Remote Field Service Engineer for Digital Pathology Imaging

Evident Microscopy
Boston, US
RemoteCareer-pivot friendly

Why this role

Pace
Steady
The job requires a fast-paced environment, as evidenced by the need to respond to equipment problems and perform on-call functions, indicating a high level of urgency and responsiveness.
Collaboration
Medium
Collaboration is a key aspect of the role, as the job description mentions instructing others on testing and maintenance procedures and participating in product improvement discussions, suggesting a team-oriented approach.
Autonomy
Medium
The role demands a high degree of autonomy, as the engineer is required to make independent decisions on repairs and maintenance, and to document all activities thoroughly, indicating a significant level of self-management.
Decision Impact
Team
Decisions made by the engineer can significantly impact the operations of pathology labs, as they are responsible for diagnosing and repairing complex issues that can affect patient care and operational efficiency.
Role Level
Individual Contributor
The complexity of the role is high, given the requirement to handle both hardware and software issues, perform intricate repairs, and contribute to product improvement discussions.
Career Pivot Friendly
Welcomes transferable skills
Individuals with experience in technical support roles, such as IT support or field service roles in medical equipment, would find this role a natural progression, as it leverages their existing technical skills and customer service abilities.

Derived from job-description analysis by Serendipath's career intelligence engine.

What success looks like

  • successful installation and qualification of digital scanner systems
  • effective troubleshooting and repair of complex technical issues
  • participation in product improvement discussions
Typical background
Bachelor’s degree in Biomedical Engineering Technology, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or Electronics Engineering Technology3-4 years of related experience with Bachelor’s degree or 5+ years of related experience with Associate’s degree

Transferable backgrounds

  • Coming from IT Support Specialist
    troubleshooting · customer service
    The experience in resolving technical issues and interacting with customers in an IT support role translates directly to the responsibilities of a Field Service Engineer.
  • Coming from Medical Equipment Technician
    diagnostic skills · repair
    The skills in diagnosing and repairing medical equipment are directly applicable to the role of a Field Service Engineer in the digital pathology field.

Skills & requirements

Required

InstallationCalibrationRepairTroubleshootingDigital Pathology ImagingRoboticsComputer SystemsElectrical Safety TestingPreventive MaintenanceTraining

Preferred

Product Improvement DiscussionsDesign Engineering

Stack & domain

Biomedical Engineering TechnologyElectrical EngineeringMechanical EngineeringElectronics Engineering TechnologyBiomedical Electronics TechnologyBiomedical Equipment TechnologyElectronic TechnologyDigital Pathology ImagingMicroscopy Solutions

About the role

This role involves a blend of technical expertise and customer interaction, where a Field Service Engineer will spend their days installing, troubleshooting, and maintaining complex digital pathology imaging systems, all while working closely with clients to ensure smooth operations.

Original posting from Evident Microscopy

At Evident, we deliver optical technology that pushes the limits of scientific discovery. Through advanced microscopy solutions, we help researchers and innovators illuminate the unseen .

Job Description

Position based in New York, New Jersey, or Maryland.

Installs, calibrates, repairs and inspects imaging devices, robots and computers and solves moderately complex problems in the field. Performs repairs up to and including the diagnosis and repair of difficult technical instrument and software problems. Participates in product improvement discussions, provides inputs to design engineering. Provides information and develops procedures.

This position is in the company’s digital imaging technology solutions that partners with pathology labs and medical centers to enable digital transformation within the tissue processing lab. With these solutions, the company takes on the challenges involved with digitization, organization, and management of whole slide images of glass slides that have normally been used for microscope examination - all while helping the labs to excel at patient care with greater efficiency and access to knowledge tools.

Job Duties

  • Installation, qualification, operation, maintenance, upgrades, debugging of digital scanner systems and their accompanying desktop computers.
  • Conducts complete performance assurance and electrical safety testing.
  • May provide information for the development of testing protocols.
  • Performs preventive/scheduled maintenance on devices as required.
  • Responds to equipment problems; evaluates, troubleshoots and corrects problems up to and including those requiring rule-based trouble-shooting and a moderate level of diagnostic skill and having a moderate to high level of acuity and complexity. Determines the need to remove and/or replace malfunctioning devices from service and implements accordingly.
  • Performs equipment repairs of substantial difficulty to a level requiring generic test instrumentation or diagnostic software, e.g., to board or component level for electrical devices.
  • Participates in equipment evaluations, installations and upgrades, including software revision updates.
  • Instructs others on testing, calibration, preventive maintenance, basic trouble-shooting and repair of digital scanning equipment.
  • Thoroughly and accurately documents inspections, repairs, maintenance procedures, and training activities in a timely manner. Documents and maintains accurate and current inventory records of all replacement and repair parts.
  • Using data indicators, intuition, and/or other resources, helps to identify system, safety and quality problems, suggests solutions, and provides information that leads to change in department and on teams.
  • Performs on-call function (schedule rotation) providing in-house repairs and assistance as needed.
  • Performs other related duties as required.
  • Travel, average of 50%, up to 70% as needed.

Job Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Biomedical Engineering Technology, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or Electronics Engineering Technology (EET) Instrumentation OR Associate's (AS) degree in Biomedical Electronics Technology, Biomedical Equipment Technology or Biomedical Engineering Technology or in a related technical field such as Electronic Technology.
  • 3-4 years of related experience with Bachelor’s degree or 5+ years of related experience with Associate’s degree.
  • Must have competence in ability to understand product specifications, read product manuals and discern the structural design of the system, mechanical, electronic, and optical components. Manage and maintain mechanical, electro-mechanical, electronic, and/or computers to sufficiently diagnose and repair devices and systems.
  • Can be trained to operate Linux computer (basic), careful handling of glass slides and optical components such as lenses and cameras, power meter, multimeter.
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills to effectively work with team members (local and offshore) and customers at all levels.
  • Ability to perform testing and troubleshooting of electromechanical devices involving specialized and generic test equipment and software diagnostic tools.
  • Understanding of electrical and mechanical biomedical safety principles.
  • Ability to occasionally lift equipment up to 70lbs.
  • Ability to travel 50%, up to 70% as needed.

Position includes competitive sick/vacation/holiday package, equity, health, dental, life insurance, STD, LTD and 401k plan.

Annual salary 67K - 93K, plus 5% annual corporate bonus target.

Evident Scientific MIS is an equal opportunity employer.

  • Remote

We realize work isn’t just a job to you.

It’s a big part of your life, but not the only part. That’s why we offer competitive salaries, a robust 401(k) program, annual bonus program and comprehensive medical benefits, as well as tuition reimbursement, parental and adoption leave, so you can be ready for where life can take you.

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Source: Evident Microscopy careers

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