Associate Field Service Engineer - Mobile, Alabama
Elekta
Summary
The Field Service Engineer must be customer focused and able to perform all mechanical and electronic repairs required in a timely fashion while meeting all required administrative requirements. This position warrants the highest level of professional representation between the customer and the company in all aspects of the customer relations. It also warrants the undivided support of projects, programs, and policies established by the company.
Job description
Description
The Field Service Engineer must be customer focused and able to perform all mechanical and electronic repairs required in a timely fashion while meeting all required administrative requirements. This position warrants the highest level of professional representation between the customer and the company in all aspects of the customer relations. It also warrants the undivided support of projects, programs, and policies established by the company.
Responsibilities
- Able to complete all Technician Responsibilities with 100% accuracy.
- Independently perform routine troubleshooting and repairs on the designated modality with an 80% success rate of diagnosing the problem while working within the escalation procedure.
- Perform routine calibrations and preventative maintenance on their designated modality and secondary modality.
- Perform installations with assistance, on designated and secondary modality.
- Work safely in confined areas, including high current/ high voltages modulators (20- 50 kV, 1500A), and use peripheral vision to gauge distances. The confined areas have potential hand/arm ‘traps.’ Depth perception is critical.
- Work safely on Elekta’s full range of products including medical devices producing high-energy ionizing radiation.
- Read, analyze, interpret, and follow signal flow on blueprints, schematics, and wiring diagrams.
- Instruct customers and staff in proper use of the equipment.
- Assist Sales/Customer Service with technical advice.
- Stay current on all new products.
- Submit timely and accurately; service reports, timesheets, expense reports, film badges and other paperwork as assigned.
- Parts inventory management (Part sales where applicable).
- Provide product feedback to home office.
- Maintain all company-leased equipment, including company automobile, parts, and tools.
- Perform other related duties as assigned or requested.
- Incorporates Elekta Values into all department functions and responsibilities.
- Adhere to all Elekta directives, policies and procedures.
Relevant Knowledge, skills and competencies
- Associate degree or equivalent experience preferably in Electronics, Physics or an associated discipline.
- Minimum of 3 - 5 years of related field service experience or be Level 2 qualified in two (2) or more modalities.
- Possess a good electro-mechanical aptitude.
- Computer literate.
- Proficiency in the use of test equipment and hand tools including oscilloscopes, multi-meters.
- A good understanding of Good Manufacturing Practice, including ESD requirements.
- Must have effective written and verbal communication skills.
- Exceptional customer service skills.
- Ability to represent the organization in a professional and positive manner.
- Ability to organize and prepare reports.
- Ability to bend and lift heavy machinery/equipment.
- Must be willing to travel when required and work independently.
- Uphold the Elekta’s philosophy and all policies and procedures by maintaining appropriate controls to assure full compliance with applicable laws and regulations, there by fulfilling legal responsibilities and enhancing the quality of our organization.
- Must maintain an active driver’s license in the home state.
Requirements
- Associate degree or equivalent experience preferably in Electronics, Physics or an associated discipline.
- Minimum of 3 - 5 years of related field service experience or be Level 2 qualified in two (2) or more modalities.
- Possess a good electro-mechanical aptitude.
- Computer literate.
- Proficiency in the use of test equipment and hand tools including oscilloscopes, multi-meters.
- A good understanding of Good Manufacturing Practice, including ESD requirements.
- Must have effective written and verbal communication skills.
- Exceptional customer service skills.
- Ability to represent the organization in a professional and positive manner.
- Ability to organize and prepare reports.
- Ability to bend and lift heavy machinery/equipment.
- Must be willing to travel when required and work independently.
- Must maintain an active driver’s license in the home state.
Company overview
Elekta is a global Swedish medical technology company specializing in the development and manufacturing of advanced radiation therapy and radiosurgery equipment for cancer treatment and brain disorders. Founded in 1972 by neurosurgeon Lars Leksell and his son Laurent Leksell, the company pioneered the revolutionary Gamma Knife technology for stereotactic radiosurgery. Today, Elekta operates in over 120 countries with more than 40 offices worldwide and approximately 4,700 employees. The company's comprehensive product portfolio includes linear accelerators (such as Versa HD and Elekta Unity MR-Linac), the Leksell Gamma Knife system for neurosurgery, brachytherapy devices, and sophisticated oncology software solutions including MOSAIQ oncology information system and Monaco treatment planning software. Elekta is committed to advancing precision radiation therapy through innovative technologies that enable personalized cancer care, with a mission to ensure global access to high-quality cancer treatment solutions. The company continues to lead in developing integrated systems that combine imaging, treatment planning, and radiation delivery to improve clinical outcomes for cancer patients worldwide.