Field Engineer - Jackson, MS

The Role

Quidel Ortho is seeking a Field Engineer I in Jackson, Mississippi. This field‑based position offers a company car, gas card, cell phone, laptop, and covers all vehicle maintenance. The role covers customers throughout the state of Mississippi.

• Installing, operating, maintaining, repairing, and modifying electromechanical equipment, preferably in the field.
• Troubleshooting technical problems and system issues.
• Determining technical solutions according to product and customer specifications and recommending actions to company or customer representatives.
• Conducting technical analysis of product implementations, modifications, and enhancements.
• Assessing customer needs and recommending solutions in accordance with product specifications.
• Providing technical training and product briefings to customers, vendors, and company representatives; acting as a local on‑site representative.
• Managing territory responsibilities, including preventive maintenance, upgrades, software and hardware.
• Handling parts management, online training, and administrative expense reporting.
• Performing other work‑related duties as assigned.

• Education: Associate’s degree in Electronics or Electrical/Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent 4 years of military or field service experience.
• Experience: Minimum 4 years installing, operating, maintaining, repairing, and modifying electromechanical equipment, preferably in the field.
• Team player, self‑motivated, interacts appropriately with peers, sales counterparts, and customers.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Technical knowledge in electro‑mechanical, chemistry, computer, and related disciplines, applied effectively to job functions.
• Ability to manage workload within allotted time constraints.
• Must be able to lift 75 lbs.
• Valid driver’s license required.
• Extended hours may be required.
• Travel: Ability to travel overnight 50‑75 % of the time to Rochester, NY during initial training; post‑training travel up to 75 % with occasional overnight stays (1‑2 nights per week).
• Not eligible for visa sponsorship.

• Experience with in the healthcare or medical device industry.

• Internal:
  Field Engineer I, Senior Field Engineers, Area Service Engineers, Regional Service Managers, Area Service Directors, Sales, and technical specialists.
• External:
  Customers, including laboratory managers and supervisors.

Typical hours include overtime; work is autonomous with occasional field travel by airplane, train, or automobile. The position requires a valid driver’s license and personal vehicle suitable for travel.

Regular use of hands, feet, and visual functions; standing, walking, bending, twisting, reaching, and occasional kneeling or squatting. Must be able to travel up to 75 % of the time and lift up to 75 lbs.

The salary range is $65,000 to $85,000 with bonus eligibility. Quidel Ortho offers comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, a 401(k) plan, paid time off, holidays, an employee stock purchase plan, and an employee assistance program.

Quidel Ortho is an equal‑opportunity employer committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals. If you require assistance or accommodation due to a disability, please contact