Surgery Field Engineer Apprentice (Chattanooga, TN)

Scorpion Therapeutics; Tennessee; On-site; USD 48,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Scorpion Therapeutics is seeking a Surgery Field Engineer Apprentice to support service and repair of diagnostic imaging equipment in healthcare settings. The program emphasizes compliance, patient safety, and practical skills for a long-term field service career.

Onsite at Chattanooga hospitals with flexible 24/7 scheduling and potential travel to client sites. The one-year apprenticeship leads to internal opportunities, with compensation ranging from $48,000 to $72,000 plus benefits.

Qualifications

• Requires high school diploma or GED, with relevant electromechanical or IT experience, or an AS/BS degree.
• Valid driver's license and US work authorization.
• Experience interpreting schematics, electronic circuitry, and biomedical devices preferred.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and repair imaging systems.
• Perform preventative maintenance.
• Conduct safety/environmental inspections.
• Document service activities.
• Communicate with hospital staff.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Customer service

Safety protocols

Documentation

Education

High school diploma / GED or AS/BS degree

Tools

Schematics interpretation

Biomedical devices

Electronic circuitry

Job description

Role: Surgery Field Engineer Apprentice focusing on service and repair of diagnostic imaging equipment in healthcare settings. Objectives: support customer satisfaction, ensure equipment functionality, and develop technical skills for long-term field service career.

Responsibilities

• troubleshoot and repair imaging systems
• perform preventative maintenance
• conduct safety/environmental inspections
• document service activities
• communicate with hospital staff

Qualifications

• high school diploma/GED with relevant electronic, mechanical, or IT experience; or AS/BS degree
• valid driver's license
• legal work authorization in the U.S.
• Experience in interpreting schematics, electronic circuitry, and biomedical devices is preferred.
• Skills include technical troubleshooting, customer service, and adherence to safety and quality protocols.

High-value specifics

• onsite role primarily at hospitals in Chattanooga, TN
• flexible scheduling to support healthcare operations 24/7
• potential travel to customer sites
• physical ability to lift equipment up to 35 lbs and perform extended periods of bending or standing

Apprenticeship

The apprenticeship is designed as a one-year program leading to internal employment opportunities, with performance and availability influencing conversion.

Compliance and Policies

The role emphasizes compliance with healthcare standards, safety regulations, and GE HealthCare policies.

Compensation

Compensation ranges from $48,000 to $72,000, with benefits and potential performance incentives.

Physical and Background Requirements

The position requires physical fitness, background checks, immunizations, and is open only to candidates authorized to work in the U.S.