Biomedical Equipment Engineer I

About the role

EMSAR is a fast-growing national field services company headquartered in Wilmington, OH. We provide maintenance, repair, installation, and lifecycle support services to OEMs in the healthcare and life-science industries. Our engineers act as trusted technical experts and often serve as the primary point of contact between EMSAR and our customers.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform and document preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs on general, specialized, and high-tech medical equipment and systems.
• Utilize diagnostic tools and test equipment to support electronic, pneumatic, hydraulic, and mechanical repairs.
• Troubleshoot and repair assigned equipment modalities independently while following established procedures.
• Read and interpret prints and schematics; repair and calibrate equipment to company specifications.
• Prioritize and triage service work orders to meet contractual service commitments.
• Operate PC hardware and Microsoft-based software for documentation and service management.
• Communicate effectively with internal teams and external customers.
• Submit accurate and timely service reports, time sheets, expense reports, and other required documentation.
• Work independently to manage service responsibilities and meet customer expectations.
• Occasionally travel to support nationwide service needs.

Qualifications

• Education & Experience: Associate degree in Electronics, or completion of DoD Biomedical Equipment Repair School, or equivalent technical experience. Minimum 3 years of experience repairing and maintaining medical equipment.
• Technical Knowledge: Strong knowledge of electronic systems and equipment operation, maintenance, and repair. Experience troubleshooting, maintaining, and calibrating complex scientific or biomedical equipment. Ability to interpret wiring diagrams, schematics, and color-code conventions used in electronics. Ability to diagnose, repair, and test electronic and electromechanical systems.
• Additional Requirements: Valid driver’s license in good standing and reliable transportation. Strong customer service, communication, and interpersonal skills. Ability to develop productive working relationships with customers and colleagues at all levels. Self-starter with strong organizational and problem-solving abilities.

Work Environment & Physical Requirements

• Periods of sitting while documenting service work on a computer.
• Extended periods of standing and walking while servicing equipment.
• Frequent bending, squatting, stair climbing, kneeling, crouching, and reaching.
• Use of hands for handling small tools and equipment.
• Visual abilities including close vision, distance vision, color recognition, and depth perception.
• Able to lift and carry up to 50 lbs and move up to 125 lbs with assistance.