Upgrade Specialist - Midwest US

Getinge•Dallas, TX

5d•$38 - $48•Remote

About The Position

Provide product lifecycle support through the application of exceptional technical expertise during the design and execution of upgrade projects related to Life Science equipment. The job function includes, but is not limited to, equipment evaluation, upgrade design, generating component lists, implementation, equipment testing, customer training, and generating preliminary documentation.

Requirements

Associates degree in a technical discipline or equivalent combination of education and work experience.
Minimum 3 years demonstrated hands-on field technical experience, including ability to apply technical expertise and make judgements regarding systems and equipment of considerable complexity.
Must have a working knowledge of Getinge, or related, equipment, with experience working in Life Science or Biomedical environment.
Knowledge of industry electrical norms
Ability to wire switches, devices, power supplies, and control systems as per electrical drawings
Knowledge of industry piping and engineering norms
Understanding of control systems, CPU, I/O, User Panels, and networking devices
Ability to use control system software for downloading, and viewing of program data
Ability to read and understand detailed electrical and engineering drawings
Process knowledge of sterilizers and washers
Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
Ability to prioritize tasks.
Intermediate skills using Outlook, Word, Excel, Adobe Acrobat, CAD software, etc.
Exceptional troubleshooting and diagnostic skills, and ability to interpret electrical and mechanical drawings.
PACS and AB software knowledge.

Responsibilities

Based upon design criteria, assemble/manufacture upgrade kit, i.e. control system, SMC banks, etc.
Assemble component specifications documentation and submit to your Manager.
Order components through internal and external means.
Field management of projects related to sourcing material, customer commitments to start and completion dates, closeout documentation
Demo and tear down of equipment
Construction of electrical cabinets
Construct or replace piping systems, pneumatic systems and field wiring of devices
Modify or replace equipment fascia
Download and install revised software package, and assist programmer with debugging.
Trouble shoot newly upgraded equipment
Perform I/O testing
Perform system testing
Execute test cycle runs and verify all process are running as specified
Generate red-line drawings, component lists, and submit to engineering
Generate closeout documentation.
Perform customer training/demonstration.
Provide training assistance to service organization, as required.
Execute equipment service, maintenance, and installation, as required.
Support the service organization with issue evaluation and resolution, as required.
Provide technical assistance to service organization, as required.
Promote company products and services.
Maintain expenses within guidelines and limits established by company policy.
Accurately prepare and submit all required reports in a timely manner.
Other activities as the need arises