Field Service Engineer

MRI Field Service Engineer – Northwest Region

As an MRI Field Service Engineer, you will support the technical needs of Philips MRI customers across the Northwest.

Working independently and as part of a highly skilled regional team, you will install, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair advanced Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) systems, ensuring maximum system performance and exceptional customer satisfaction.

This role focuses on MRI systems, with opportunities to develop expertise across additional modalities as business needs evolve.

The successful candidate will ideally be based within Manchester, Liverpool, or surrounding areas to enable convenient access to customer sites throughout the Northwest.

• Your Responsibilities
• Operate at an advanced technical level, providing expert support and guidance to customers and colleagues.
• Deliver field-based technical support in line with your training, experience, and product competencies.
• Perform corrective maintenance, preventative maintenance, installations, upgrades, and field change orders on complex MRI systems.
• Diagnose and resolve mechanical, electrical, hardware, software, and network-related issues using established diagnostic procedures and technical documentation.
• Determine the most effective and cost-efficient solutions to minimise customer downtime and maximise system availability.
• Maintain accurate service records and documentation in accordance with Philips Quality Management System (QMS) and regulatory requirements.
• Build strong customer relationships through professional communication and a customer-first approach.
• Participate in the Field Service Engineer on‑call rota, providing timely support to customers as required.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives, sharing technical knowledge and best practices across the service organisation.
• Ensure all activities are conducted in compliance with Philips quality, regulatory, health & safety, and customer site requirements.
• About the Team

You will be part of a collaborative team of Field Service Engineers supporting Philips MRI customers across the region.

The team is committed to delivering industry‑leading service levels while maintaining the highest standards of quality, compliance, and customer care within a highly regulated healthcare environment.

You will report directly to the Service Delivery Manager for the Northwest.

• To Succeed in This Role, You Will Need
• HNC/HND (NVQ Level 3 or above), Degree in Electronics, Electrical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Medical Engineering, or equivalent technical discipline.
• Proven experience in diagnosing and repairing complex medical, imaging, electronic, or electromechanical systems.
• Strong logical troubleshooting and problem‑solving skills, with the ability to work independently in the field.
• Experience supporting MRI systems is highly desirable; experience in other advanced imaging modalities will also be considered.
• Good understanding of IT infrastructure, networking, system connectivity, cybersecurity principles, and remote diagnostics.
• Ability to learn and apply technical knowledge across multiple products and technologies.
• Strong customer focus with excellent communication and relationship‑management skills.
• A proactive approach to identifying opportunities for service improvement and customer satisfaction.
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel extensively throughout the Northwest.
• Residence within a suitable location to effectively support customers across Northwest England.

Benefits

Base salary range: £35,000 – £50,000, determined by objective factors such as required skills, relevant experience, and responsibility level, alongside internal equity and local market considerations.

The role is eligible for a company car and an annual incentive linked to key performance indicators and company results.

Additional benefits include a generous pension contribution, private healthcare, health and wellbeing benefits, and learning and development opportunities.

Appointment Requirements

Standard DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) check required.

Inclusion & Diversity

Philips UKI is a Disability Confident employer and welcomes all applicants, including those from minority backgrounds, LGBTQIA+ and individuals living with a disability.

We support reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process and beyond to foster a flexible work environment suitable to individual needs while aligning with business goals.

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