Field Engineer I - Atlanta, GA

The Role

We are seeking a qualified individual who has experience installing, operating, maintaining, repairing, and modifying electromechanical equipment, preferably in the field. This field based position serves customers across Georgia. This position offers a company car, gas card, cell phone and laptop, and all vehicle maintenance will be covered by QuidelOrtho.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot technical problems and systems issues.
• Determine technical solution in accordance with product and customer specifications and recommends actions to company or customer representatives for coordinative product solution.
• Conducts technical analysis of product implementations, modifications, and enhancements to product in accordance with specific customer specifications and implementations.
• Affirmatively assess Customer needs and recommends solutions in accordance with product specifications and Customer Specifications.
• Conducts technical training and product briefing with customers, vendors and company representatives as needed.
• Act as local on-site representative to customer's organization.
• Manage all territory responsibilities including Preventive Maintenance & upgrades including software & hardware.
• This position requires the individual to provide service support in the hospital/clinic laboratory environment.
• Responsible for individual parts management, online training, and administrative expense reporting.
• Perform other work-related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Minimum of an Associate's degree in Electronics or Electrical/Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent 4 years of military or field service experience required.
• Minimum 4 years experience installing, operating, maintaining, repairing, and modifying electromechanical equipment, preferably in the field, required.
• A team player that is self-motivated & interacts appropriately with peers, sales counterparts, and customers is required.
• The ability to organize and express ideas clearly, verbal and written, in individual or group situations.
• Possess appropriate technical knowledge and have the ability to utilize that knowledge to effectively perform required job functions with an effective level of competence demonstrating a high degree of knowledge in electro-mechanical, chemistry, computer and/or other related disciplines.
• Ability to effectively manage assigned workload within allotted time constraints.
• Must have the ability to lift 75 lbs.
• A valid driver's license is always required.
• Extended hours may be required.
• Travel: Ability to travel overnight 50-75% to Rochester, NY, in the first few months of training. Post-training must be able to travel up to 75% around territory, with occasional overnight travel (1-2 nights per week).

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.
• 401(k) plan.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
• Paid time off (including sick time).
• Paid Holidays.