Field Service Engineer, Ventilation (Midwest)

Nihon Kohden North America, Inc.; Columbus (OH); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Nihon Kohden America is seeking a Field Service Engineer to support ventilator systems, patient monitoring, and related devices in hospital settings. You will troubleshoot, perform preventive maintenance, install updates, and assist with connectivity as needed.

The role partners with clinical teams to ensure safe operation, requires up to 75% travel, and requires residence within the assigned Ohio region. Competitive salary and benefits offered.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in Biomedical, Electrical, Mechanical, Respiratory or IT field; Bachelor's preferred.
• 4+ years servicing ventilators or respiratory therapy equipment.
• Preferred certifications: CompTIA Network+, CBET, BMET or equivalent.
• Experience diagnosing hardware, software, electrical, pneumatic, and system issues.
• Customer-facing technical support in healthcare or medical devices.
• Basic hospital networking and device connectivity knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Assume responsibility for servicing, maintaining, and troubleshooting ventilator and related medical device systems.
• Provide on-site and remote technical support, including troubleshooting, repair, installation, and training.
• Perform installation, preventive and corrective maintenance per manufacturer specs.
• Setup, calibration, testing, and validation to ensure performance and regulatory compliance.
• Track and resolve service tickets with timely communication to customers.
• Collaborate with Biomed, Respiratory Therapy, Nursing, IT and clinical teams.
• Support integration and connectivity of devices within customer environments.
• Document problems, root cause, actions, and resolutions per quality requirements.
• Maintain professional appearance and adhere to company policies; travel as needed.

Skills

4+ years biomedical equipment

Diagnostic troubleshooting

Customer-facing support

English communication

Education

Associate's degree in Biomedical/Electrical/Mechanical or related

Bachelor's degree preferred

Certifications: CompTIA Network+, CBET, BMET

Job description

The Field Service Engineer is primarily responsible for supporting NKA ventilator systems by providing troubleshooting, preventive maintenance, repair, software updates, and other service activities as required.

The position is responsible for supporting the success of NKA customer relationships by identifying, evaluating, resolving, or appropriately escalating customer technical needs. The individual serves as a customer advocate and liaison between customers and the NKA organization.

In addition to ventilator support, the position will also provide support for patient monitoring and other NKA medical device systems, including connectivity-related support when applicable. The role partners closely with hospital clinical, biomedical, and technical teams to ensure safe, reliable, and effective operation of NKA solutions.

Essential Functions and Main Duties

• Assume responsibility for servicing, maintaining, and troubleshooting ventilator, patient monitoring, and related medical device systems.
• Provide on-site and remote technical support, including troubleshooting, repair, installation support, customer training, and technical guidance.
• Provide on-site diagnostic troubleshooting for hardware, software, pneumatic, electrical, mechanical, and connectivity issues.
• Perform preventive maintenance inspections and scheduled service activities in accordance with manufacturer specifications and company procedures.
• Provide installation, post-installation, preventive maintenance, and corrective maintenance support.
• Perform setup, calibration verification, operational testing, and validation activities to ensure equipment performance and regulatory compliance.
• Track and resolve service tickets promptly and effectively while ensuring optimal customer service.
• Provide timely and effective communication to customers regarding service expectations, estimated arrival times, service status updates, and follow-up activities.
• Work closely with Biomed, Respiratory Therapy, Nursing, IT, and clinical teams at customer locations.
• Support integration, connectivity, and interoperability of NKA medical device systems within customer environments when applicable.
• Demonstrate a basic understanding of hospital network infrastructure and troubleshoot device connectivity issues, including wired and wireless network communications, escalating advanced networking issues when appropriate.
• Utilize troubleshooting techniques and analytical thinking skills to diagnose hardware, software, networking, pneumatic, mechanical, and system performance issues; determine corrective actions and resolve service tickets.
• Escalate complex technical issues appropriately while collaborating with Technical Support, Product Specialists, Engineering, Quality, and other internal teams to achieve timely resolution.
• Assist with compiling device information, service history, and inventory management documentation.
• Obtain and convey information as needed; document all problems, including root cause, corrective action, and resolution information.
• Accurately document service activities, equipment status, corrective actions, and maintenance records in accordance with company, regulatory, and quality system requirements.
• Work with NKA internal teams to ensure successful coordination and delivery of product support.
• Maintain and enhance technical skills related to ventilator technology, respiratory care applications, patient monitoring systems, hospital networking fundamentals, and emerging medical device technologies.
• Promote goodwill and a positive image of the Company.
• Demonstrate good judgment in the utilization of company credit cards while adhering to established business guidelines.
• Complete administrative requirements within expected timeframes.
• Maintain a professional appearance and conduct at all times.
• Adheres to all company policies, procedures, and business ethics codes.
• Duties may be modified or assigned at any time based on business need.

Qualifications

Education / Certification / Experience required

• Associate's degree in Biomedical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Respiratory Therapy, Information Technology, or a related technical discipline; Bachelor's degree preferred, relevant education and experience accepted in lieu of a degree.
• 4+ years of experience servicing, maintaining, troubleshooting, repairing, or supporting ventilators or respiratory therapy equipment.
• CompTIA Network+, CBET, BMET, military technical training, respiratory therapy certifications, or equivalent technical certifications preferred.
• Experience diagnosing and resolving hardware, software, electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, and system-performance issues.
• Experience providing customer-facing technical support in healthcare, biomedical, respiratory therapy, or medical device environments.
• Basic knowledge of hospital networking and wired and wireless device connectivity preferred.
• Knowledge of hospital clinical environments and customer-support practices preferred.
• Level and compensation depend on location, experience, education and skills.
• Technical Troubleshooting and Problem Solving
• Customer Focus
• Technical Communication
• Clinical Environment Acumen
• Healthcare Technology Connectivity
• Must be able to communicate verbally and in writing, and to receive and understand verbal and written instructions in English
• Able to work effectively both independently and in a collaborative team environment

Compensation

The anticipated range for this position is $80,000 to $105,000. Actual placement within the range is dependent on multiple factors, including but not limited to skills, education, experience and location.

Perks and Benefits

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Working Conditions

Schedule:

The regular hours for this full-time position are 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday–Friday, unless otherwise stated by the department manager. Holiday, weekend, and evening work hours may be required. Regular hours may vary due to the needs of the organization or department and are subject to change at any time at the Company’s discretion.

Physical:

Generally, may require some reaching, bending, stooping, squatting, crawling, kneeling, pushing, pulling, lifting, carrying up to 45 pounds, finger dexterity, repetitive motions, standing, walking, sitting, hearing, visual acuity, and color vision. More specific details may be provided as needed or requested.

Travel:

Approximately 75%

Location:

Must reside within assign region of Ohio.

Access to Customer Sites:

It is an essential function of this position to perform duties in healthcare facilities, and to achieve the necessary vendor credentialing. As part of this process, it is typically required to provide proof of vaccinations (including for COVID-19), and related personal medical information, and to comply with other criteria as needed to be able to work at customer sites. Typical vendor credentialing expenses will be paid/reimbursed by the Company.

Nihon Kohden America is committed to maintaining a professional and respectful workplace free from discrimination, harassment, and retaliation and welcomes all qualified candidates to apply. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, experience, and business needs, without regard to legally protected characteristics. This policy applies to all employment actions, including recruitment, hiring, promotion, compensation, training, and other workplace practices.

Nihon Kohden America complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws regarding equal employment opportunity. Employees and applicants will not be subject to harassment or retaliation for asserting their legal rights. Questions or concerns regarding this policy may be directed to Human Resources at [e-mail] .