[Remote] Field Service Engineer I - East Bay/North Bay, CA at GE Healthcare

Remote

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Entry Level & New GradExperience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Healthcare, Medical DevicesIndustries

Requirements

  • Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field; OR equivalent military education; OR participant in the formal GEHC Biomed/FE Services Internship or Military Externship program; OR High School Diploma/GED and 4 or more years of experience servicing electronic equipment
  • Experience with Web applications as well as Microsoft suite of products
  • Comply with GEHC's standard background check, including a post-offer drug test
  • During employment, comply with all customer access policies, including obtaining and/or providing proof of required immunizations, and additional drug tests or background checks (including a federal government background check if assigned to support a contract with the federal government)
  • Able to lift, carry, push, and pull up to 35 lbs. unassisted and frequently bend, stoop, twist, climb, crouch/squat, kneel/crawl, sit and stand for long periods of time
  • Able to reach at, above and below shoulder level, flex/extend neck and have good hand and finger dexterity
  • Specific vision abilities including color, close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision and depth perception
  • Must have and maintain a valid Driver's License
  • Willingness to be [incomplete in description, but implied for fieldwork]

Responsibilities

  • Learn to complete on-time and accurate Preventative Maintenance, FMIs and/or ISIs
  • Assist more experienced field engineers with equipment installation
  • Work with experienced field engineers on basic troubleshooting and service repair needs on designated equipment
  • Effectively communicate and partner with teammates and colleagues
  • Learn to effectively communicate with customers to ensure resolution and proper follow-up, leading to customer satisfaction
  • Partner with the customer and recommend value-added services that will help the customer run their business more efficiently
  • Keep up to date on administrative responsibilities such as maintaining customer service logs and internal service records in a timely manner, ordering repair parts, and managing cycle times
  • Utilize the GEHC escalation process, as needed, and work closely with region and national support to define and implement corrective action plans to resolve customer issues in a timely manner
  • Serve as a member of the account community for key accounts
  • Effectively engage commercial counterparts, identify potential sales leads, participate in sales opportunities such as contract renewals, and assist with promoting and implementing revenue programs
  • Focus on customer needs and satisfaction, while building on and enhancing the relationship with the customer to ultimately become a perceived partner in their business
  • Keep up to date with competitor information and market trends
  • Answer service calls independently without assistance within one year of employment

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

Preventative MaintenanceTroubleshootingEquipment InstallationField ServiceCustomer ServiceService LogsRepair Parts Management

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What qualifications are required for the Field Service Engineer I position?

Candidates need an Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field; or equivalent military education; or participation in the GEHC Biomed/FE Services Internship or Military Externship program; or a High School Diploma/GED with 4+ years of experience servicing electronic equipment. Experience with Web applications and the Microsoft suite of products is also required.

Is this Field Service Engineer I role remote or on-site?

The role is on-site in the East Bay/North Bay, CA area, involving field service work such as preventative maintenance and equipment installation at customer locations.

What is the salary for this Field Service Engineer I position?

This information is not specified in the job description.

What does the team structure look like for this role?

The Field Engineer I works with experienced Field Engineers both onsite and remotely to learn troubleshooting, repair, and installation techniques, and partners with teammates, colleagues, customers, and commercial counterparts.

What makes a strong candidate for this Field Service Engineer I role?

Strong candidates have the required education or experience in servicing electronic equipment, are eager to learn preventative maintenance, troubleshooting, and customer communication skills, and can independently handle service calls within one year.

GE Healthcare

Healthcare technology and data analytics provider

About GE Healthcare

GE Healthcare provides a range of healthcare technologies and services aimed at improving patient care. Its main products include imaging systems, mobile diagnostic devices, patient monitoring solutions, and advanced software for data analysis. These products help medical professionals make informed decisions and enhance the efficiency of healthcare delivery. Unlike many competitors, GE Healthcare invests significantly in research and development, allocating $1 billion each year to innovate and enhance its offerings. The company’s goal is to support healthcare providers in delivering better patient outcomes, as evidenced by its technology supporting over 300,000 patients daily and managing 2 billion patient scans each year.

Chicago, IllinoisHeadquarters
1892Year Founded
N/ACompany Stage
Data & Analytics, HealthcareIndustries
10,001+Employees

Risks

Emerging AR technologies increase competition in medical imaging.
Regulatory challenges may delay AI application expansions in healthcare.
Dependence on clinical trial success for new product market positioning.

Differentiation

GE Healthcare invests $1 billion annually in R&D for product innovation.
The company supports over 300,000 patients daily with its healthcare technologies.
GE Healthcare's AIR Recon DL offers 3D motion-insensitive imaging for enhanced MRI quality.

Upsides

Acquisition of Caption Health expands AI-powered ultrasound capabilities.
Successful Phase III trial of [18F]flurpiridaz enhances coronary artery disease detection.
Collaboration with Wayra accelerates digital health innovation in EMEA.

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