Position Summary:
The Field Implementation Specialist is responsible for consistently delivering regulatory compliant, high-quality product installation, setup, technical configuration and customer training for their assigned customer product deployments, primarily within the assigned geographical territory. This role works within Cadwell’s Technical Installation team to ensure that all Cadwell-supplied products (both software and hardware) are unpacked, assembled, interconnected, deployed, preconfigured, tested, and ready for use. Additionally, this role is responsible for training customers on the use of installed hardware and software. Customer satisfaction scores, post–go-live call volumes, and sustainable fiscal metrics are key success indicators for this role.
Key Responsibilities:
- Understand the changes in upcoming releases of Cadwell software and ensure you are prepared to
work with those releases.
- Work with Cadwell’s Manager, Technical Implementation to develop strategies that constantly improve customer ‘go-live’ experiences, and Installation Team efficiency.
- Use Technical Installation Team’s Key Performance Indicators (KPI’s) to constantly reappraise personal performance.
- Work within the Technical Installation Team to deliver all Technical Installation elements in each assigned product deployment. Typical requirements being to:
Work with Customer Implementation Team colleagues to ensure appropriate Technical Installation expectations established during the sales process.
Verify that all appropriate Technical Installation deliverables, and timelines, are documented in a detailed Scope of Work to be signed by both parties prior to the point-of-sale and upon successful fulfillment.
Coordinate with Customer Implementation Team colleagues to create an Implementation Plan fulfilling all Technical Installation requirements for each ‘go-live’.
Execute technical installation activities for assigned product deployments, including equipment assembly, software configuration, networking and validation.
Maintain compliance with regulatory standards (ISO, FDA, MDR, etc.) during all installation activities.
Fulfill all Technical Installation deliverables in each ‘go-live’ plan.
Document and escalate any technical installation issues to the Manager, Implementation Planning, as necessary.
Preclude subsequent escalations by recommending appropriate updates to Implementation Team Procedures and Product Installation instructions.
- Assist with the specification of Technical Installation requirements for product enhancements and new product designs.
- Escalate any issues of concern to Manager, Technical Installation in a timely manner.
- Participate in all Technical Implementation Team Meetings, collaborating with colleagues to maximize team efficiency.
- Provide assistance with clinical configuration and training when appropriate.
- Other duties as assigned.
Job Knowledge / Requirements:
- Exemplary listening, communication and collaboration skills, with an established ability to work cross-functionally.
- Excellent problem-solving and decision-making skills, with a focus on customer satisfaction and efficiency.
- Expertise in technical installations, troubleshooting, root-cause identification, corrective and preventive process improvement.
Education / Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, IT, or a related technical field; equivalent experience will be considered.
- Approximately 3+ years of experience performing technical installation, field service or complex equipment deployment in a regulated environment (ISO, FDA, MDR, etc.) is preferred.
- Background in medical devices, healthcare technology, or complex equipment installations is preferred.
- Previous experience with installation management applications, CRM systems, and analytics tools is preferred.
Physical Requirements:
- Ability and willingness to travel up to 80% of the time.
- Residence near an airport that serves the assigned territory.
- Ability to lift and transport equipment up to 50 pounds. Frequent standing, walking, bending and use of hand tools.
- Valid driver’s license and ability to obtain required travel documentation.
- This position requires on-site visitation at medical facilities. As such, the candidate must be able to meet credentialing company and medical facility requirements.
- Work outside of regular business hours may be required to meet business needs.
Cadwell Industries, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and as such affirms the right of every person to participate in all aspects of employment 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. If you are interested in applying for employment and need special assistance or an accommodation to apply for a posted position, contact our Human Resources Department at careers@cadwell.com.