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Field Service Engineer 1

GE HealthCare · Remote · Full time

Posted Sep 4, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 4, 2026

Likely interview questions for this role

Written from this job description, not a generic list. Each one notes what the interviewer is really checking.

About your past

Tell me about a time you learned a technical skill by watching and working alongside someone more experienced.

What they are checking: Whether they learn well on the job, since much of this role is shadowing senior field engineers.

This role is remote with a company vehicle. How do you stay organized and accountable when your manager is not nearby?

What they are checking: Whether they can manage their own schedule and follow through without daily supervision.

Tell me about a time you had to finish a task on a deadline that you did not fully control.

What they are checking: Whether they keep PM work on time even when parts, access or other people slow things down.

What draws you to field service on medical equipment rather than a lab or plant job?

What they are checking: Whether they understand the travel, customer contact and pressure that come with keeping hospital equipment running.

What would you do

You are helping a senior engineer with an installation and you notice a step that looks skipped. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they will speak up respectfully about a possible error rather than stay quiet because they are new.

How do you explain to a radiology tech why a scanner will be down longer than they hoped?

What they are checking: Whether they can share bad news plainly and keep the customer's trust while the work continues.

A remote engineer is walking you through a fix by phone and the instructions do not match what you see. How do you handle it?

What they are checking: Whether they can describe what is in front of them clearly enough for remote support to actually help.

About the work

What is the difference between preventive maintenance, an FMI and an ISI, and why would a new engineer need to keep up with all three?

What they are checking: Whether they understand that field modifications and service bulletins change how equipment must be maintained over time.

Walk me through how you would approach a system you have never seen before when a customer says it will not power up.

What they are checking: Whether they have a calm, step-by-step troubleshooting habit that will hold up on unfamiliar imaging equipment.

What safety practices do you follow when working on high-voltage or powered medical equipment?

What they are checking: Whether they take lockout and electrical safety seriously before they ever open a cabinet.

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The full job description

As published by GE HealthCare.

Job Description Summary The Field Engineer 1 performs on time and accurate Preventative Maintenance in one or more modalities of equipment. The FE1 is aware of and follows all Field Modification Instructions and/or Instrument Service Information bulletins. Works with experienced Field Engineers, both onsite and remotely, to learn troubleshooting, repair and equipment installation techniques. Responsible for driving customer satisfaction through Service Excellence.. This role requires the candidate to work onsite at our customer locations. To provide onsite customer support, a company car will be provided, and the candidate needs to be willing to work in the Hartford CT area. Job Description Responsibilities: • Perform timely and accurate preventative maintenance on medical equipment with a hospital or healthcare system to ensure optimal delivery of healthcare services to patients • Perform troubleshooting and basic service repairs on customer equipment • Assist more experienced field engineers with equipment installations and more complex repairs • Proactively engage with other team members to ensure appropriate solution for the customer • Maintain relationships with customers and ensure timely communication, resolution and proper follow up to drive customer satisfaction • Adhere to company policies, procedures and hospital protocols to ensure regulatory and compliance requirements are met; ensuring documentation of all work performed is captured daily, including debriefing and ordering parts. • Partner with the customer and/or the sales team to recommend value-added services that will help the customer run their business more efficiently • Utilize the GEHC escalation process, as needed, and work closely with region and national support to define and implement corrective action plans to resolve customer issues Required Qualifications: • Associates degree; OR equivalent military education; OR participant in the formal GE Healthcare Biomedical or Field Engineer Services Internship, Apprenticeship or Military Externship program; OR High School Diploma/GED with a minimum 2 years of experience servicing electronic, electrical, IT/networking or mechanical equipment. • Valid Driver’s License and ability to maintain license. • Ability to be available after-hours and/or work a rotating on-call schedule, including weekends for critical issues and coverage as necessary. • Up to 25% overnight travel required. Dependent on geographical location or the need of the business. • Legal authorization to work in the U.S. is required. We will not sponsor individuals for employment visas, now or in the future, for this job opening. Special Physical Requirements: • Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull up to 35 lbs. unassisted and frequently bend, stoop, twist, climb, crouch and squat, kneel and crawl, sit and stand for long periods of time. • Must also be able to reach at, above and below shoulder level, flex and extend neck and have good hand and finger dexterity. • This role may require specific vision abilities that may include color, close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception. Desired Qualifications: • Technical capabilities in PCS and/or general medical equipment. • Networking certifications. #LI-CLM #LI-Remote #LI-Onsite We will not sponsor individuals for employment visas, now or in the future, for this job opening.

 GE HealthCare offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE HealthCare is an Equal Opportunity Employer . Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law. GE HealthCare will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable). While GE HealthCare does not currently require U.S. employees to be vaccinated against COVID-19, some GE HealthCare customers have vaccination mandates that may apply to certain GE HealthCare employees. Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes

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