Field Service Engineer III - San Antonio, TX (Cranial and Spinal Technologies /Surgical Robotics)

Medtronic; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) plan with employer match

Paid time off

Job summary

Medtronic is seeking a Field Service Engineer to deliver on-site service and support for CST Imaging and Surgical Robotics systems across the San Antonio area, with substantial travel. The role requires installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and de-installation of capital equipment while collaborating with clinical customers, sales teams, and internal stakeholders.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma and 3+ years of field service or related experience, with the ability to document

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent with 3+ years in customer support, mechanical/electrical repair, or field service.
• Valid driver's license and ability to travel ~50% within/outside territory.
• Experience troubleshooting and servicing technical equipment in customer-facing environments.
• Ability to maintain service documentation per procedures.

Responsibilities

• Install, inspect, verify, repair, and de-install imaging and robot-assisted systems.
• Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, and technical issues to minimize downtime.
• Maintain accurate service records and regulatory documentation.
• Coordinate service activities with customers and internal teams to ensure timely support.
• Analyze field data to identify trends and drive improvements.
• Provide feedback to Engineering and Quality teams for enhancements.
• Support development and update of service procedures and training.

Skills

Field service experience

Troubleshooting

Technical documentation

Customer-facing

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

O-arm systems

Imaging equipment

Mazor Robotics

Job description

We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on - 14 Oct 2026

Careers 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

The Cranial and Spinal Technologies (CST) and Surgical Robotics (SR) Field Service organization provides technical support for advanced imaging and robotic-assisted surgical systems used by healthcare providers. This team is responsible for ensuring the safe, reliable, and compliant operation of large capital equipment throughout its lifecycle, including installation, maintenance, upgrades, and service support.

This position supports customers throughout the San Antonio, Texas area and is expected to reside within the territory. The role is field-based and primarily performed at customer sites, with approximately 50% travel outside the San Antonio area to support regional business needs and customer requirements. The Field Service Engineer serves as the primary technical representative supporting CST Imaging and Surgical Robotics systems at customer sites. This role is responsible for lifecycle service activities including installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, upgrades, and de-installation of capital equipment while partnering with clinical customers, sales teams, and internal stakeholders to support system performance and customer satisfaction.

Primary Responsibilities

• Perform installation, inspection, verification, corrective maintenance, preventive maintenance, and de-installation activities for O-arm, imaging, AiBLE, and Mazor systems.
• Troubleshoot and diagnose mechanical, electrical, and technical issues to restore equipment performance and minimize customer downtime.
• Maintain accurate service records, reports, and documentation in accordance with regulatory, quality, and company requirements.
• Coordinate service activities with customers and internal partners to ensure timely completion of scheduled and unscheduled support activities.
• Analyze field service data and identify trends, recurring issues, and opportunities for product or process improvements.
• Provide technical feedback to Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, and other cross-functional teams to support product enhancements and serviceability improvements.
• Support the development, maintenance, and continuous improvement of service procedures, documentation, and field service processes.
• Participate in the delivery of technical training and knowledge transfer activities for distributors, partners, agents, and qualified customer representatives.

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent and a minimum of 3 years of experience in customer support, mechanical equipment repair, electrical equipment repair, or field service support.
• Valid driver's license and ability to travel approximately 50% within and outside the assigned territory.
• Experience performing troubleshooting, maintenance, repair, or service activities on technical equipment in customer-facing environments.
• Ability to maintain service documentation and technical records in accordance with established procedures and requirements.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience servicing medical devices, imaging equipment, or other complex electronic systems.
• Ability to troubleshoot and diagnose issues on medical equipment or large capital equipment platforms.
• Experience delivering technical training or instruction to customers, distributors, or technical personnel.
• Strong written and verbal English communication skills.
• Experience working independently in a field-based service environment and managing multiple customer priorities.
• 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.

Benefits & Compensation

Medtronic offers a competitive Salary and flexible Benefits Package

A 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).
• 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.

It 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. In addition, Medtronic will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.

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