locations.
• Analyzes and evaluates products and related performance.
• Troubleshoots and diagnoses malfunctions to eliminate problems in minimal time.
• Support future product integrations by performing upgrades and or configuration updates to existing and future imaging/navigation equipment.
• Lead and participate in product technical repair and clinical use training with domestic, international and 3rd party staff members.
• Provide testing and validation support to the manufacturer's organization, as applicable.
• Keeping accurate records of discussions or correspondence with customers including all assigned complaints, follow-up actions, root cause analysis and final resolution within the complaint tracking system.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required
• 4 years technician, clinical field service or clinical customer support experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Live within a two hour drive of Sacramento, California
• Bachelor's degree in Bioengineering, engineering or technology field.
• Previous experience as Technician/Field Services within medical device industry.
• Experience with orthopedic anatomy, surgical protocol and medical terminology.
• Ability to troubleshoot with technical skills, creativity and high discipline.
• Familiarity with most commonly used test equipment (i.e.: dosimeter, power supplies, DVM's, signal generators, flow meters, etc.)
• Ability to read and understand schematics and engineering drawings.
• Familiar with the FDA 21 CFR, CGMP for Medical devices.
• Excellent analytical and communication skills with the ability to communicate complex technical issues in an easy to understand manner.
• Responsive problem solver and action oriented in resolving customer issues and meeting customer requirements.

For Baccalaureate degrees earned outside of the United States, a degree that satisfies the requirements of 8 C.F.R. § 214.2(h)(4)(iii)(A) is required.

Physical Job Requirements

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this position, but they are not an exhaustive list of all the required responsibilities and skills of this position.The physical demands described within the Responsibilities section of this job description are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. For Office Roles: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to be independently mobile. The employee is also required to interact with a computer, and communicate with peers and co-workers. Contact your manager or local HR to understand the Work Conditions and Physical requirements that may be specific to each role.

U.S. Work Authorization & Sponsorship

At Medtronic, we are committed to fostering an environment where employees can thrive and make a meaningful impact. In alignment with our enterprise-wide workforce planning approach, U.S. work authorization sponsorship (H-1B, TN, J, etc.) is offered exclusively for Principal-level roles and above, where specialized expertise aligns with long-term business needs. Roles below the Principal level require candidates to possess unrestricted U.S. work authorization at the time of hire and for the duration of employment.

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Benefits & Compensation

Medtronic offers a competitive Salary and flexible Benefits PackageA commitment to our employees lives at the core of our values. We recognize their contributions. They share in the success they help to create. We offer a wide range of benefits, resources, and competitive compensation plans designed to support you at every career and life stage.

Salary ranges for U.S (excl. PR) locations (USD):$60,000.00 - $90,000.00

The base salary range is applicable across the United States, excluding Puerto Rico and specific locations in California. The offered rate complies with federal and local regulations and may vary based on factors such as experience, certification/education, market conditions, and location. Compensation and benefits information pertains solely to candidates hired within the United States (local market compensation and benefits will apply for others).

• Health, Dental and vision insurance, Health Savings Account, Healthcare Flexible Spending Account, Life insurance, Long-term disability leave, Dependent daycare spending account, Tuition assistance/reimbursement, and Simple Steps (global well-being program).
• The following benefits and additional compensation are available to all regular employees: Incentive plans, 401(k) plan plus employer contribution and match, Short-term disability, Paid time off, Paid holidays, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Employee Assistance Program, Non-qualified Retirement Plan Supplement (subject to IRS earning minimums), and Capital Accumulation Plan (available to Vice Presidents and above, or subject to IRS earning minimums). Regular employees are those who are not temporary, such as interns. Temporary employees are eligible for paid sick time, as required under applicable state law, and the Employee Stock Purchase Plan. Please note some of the above benefits may not apply to workers in Puerto Rico.Further details are available at the link below:Medtronic benefits and compensation plansIt is the policy of Medtronic to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. We also provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.

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