Job Description Summary

The Field Service Engineer performs on time and accurate Preventative Maintenance in one or more modalities of equipment. The Field Service Engineer is aware of and follows all Field Modification Instructions and/or Instrument Service Information bulletins. Works independently to trouble shoot and perform basic repairs on assigned equipment. Supports more experienced Field Engineers, both onsite and remotely, with installations while learning more complex repairs. Responsible for driving customer satisfaction through Service Excellence.


This role that requires the candidate to work onsite at customer locations and occasionally from home office. To provide onsite customer support, candidate needs to reside in the Houston, TX service area.

Job Description

Responsibilities 

• Perform timely and accurate preventative maintenance on medical equipment with a hospital or healthcare system to ensure optimal delivery of healthcare services to patients
• Perform troubleshooting and basic service repairs on customer equipment
• Assist more experienced field engineers with equipment installations and more complex repairs
• Proactively engage with other team members to ensure appropriate solution for the customer
• Maintain relationships with customers and ensure timely communication, resolution and proper follow up to drive customer satisfaction
• Adhere to company policies, procedures and hospital protocols to ensure regulatory and compliance requirements are met; ensuring documentation of all work performed is captured daily, including debriefing and ordering parts.
• Partner with the customer and/or the sales team to recommend value-added services that will help the customer run their business more efficiently
• Utilize the GEHC escalation process, as needed, and work closely with region and national support to define and implement corrective action plans to resolve customer issues

Required Qualifications

• Associate degree in related field or equivalent military education and 2 years of experience servicing electronic equipment or; high school diploma/GED and 4 years of relevant experience; or a graduate of the GEHC Apprentice Program
• Must have and maintain a valid Driver’s License
• Experience with Web applications as well as Microsoft suite of products
• Legal authorization to work in the U.S. is required. We will not sponsor individuals for employment visas, now or in the future, for this job opening.
• Ability to be available after hours and/or work a rotating on-call schedule including weekends
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple, competing priorities while maintaining customer satisfaction.
• Ability to be available after-hours and/or work a rotating on-call schedule, including weekends

Preferred Qualifications

• Technical capabilities in (XR or Ultrasound)

Special Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull up to 35 lbs. unassisted and frequently bend, stoop, twist, climb, crouch, or squat, kneel or crawl, sit and stand for long periods of time.
• Must also be able to reach at, above and below shoulder level, flex or extend neck and have good hand and finger dexterity  

Desired Characteristics

• Networking experience.
• Experience in a customer facing role.
• Good time management skills.
• Ability to work with limited supervision and be responsible for their schedule.
• Experience with test equipment.
• Troubleshooting mechanical and electrical equipment.
• Experience with hand tools/power tools.

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We will not sponsor individuals for employment visas, now or in the future, for this job opening.

While GE HealthCare does not currently require U.S. employees to be vaccinated against COVID-19, some GE HealthCare customers have vaccination mandates that may apply to certain GE HealthCare employees.