Electronic Technician I - Defined Term (Mahwah, NJ)

At Getinge we have the passion to perform

Join our diverse teams of passionate people and a career that allows you to develop both personally and professionally. At Getinge, our passion is to secure that every person and community have access to the best possible care, offering hospitals and life science institutions products and solutions that aim to improve clinical results and optimize workflows. Every day we collaborate to make a true difference for our customers – and to save more lives.

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Job Overview

The Electronics Technician I troubleshoots, tests and repairs select Getinge demo products. The position also maintains the readiness of equipment using testing equipment to detect issues.

Job Responsibilities and Essential Duties

• Repair or replace defective electro-mechanical/mechanical components as directed/trained such as PC boards, batteries, solenoids, actuators and connectors. Troubleshoots functional problems and error codes, down loads error logs and provides to manufacturing facility as requested.
• Perform preventive maintenance on demo equipment such as cleaning, adjustments, and lubrication.
• Perform decontamination on demo equipment returned from the field. Completes the quality control checklist.
• Utilize test and measurement equipment, such as multi-meter, oscilloscope, manometer, and micrometer. Use hand tools, crimp tools, and soldering iron as outlined in service documents.
• Support all efforts associated with Demo transactions as well as customer units returned for repair.
• Maintain readiness of demo test equipment and advises management of tools both mechanical/hand and electronic needed in the testing and evaluating of equipment.
• Assist Electronic Technicians in repair functions and processes and provide back up as needed.
• Complete applicable Getinge product training and certification programs prior to working on specific medical equipment.
• Occasionally may use of power-driven motorized warehousing equipment such as fork lifts, stock pickers and pallet jacks. Applicable certification to operate equipment preferred.
• Ability to lift 40 lbs. to work bench level, perform job functions in a sitting or standing position.

Minimum Requirements

• Associate Degree in a Technical/Electronics field or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 0-1 year of experience testing, repairing, and maintaining medical equipment or an equivalent work history with the ability to interpret and use schematics, layouts and other technical documents.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Understanding and ability to use all types of basic test equipment, hand tools and measurement equipment.
• Ability to use of tools and service test equipment.
• Ability to understand and use computer based training modules.
• Ability to accurately follow written and verbal directions.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work in a team.
• Ability to prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Basic to intermediate skills in Microsoft Office products including Outlook, Word, Excel or equivalent software applications.

Range: $22-24/hr, depending on experience level

About us 

Getinge is on an exciting transformation journey constantly looking for new ways to innovate together with our customers to meet the healthcare challenges of the future. We are committed to diversity, equity and inclusion and to sustainability with a goal to be CO2 neutral by 2025. We believe in giving our employees the flexibility they need and make every effort to foster a learning culture that supports their personal development and creativity. Our passionate people hold our brand promise ‘Passion for Life’ close to heart. 

If you share our passion and believe that saving lives is the greatest job in the world, then we look forward to receiving your application and resume. We hope you will join us on our journey to become the world’s most respected and trusted medtech company.