Field Service Engineer

The Field Service Engineer (FSE) provides frontline support by resolving customers' concerns and issues through technical expertise and troubleshooting. The FSE inspects, troubleshoots, repairs, calibrates, and verifies the performance of complex and intricate imaging equipment while providing regular communications to Avante Health Solutions team members and customers. This position responds to and resolves all service-related issues primarily within an assigned territory, Detroit, Michigan, and requires timely travel response to the customers site location. The FSE position is a remote position that does not require daily or regular attendance at an Avante Company office. This is a work from home dispatched position.

 

The identification of Essential Job Functions does not display an exhaustive list of all duties that may be assigned to this position, nor does it restrict the related work that may be assigned to this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

 

 

General: Exceptionally strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Strong ability to communicate, strategize, implement and retain effective business relationships. Exceptional ability to speak and write effectively in a business environment. Ability to maintain an elevated level of accuracy in preparing and entering data. Superb time management and organizational skills with the ability to meet regular and frequent deadlines. Attention to detail required. Ability to work well as a team member. Must demonstrate sound work ethic, flexibility, respectfulness, honesty, and trustworthiness. Must also be punctual and dependable. Must possess cultural awareness and sensitivity.  Must be attentive to company goals, timelines, and individual responsibilities to reach those as a team.

 

Technical: Requires knowledge and understanding of oncology and/or diagnostic imaging equipment. Requires utilizing precision tools to troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair oncology and/or diagnostic imaging systems and parts. Ability to follow written technical directions, read and understand technical drawings, correlate technical documentation and/or instruction to system function and performance. Effective use of Enterprise systems, email, search engine, Internet; ability to effectively use Microsoft Products: Outlook, Word, Excel, Teams; ability to use and understand Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) software and to use or learn specific software needed to improved productivity.

 

Communication: Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write effective, collaborative correspondence. Capacity to read through policies, reporting, and compliance requirements. Ability to speak effectively with customers and employees of the organization. Ability to use multiple forms of communication such as e-mail, text, MS Teams, virtual conferencing, Phone, etc. and to understand the method for highest priority or informational communications.

 

Math & Reasoning: Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instruction in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables. Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportion, percentages, and volume; ability to apply algebraic concepts. Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and willingness to adapt to change and take initiative.

 

Physical Demands: Ability to bend, crouch, kneel, climb, balance, or otherwise maneuver body while servicing and/or inspecting medical equipment. Capacity to reach with hands and arms for at least 1/2 of the normal work shift. Ability to climb stairs, lift, carry, or otherwise move up to 100 lbs while working with medical equipment. Ability to talk or hear continuously. Ability to see clearly to do all work-related tasks (clear or corrected vision at 20 inches or less). Finger dexterity is required frequently for over 3/4 of the normal work shift. 

 

Work Environment: Position is typically performed remotely on customer site with moderate noise levels (examples: hospitals; physician practices, etc.); however, may interact with the production/warehouse environment where temperatures are subject to outdoor conditions in terms of cold and heat. There is exposure to large medical equipment and parts, heavy machinery, and high-voltage electricity, various tools, and equipment, as well as forklift operations and corresponding noise levels. The position will also be subject to an environment of periods of ionizing radiation, high magnetic field, RF (Radio Frequency) signal emissions, high voltages (floating and ground referenced), Inert gasses (i.e.; Helium, Nitrogen, SF6-Sulfur Hexafluoride), Cryogenic Liquids (Helium, Nitrogen), possible biohazards on equipment (excrement, blood, etc. in a patient environment), possible situations of communicable diseases as working in a hospital and/or patient treatment environment, some carcinogenic materials (slip ring dust, depleted uranium in Linac jaws, etc.).  

 

Avante Health Solutions is committed to a respectful and purposeful work environment; this includes each team member taking responsibility for the greater good of the company and its goal to provide exceptional products and service, and to create a sustainable future for the company and its employees. Each team member is expected to strive for excellence in all aspects of their work, as well as actively engage in productive work.

 

Additionally, Avante Health Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer; we proudly promote a diverse workforce and do not discriminate. We encourage all employees and applicants who meet the position requirements to apply for advancement within the organization regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. Harassment or inappropriate behavior of any kind is not tolerated and could be grounds for termination.

 

If assistance or an accommodation due to a disability is needed, please discuss with the hiring manager.