Engineer

Title: EngineerLocation: Abbott Park, ILDuration: 12 months, with a possibility of extension or conversion.Pay scale: $25-$28.00/hr on W2Company: Intellectt.IncEmployment type: ContractDescription:CANDIDATES MUST BE LOCAL TO EITHER NEW YORK CITY OR KANSAS CITY, MOWorking in the field, under the supervision of the Field Service Manager, thisposition is responsible for installation, maintenance, servicing, and testing ofhigh-quality medical device systems and system components. Up to 80%domestic travel is required for this role.JOB DUTIES:• Primary responsibility is to perform proper system installation, conductsystem hardware and/or software upgrades, handle service repair calls, andcomplete regularly scheduled preventive maintenance service on medicalsystems.• Provide complete and accurate service records for submittal to QualityManagement System.• Efficiently manage work related travel and relevant communication based onweekly schedule set forth by Field Service Manager.• Provide accurate and regular business expense reports, adhering toCompany policy• Support all Company initiatives as identified by management and in supportof Quality Management Systems (QMS), Environmental ManagementSystems (EMS), and other regulatory requirements.• Complies with U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulations, otherregulatory requirements, company policies, operating procedures, processes,and task assignments.• Maintains positive and cooperative communications and collaboration withall levels of employees, customers, contractors, and vendors.• Performs other related duties and responsibilities, on occasion, as assigned.GENERAL QUALIFICATIONS• Associates or technical degree required (or relevant experience)• Bachelors degree in Biomedical Engineering is preferred.• Exceptional troubleshooting ability• Physical ability to lift 50 pounds• Mechanical assembly, able to work with tools• Previous experience in a medical device company preferred• Strong organizational and follow-up skills• Ability to interface with multiple groups in the organization to resolve serviceissues.• Overall positive and optimistic attitude.• Technical writing skills are a plus• Works well independently• Experience working in a broader enterprise/cross-division business unitmodel preferred.• Ability to work in a highly matrixed and geographically diverse businessenvironment.• Ability to work within a team and as an individual contributor in a fast-paced,changing environment.• Ability to leverage and/or engage others to accomplish projects.• Strong verbal and written communications with ability to effectivelycommunicate at multiple levels in the organization.• Multitasks, prioritizes and meets deadlines in timely manner.• Ability to maintain regular and predictable attendance.Ability to work OT as needed.