Field Engineer I - Midland, TX

QuidelOrtho

1d•Onsite

About The Position

QuidelOrtho unites the strengths of Quidel Corporation and Ortho Clinical Diagnostics, creating a world-leading in vitro diagnostics company with award-winning expertise in immunoassay and molecular testing, clinical chemistry and transfusion medicine. The company is more than 6,000 strong and does business in over 130 countries, providing answers with fast, accurate and consistent testing where and when they are needed most – home to hospital, lab to clinic. Their culture puts team members first and prioritizes actions that support happiness, inspiration and engagement, striving to build meaningful connections. The role is for a Field Engineer I in Midland, TX. This is a field-based position that offers a company car, gas card, cell phone, laptop, and covers all vehicle maintenance. This field-based position covers customers throughout West Texas.

Requirements

Candidates should be aware that the Company currently requires customer-facing workers to meet Customer Credentialing requirements which may include but are not limited to, up to date immunizations.
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.
Extended hours may be required
Ability to travel overnight 50-75% to Rochester, NY, in the first few months of training.
Post-training must be able to travel up to 75% around territory, with occasional overnight travel (1-2 nights per week).

Nice To Haves

Experience within Healthcare or Medical Device industry

Responsibilities

Installing, operating, maintaining, repairing, and modifying electromechanical equipment, preferably in the field.
Troubleshoot technical problems and systems issues.
Determine technical solution 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 recommends 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.