Field Engineer - Atlanta, GA

The Role

Field Engineer I based in Atlanta, GA. Field‑based position offering company car, gas card, cell phone and laptop. The role serves customers across Georgia and involves installation, operation, maintenance, repair, and modification of electromechanical equipment.

• Install, operate, maintain, repair, and modify electromechanical equipment, preferably in the field.
• 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.
• Assess customer needs and recommend solutions in line with product specifications.
• Provide technical training and product briefings to customers, vendors, and company representatives.
• Act as local on‑site representative to customer organizations.
• Manage territory responsibilities, including preventive maintenance, upgrades, software and hardware.
• Provide service support in hospital/clinic laboratory environments; handle parts management, online training, and administrative expense reporting.
• Perform other work‑related duties as assigned.

• Minimum of an Associate’s degree in Electronics or Electrical/Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent 4 years of military or field service experience.
• Minimum 4 years experience 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.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Technical knowledge in electro‑mechanical, chemistry, computer, or related disciplines.
• Ability to manage workload within time constraints and lift up to 75 lbs.
• Valid driver’s license and willingness to own and maintain a suitable automobile for travel.

• Experience with in the healthcare or medical device industry.

Ability to travel overnight 50–75% to Rochester, NY during initial training and up to 75% around territory thereafter, including occasional overnight stays. Must be physically able to travel up to 75% of the time and lift up to 75 lbs. Requires regular use of hands, standing, walking, bending, reaching, and occasional kneeling or squatting.

Salary range: $65,000 to $85,000 with bonus eligibility. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, 401(k) plan, employee assistance program, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, paid time off (including sick leave), paid holidays, and other non‑contractual benefits.

Quidel Ortho believes in equal opportunity for all and is committed to ensuring all individuals, including those with disabilities, have an opportunity to apply for positions that they are interested in and qualify for without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information or any other protected characteristic. Quidel Ortho is also committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals so that an individual can perform the duties of a job.