Field Service Engineer

On behalf of our client, a leading healthcare company, we are currently recruiting for a Field Service Engineer. The role will cover all of Ireland but predominately will be for the West/Southwest. This is a renal dialysis technician role.

The Field Service Engineer will join a team of 3 experienced engineers providing technical support to renal dialysis equipment. A structured training programme will be put in place for the successful candidate incorporating certified manufacturer training courses in conjunction with hands on experience working alongside experienced engineers on customer sites. You will be challenged in this role to develop and establish expertise in the company renal equipment and technology.

Responsibilities:

·      To engage in the technical repair – both preventative and corrective, of equipment at customer sites or other locations

·      To advise and lead on the installation requirements for a renal dialysis unit

·      To undertake technical and user support training (both locally and in Germany) for company products and other relevant equipment

·      To develop and maintain a level of technical competency

·      Willingness to learn and embrace emerging technologies in the dynamic environment of modern medical devices

·      TO be commercially aware and market orientated

·      Flexibility to travel to our customers in the 32 counties of Ireland.

Requirements

·      Qualified in electronic / electrical / mechanical / biomedical engineering or similar technical discipline

·      Strong computer and communication skills essential

·      Previous experience in renal technical services (maintenance and repair) is desirable

·      Comfortable working in a clinical setting and interacting with allied health professionals (eg nurses, doctors and biomedical engineers)

·      Familiar with relevant E.U Directives for medical devices eg MDR, EN 60601, I.S.O quality standards

·      Full clean driving licence

·      Flexible to travel regularly throughout Ireland, and further as the needs arise

For full details and job spec, email your CV to [email protected] or call Tina at +353 1 2784701 / 087 6811990.  Thornshaw Scientific is a leading life sciences recruitment specialist.  www.thornshaw.com