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A Day in the Life

he Field Service Specialist is responsible for all aspects of equipment support performed at customer sites or before delivery, and to ensure that it is completed in compliance with all company policies and standard operating procedures. This will include, pre-installation checks, system installation/commissioning, planned maintenance, troubleshooting, assessment, and breakdown repair.

The Field Service Specialist is the main contact point with the local customers and the local commercial team for all Service and Repair related questions.
For this role, you will be expected to be located in Abu Dhabi, as a part of APS (Arabian Peninsula States) Region and might support other regions within Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) if needed.

Responsibilities may include the following and other duties may be assigned:

• Lead and execute installations and commissioning of new equipment.

• Perform preventive maintenance as per service manual checklist. Perform appropriate testing to confirm system functionality according to the manufacturer's specifications. 

• Attend breakdown calls and perform repairs and troubleshooting independently. 

• Provide testing and validation support and data to the Global Service organization. 

• Assist in technical support for users of complex systems. Including phone and remote support for users and technical staff. 

• Collaborate with other field service engineers to troubleshoot difficult service activities. 

• Travel to sites to work as a member of the local team to provide efficient repair/installation support.

Required Knowledge and Experience:

• Biomedical Bachelor's degree is required – minimum of 5 years of relevant experience. Good knowledge of troubleshooting methods/skills and capital equipment control.

• Good experience in Electrosurgical units.

• Systems are primarily used in the operating room, so healthcare / surgical setting experience is required. 

• Team player with strong interpersonal skills.

• Available to travel (around 50% of the time) domestically and internationally and work outside of core office hours.

• Advanced English writing and speaking.

Experience working with medical devices in a large capital equipment environment—such as cardiac ablation platforms—is highly desirable. A solid understanding of legal, regulatory, and compliance requirements is important, along with the physical fitness needed to handle and transport heavy tools and equipment as required by the role. Direct experience engaging with key opinion leaders and other prominent figures in the scientific and clinical community is also valued. Strong analytical and advanced reporting skills are expected, supported by proficiency in Microsoft Office applications. Familiarity with SAP tools, such as ServiceMax, is an advantage, and Arabic language proficiency is considered a strong asset.

 

Physical Job Requirements

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this position, but they are not an exhaustive list of all the required responsibilities and skills of this position. 

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Benefits & Compensation

Medtronic offers a competitive Salary and flexible Benefits Package
A commitment to our employees lives at the core of our values. We recognize their contributions. They share in the success they help to create.  We offer a wide range of benefits, resources, and competitive compensation plans designed to support you at every career and life stage.
 

 

 

This position is eligible for a short-term incentive called the Medtronic Incentive Plan (MIP).