Field Clinical Engineer

BiVACOR Inc • Huntington Beach, CA

1d • $130,000 - $180,000 • Onsite

About The Position

This is a high-impact, field-based engineering role at the frontier of Class III medical device technology, where your expertise will directly support patients implanted with the world’s first Total Artificial Heart. As a Field Clinical Engineer at BiVACOR, you will be the on-site technical authority, partnering with surgical teams, ICU staff, and hospital biomedical engineers to ensure safe, effective device operation from implant through long-term follow-up. You will bring sharp technical instincts, composure under pressure, and a commitment to excellence that helps move us closer to transforming care for patients with end-stage heart failure.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Biomedical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field; advanced degree preferred
• 3–5+ years of field clinical engineering or field service experience in a Class II or Class III medical device environment
• Prior experience with cardiac assist devices, ECMO, VAD, or implantable systems strongly preferred
• Comfortable working in a clinical environment including operating theatres and ICUs
• Strong understanding of FDA QSR (21 CFR 820), ISO 13485, and medical device complaint handling requirements
• Can-do attitude — composure under pressure — strong teamwork and communication skills
• Willingness to travel extensively to implanting sites; availability for on-call urgent response as BiVACOR grows
• Experience contributing to SOPs, work instructions, or field support documentation in a regulated environment

Responsibilities

• Provide on-site technical and clinical support for patients implanted with the BiVACOR TAH device
• Train surgical teams, ICU staff, and hospital biomedical engineers on device operation and troubleshooting
• Conduct pre-implant readiness checks, intraoperative support, and post-implant follow-up at assigned sites
• Document device performance, incident reports, and site interactions in the clinical database
• Respond to urgent site calls and troubleshoot device-related issues within agreed response timeframes
• Contribute to the development and refinement of field support SOPs and training materials

Benefits

• 401(k) with company matching
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA) & Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Life insurance & Employee Assistance Program
• Generous paid time off
• Discretionary annual bonus may be available based on individual and Company performance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level