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Field Engineer I
Location
United States
Posted
138 days ago
Salary
$65K - $85K / year
Seniority
Senior
Job Description
Field Engineer I
QuidelOrtho
• experience installing, operating, maintaining, repairing, and modifying electromechanical equipment • troubleshoot technical problems and systems issues • determine technical solutions in accordance with product and customer specifications and recommends actions to company or customer representatives for coordinative product solution • conducts technical analysis of product implementations, modifications, and enhancements to product in accordance with specific customer specifications and implementations • assess Customer needs and recommend solutions in accordance with product specifications and Customer Specifications • conducts technical training and product briefing with customers, vendors and company representatives as needed • act as local on-site representative to customer's organization • manage all territory responsibilities including Preventive Maintenance & upgrades including software & hardware • provide service support in the hospital/clinic laboratory environment • responsible for individual parts management, online training, and administrative expense reporting • perform other work-related duties as assigned
Job Requirements
- Minimum of an Associate's degree in Electronics or Electrical/Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent 4 years of military or field service experience required.
- Minimum 4 years experience installing, operating, maintaining, repairing, and modifying electromechanical equipment, preferably in the field, required.
- A team player that is self-motivated & interacts appropriately with peers, sales counterparts, and customers is required.
- The ability to organize and express ideas clearly, verbal and written, in individual or group situations.
- Possess appropriate technical knowledge and have the ability to utilize that knowledge to effectively perform required job functions with an effective level of competence demonstrating a high degree of knowledge in electro-mechanical, chemistry, computer and/or other related disciplines.
- Ability to effectively manage assigned workload within allotted time constraints.
- Must have the ability to lift 75 lbs.
- A valid driver's license is always required.
Benefits
- comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
- 401(k) plan
- employee assistance program
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- paid time off (including sick time)
- paid Holidays
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