Field Technical Service Specialist(Service & Repair) at Medtronic

Koto-ku, Tokyo, Japan

Medtronic Logo
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Mid-level (3 to 4 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Medical Devices, HealthcareIndustries

Requirements

  • University degree or above (in engineering or science faculty)
  • TOEIC score of 600 or above (able to communicate without issues in English)
  • 3+ years of experience as a Field Service Engineer in the medical industry
  • Understanding of medical equipment maintenance, inspection, and repair operations
  • Basic understanding of pharmaceutical and medical device regulations (yakkiho, related laws), repair business, and QMS
  • Ability to read English manuals
  • Project management skills
  • Experience working with overseas counterparts
  • Accurate communication skills (Japanese and English)
  • Computer skills: PowerPoint/Word/Excel
  • Ability to travel domestically and internationally, including overnight stays
  • Flexibility to change domestic work locations in response to business expansion

Responsibilities

  • Responsible for Field Service & Repair operations for new mechanical large capital equipment
  • Provide installation pre-checks, installation, periodic inspections, repairs, software upgrades, and technical inquiry responses for medical large equipment
  • Support service preparation for new market introductions
  • Manage service operations (installation information management, complaint management, maintenance parts management, measuring instrument management, etc.)
  • Support sales demos, customer training, and maintenance of demo units
  • Collaborate with related departments
  • Promote sales of maintenance service contracts
  • Communicate with overseas manufacturers and participate in overseas training
  • Comply with laws and regulations (pharmaceutical and medical device law, related regulations, repair business, QMS-related)

Skills

Field Service
Medical Equipment Repair
Installation
Preventive Maintenance
Software Upgrade
Project Management
English Communication
Regulatory Compliance
Microsoft Excel
Microsoft PowerPoint
Microsoft Word
Customer Training

Medtronic

Develops and manufactures medical devices and therapies

About Medtronic

Medtronic provides medical technology, services, and solutions to improve patient care. The company develops a variety of medical devices, including pacemakers, insulin pumps, surgical tools, and neurostimulation devices, which help diagnose, prevent, and treat chronic diseases. These products are used by hospitals, clinics, and healthcare professionals around the world. Medtronic stands out from competitors by investing significantly in research and development to create new products and offering additional services like training and patient management programs. The goal of Medtronic is to enhance patient outcomes and lower healthcare costs through its comprehensive range of medical solutions.

Fridley, MinnesotaHeadquarters
1949Year Founded
$3.2MTotal Funding
IPOCompany Stage
Biotechnology, HealthcareIndustries
10,001+Employees

Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life Insurance
Disability Insurance
Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account
Unlimited Paid Time Off
Paid Vacation
Paid Sick Leave
Paid Holidays
401(k) Retirement Plan
401(k) Company Match
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Employee Assistance Program
Wellness Program

Risks

Emerging competitors like Fire1 threaten Medtronic's heart failure management market share.
Spine biologics market growth may attract new entrants, increasing competition for Medtronic.
Recent IPOs in medtech indicate rising competition, challenging Medtronic's market position.

Differentiation

Medtronic's diverse product range spans cardiovascular, diabetes, neurological, and surgical technologies.
The company invests heavily in R&D to drive innovation in medical devices.
Medtronic offers comprehensive services, including training and technical support, enhancing product value.

Upsides

Exclusive deal with Kuros enhances Medtronic's orthopedic portfolio and market share.
Growing spine biologics market offers expansion opportunities in spinal fusion and regenerative medicine.
Balloon catheters market growth aligns with Medtronic's recent product launches, boosting cardiovascular presence.

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