Field Service Engineer - Instrumentation & Diagnostics

Perkinelmer; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Career growth opportunities

Medical, retirement, wellness benefits

Job summary

WSP is seeking a Senior Control and Instrumentation Engineer to join our C&I team in South Africa. The role focuses on designing and delivering C&I projects for radiopharmacy-related equipment, including Cyclotron and Molecular Imaging systems, with responsibilities spanning from design through commissioning and aftersales support.

The successful candidate will lead projects, manage budgets and timelines, and collaborate with other engineering disciplines to deliver complete client solutions

Qualifications

• 4-5+ years of Field Service Engineering experience
• Diploma in Electronics, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical discipline
• Experience servicing Cyclotron/ PET/Molecular Imaging systems preferred
• Fluent English and willingness to travel within Gauteng and Africa

Responsibilities

• Install, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair Cyclotron, PET/CT, CT, and Nuclear Medicine systems
• Perform preventive maintenance, calibration, fault diagnosis, and complex repairs
• Conduct advanced troubleshooting and root cause analysis to restore system performance
• Maintain service documentation, technical reports and compliance records
• Ensure activities comply with quality, safety and regulatory requirements

Skills

Leadership and management

Problem solving

Communication skills

Time management

MS Office proficiency

Education

BEng/BSc/BTech in Electrical Engineering

Professional Engineer/Technologist (ECSA)

Tools

AutoCAD/Revit

BIM360/ACC/ProjectWise

PLC/DCS systems

SCADA/HMI systems

Job description

Senior Control and Instrumentation (C&I) Engineer

What if you could do the kind of work the world needs? WSP is one of the most diverse consulting firms in Africa. To further our strategic business execution plan, we are seeking leaders that share our guiding principles - we value our people and our reputation; we are locally dedicated with international scale; we are future focused and challenge the status quo; we foster collaboration in everything we do, and we have an empowering culture and hold ourselves accountable. We are committed to the achievement and maintenance of diversity and equity in employment. Montserrat

A little more about your role WSP is currently seeking a qualified candidate for the position of Senior Engineer within our C&I department with exposure to the ELV discipline. This is a full-time opportunity based in Cape Town or Midrand (Johannesburg). The primary responsibilities for this role encompass producing & overseeing engineering designs, project financial planning, BIM/CAD resource planning and providing technical expertise on a project and advisory basis. The ideal candidate should possess the ability to independently run projects while also demonstrating proficiency in managing communication with management in supporting the resources required throughout various project phases.

• Formulate detailed C&I designs, processes and procedures, ensuring adherence by the engineering staff.
• Propose budgets, establish timelines for C&I projects and collaborate with other engineering disciplines to present a complete solution to the client
• Validate and ensure the quality of work and methodologies employed by the C&I team
• Initiate and lead efforts to identify opportunities for new projects and enhanced processes.
• Develop and deliver comprehensive C&I project presentations, both internally and externally.
• Manage the timely completion of deliverables for various tenders.
• Contribute to establishing a work environment that promotes safety, value, and motivation for all, aligning with company policies and procedures, including those related to equality and diversity.
• Ensure strict compliance with all quality, safety, health, environment, and legal policies and procedures.
• Develop PLC/DCS systems designs.
• Formulate SCADA/HMI systems designs.
• Create designs for industrial networks, encompassing fiber optic, TCP, and serial connectivity.
• Develop designs for integration with 3rd party controllers through OPC/API interfaces.
• Evaluate contractor performance and ensure quality standards are met.
• Oversee commissioning quality assurance and conduct inspections.

HEALTH AND SAFETY:

• Role model standards for SHEQ performance and behaviour consistent with the company's health, safety, environmental and quality vision and policies by influencing those around you.
• Contributing to the identification of SHEQ risks and driving processes to achieve Zero Harm
• Embracing, displaying, and promoting the company values and ensuring a safe working environment is maintained at all times.

About You We're looking for someone who is equally passionate about technical excellence and digital innovation. You'll bring:

• A BEng/BSc/BTech degree in Electrical Engineering
• Registered as a Professional Engineer or Technologist ECSA
• A minimum 10 years of experience in C&I engineering.
• Project management, including budgeting, cost estimating, scheduling and resource planning is advantageous.
• Familiarity with general industry standards, such as SANS 10142, ANSI 5.1, etc.
• An understanding of various contracts, including GCC, NEC, JBCC, FIDIC.
• Experience with AutoCAD/Revit.
• Proficient in BIM360/ACC/ProjectWise.
• In-depth knowledge of various PLC/DCS systems.
• Comprehensive knowledge of various SCADA/HMI systems.

Key Competencies and Generic Skills:

• Leadership and management skills - with the ability to motivate others.
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Effective communication skills (written & verbal)
• Excellent time management skills
• Computer literate with proficiency in MS Office.

Job Description Summary

Job Description

Key Responsibilities

• Install, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair Cyclotron, PET/CT, CT, and Nuclear Medicine systems.
• Perform preventive maintenance, calibration, fault diagnosis, and complex repairs across electrical, electronic, mechanical, and software components
• Conduct advanced troubleshooting and root cause analysis to restore system performance and minimize downtime.
• Maintain accurate service documentation, technical reports, and compliance records.
• Ensure all activities are carried out in accordance with quality, safety, and regulatory requirements.

What We're Looking For

• 4-5+ years of Field Service Engineering experience.
• Diploma in Electronics, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• Proven experience servicing Cyclotron systems in a radiopharmacy environment is strongly preferred.
• Alternatively, extensive hands-on experience with PET/CT, CT, or Nuclear Medicine systems.
• Strong ability to interpret electrical schematics, circuit diagrams, and mechanical drawings.
• Advanced troubleshooting, fault-finding, and root cause analysis capabilities.
• Excellent customer-facing and communication skills.
• Fluent English.
• Willingness to travel frequently within the Gauteng region, with occasional travel to other African countries.

What We Offer

• The opportunity to work with highly specialized Cyclotron and Molecular Imaging technologies.
• Ongoing technical training and professional development.
• Competitive salary and performance-based bonus.
• Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, retirement, wellness, and life insurance cover.
• Career growth opportunities within a global healthcare technology leader.

Inclusion and Diversity GE Healthcare is an Equal Opportunity Employer where inclusion matters. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

Our total rewards are designed to unlock your ambition by giving you the boost and flexibility you need to turn your ideas into world-changing realities. Our salary and benefits are everything you'd expect from an organization with global strength and scale, and you'll be surrounded by career opportunities in a culture that fosters care, collaboration and support.

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Additional Information Relocation Assistance Provided: No