Technical Specialist

SPBS, Inc.; Cookeville (TN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

SPBS, Inc. is seeking a Technical Specialist to provide advanced technical and maintenance support in a clinical environment, developing expertise in Healthcare Technology Management practices, medical equipment, and regulatory requirements.

The role leverages electrical, mechanical, electronic, and controls expertise to support clinical equipment and facility systems while advancing responsibilities in biomedical engineering. This position encourages professional growth.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in a related technical field.
• Experience in industrial maintenance and electrical troubleshooting.
• Experience with PLCs, motor controls, hydraulics, and pneumatics.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose, troubleshoot, repair, and maintain complex electromechanical, electrical, electronic, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.
• Interpret electrical schematics, mechanical blueprints, and technical diagrams to perform root-cause analysis and repairs.
• Perform preventative maintenance on high-impact support systems and power systems to maximize downtime reduction.
• Develop and implement maintenance checklists to ensure operational availability.
• Collaborate with clinical staff and vendors to coordinate external repairs and parts procurement.
• Document work orders, preventive maintenance tasks, and equipment statuses in the CMMS.

Skills

Electrical troubleshooting

Mechanical systems

Electronics

Controls engineering

PLC programming

Education

Associate’s Degree in Industrial Maintenance Technology or Industrial Electronics

Tools

CMMS software

Job description

JOB SUMMARY:

The Technical Specialist provides advanced technical and maintenance support within the

Description

The Technical Specialist provides advanced technical and maintenance support within the clinical environment while developing competency in Healthcare Technology Management (HTM) practices, medical equipment, and regulatory requirements. The position leverages strong electrical, mechanical, electronic, and controls expertise to support clinical equipment and facility systems while progressing toward broader biomedical equipment responsibilities.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Diagnose, troubleshoot, repair, and maintain complex electromechanical, electrical,
• electronic, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems within the clinical facility environment.
• Interpret electrical schematics, mechanical blueprints, and technical diagrams to perform
• root-cause analysis and repairs.
• Perform systematic, routine preventative maintenance on high-impact support systems,
• power systems, facility clinical electronics, and general equipment.
• Develop and implement scheduled maintenance checklists to minimize downtime and
• maximize operational availability.
• Provide expert support on specialized motor controls, PLC programming,
• generator/power backup systems, and plumbing/facility-related technical infrastructure
• supporting clinical care.
• Collaborate with clinical staff and vendor representatives to coordinate external specialist
• repairs and parts procurement.
• Document all work orders, preventive maintenance tasks, parts ordering, and equipment
• statuses accurately within the SPBS computerized maintenance management system
• (CMMS) in accordance with company and regulatory requirements.
• Assists senior technicians and engineers with the routine preventative maintenance,
• inspection, and inventory tracking of clinical assets.
• Engages in professional development opportunities to expand subject-matter expertise,
• stay current with medical device regulations, and enhance healthcare technology
• management capabilities.
• Performs other duties as assigned to support organizational needs, team priorities, and
• changing department demands.

Requirements

Experience & Educational Requirements

• Associate’s Degree in Industrial Maintenance Technology, Industrial Electronics, or a
• related technical field.Experience in industrial maintenance, electrical troubleshooting, electronic systems,
• PLCs, motor controls, hydraulics, and pneumatics

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Must be able follow the physical activities listed below.

Amount of Time

• Stand: Over 2/3
• Walk: Over 2/3
• Sit:1/3 to 2/3
• Use hands to finger, handle, or feel : Over 2/3
• Reach with hands and arms : Over 2/3
• Climb or balance: Over 2/3
• Stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl: Over 2/3
• Talk or hear: Over 2/3
• Taste or smell: 1/3 to 2/3

Must be able to lift following weight or exert force.

Amount of Time

• Up to 10 pounds: Over 2/3
• Up to 25 pounds: Over 2/3