Field Engineer - Albuquerque, Mexico

The Opportunity

Quidel Ortho unites the strengths of Quidel Corporation and Ortho Clinical Diagnostics, creating a world‑leading in vitro diagnostics company with award‑winning expertise in immunoassay and molecular testing, clinical chemistry and transfusion medicine. We are more than 6,000 strong and do business in over 130 countries, providing answers with fast, accurate and consistent testing where and when they are needed most - home to hospital, lab to clinic.

Our culture puts our team members first and prioritizes actions that support happiness, inspiration and engagement. We strive to build meaningful connections with each other as we believe that employee happiness and business success are linked. Join us in our mission to transform the power of diagnostics into a healthier future for all.

At Quidel Ortho advancing the power of diagnostics for a healthier future for all
. Join our mission as our next Field Engineer I in Albuquerque, NM. This field‑based position serves customers across Albuquerque and the Four Corners region, including New Mexico, Arizona, Colorado, and Utah. The role includes a company car, gas card, cell phone and laptop, with all vehicle maintenance covered by Quidel Ortho.

• Install, operate, maintain, repair, and modify electromechanical equipment, preferably in the field, and troubleshoot technical problems and system issues.
• Determine technical solutions in accordance with product and customer specifications and recommend actions to company or customer representatives.
• Conduct technical analysis of product implementations, modifications, and enhancements to align with specific customer specifications.
• Assess customer needs and recommend solutions in accordance with product specifications.
• Provide technical training and product briefing with customers, vendors and company representatives; act as local on‑site representative to the customer’s organization.
• Manage all territory responsibilities including preventive maintenance and upgrades of software and hardware; provide service support in hospital/clinic laboratory environments.
• Manage individual parts, online training, and administrative expense reporting.
• Perform other work‑related duties as assigned.

Candidates should be aware that the company currently requires customer‑facing workers to meet Customer Credentialing requirements which may include, but are not limited to, up to date immunizations. The company is an equal‑opportunity employer and will provide reasonable accommodation to those unable to be vaccinated where it is not an undue hardship to the company.

• Education: Minimum of an associate’s degree in Electronics or Electrical/Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent 4 years of military or field service experience.
• Experience: Minimum 4 years of installing, operating, maintaining, repairing, and modifying electromechanical equipment, preferably in the field.
• Team player, self‑motivated, and interacts appropriately with peers, sales counterparts, and customers.
• Ability to organize and express ideas clearly, verbally and written, in individual or group situations.
• Possess appropriate technical knowledge and have the ability to utilize that knowledge to effectively perform required job functions with an effective level of competence demonstrating a high degree of knowledge in electro‑mechanical, chemistry, computer and/or other related disciplines.
• Ability to effectively manage assigned workload within allotted time constraints.
• Must be able to lift 75 lbs.
• A valid driver’s license is required.
• Extended hours may be required.
• Travel:
  Ability to travel overnight 50–75 % to Rochester, NY in the first few months of training; post‑training must be able to travel up to 75 % around territory, with occasional overnight travel (1–2 nights per week).
• This position is not currently eligible for visa sponsorship.

• Experience with in healthcare or medical device industry.

Internal Partners:

• Field Service:
  Field Engineer I, Senior Field Engineers, Area Service Engineers, Regional Service Managers, Area Service Directors
• Sales:…