Field Engineer

Kaiser Permanente

$83K — $98K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 4 years of experience in troubleshooting clinical laboratory and electromechanical equipment.
  • AA or AS degree in electronics, computer science, or biomed; or equivalent military training.
  • Current Basic Computer Literacy Assessment score required within one year.
  • Effective communication skills are essential.
  • Valid driver's license where applicable.

Responsibilities

  • Perform and document preventive maintenance on laboratory instruments.
  • Verify compliance with quality control procedures and regulations.
  • Conduct routine troubleshooting, operational checks, and maintenance.
  • Inspect and rectify safety hazards in laboratory environments.
  • Maintain accurate inventory records for equipment and supplies.
  • Provide documentation for services performed in laboratory settings.
  • Test and repair electronic circuits and systems.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive total rewards package with market-competitive offerings.
  • Commitment to pay equity and transparency.
  • Opportunities for professional development and training.
  • Standard working hours from 8:30 AM to 5 PM, Monday to Friday.
Full Job Description
Job Summary:
Perform and document preventive maintenance, safety checks, quality control procedures, and routine repairs on all instruments and equipment located in assigned laboratories, minimizing downtime and keep in accordance with regulatory requirements.
Essential Responsibilities:
  • Upholds Kaiser Permanentes Policies and Procedures, Principles of Responsibilities and applicable state, federal and local laws.
  • Perform and document periodic instrument preventive maintenance and ensure compliance to specifications and regulations.
  • Employ basic understanding of quality control procedures. Verify accurate and precise performance of instrumentation.
  • Perform and document routine troubleshooting procedures, start-up, shutdown, and operational checks.
  • Inspect, document, and rectify safety hazards.
  • Document, update, and maintain instrument/equipment inventory in laboratories.
  • Document, update, and maintain parts and supplies inventory required to perform functions.
  • Inspect, verify, and provide documentation for all services performed at a laboratory site, within the Laboratory Instrumentation Department and by means of the telephone.
  • Test, diagnose, and repair electronic circuits, employing the basics of analog and digital electronics to the component level.
  • Repair, maintain, and demonstrate an intermediate understanding of pneumatic, hydraulic, and hydro-pneumatic systems.
  • Perform other related duties as required.
  • Assume other activities and responsibilities from time to time as directed.
Basic Qualifications:
Experience
  • Four years experience troubleshooting some combination of clinical laboratory, electromechanical, optical, robotic, pneumatic and hydraulic equipment.
  • Must complete and successfully pass the Basic Computer Literacy Assessment. (The Basic Computer Literacy Assessment score must be current within one (1) year. Please contact Human Resources for testing.)Excellent communication skills needed.
Education
  • Two year degree (AA or AS) in electronics, computer science, and/or biomed; or equivalent experience, which could include Military Biomed training.
License, Certification, Registration
  • Drivers License (in location where applicable)
Additional Requirements:
  • Basic computer hardware and software skills required.
Preferred Qualifications:
  • Clinical laboratory experience.
  • Sysmex Hematology trained (XN3100, DI60) and Urinalysis (UN3000) experience preferred.

Notes:
- Travel is 75-100%.
- Able to lift up to 50lbs.
- After-hours and weekend calls as necessary.

Primary Location: California,Chino Hills,Chino Hills Regional Laboratory
Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40
Shift: Day
Workdays: Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Working Hours Start: 08:30 AM
Working Hours End: 05:00 PM
Job Schedule: Full-time
Job Type: Standard
Employee Status: Regular
Worker Location: Onsite
Employee Group/Union Affiliation: B03|IUOE|Local 501
Job Level: Individual Contributor
Department: CHINO HILLS REG LAB - Biomed-Instrument Maintenance - 0806
Pay Range: $40.3 - $47.3 / hour Kaiser Permanente strives to offer a market competitive total rewards package and is committed to pay equity and transparency. The posted pay range is based on possible base salaries for the role and does not reflect the full value of our total rewards package. Actual base pay determined at offer will be based on labor market data, internal alignment, and a candidate's years of relevant work experience, education, certifications, skills, and geographic location.
Travel: Yes, 75 % of the Time

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