Field Service Technician - Medical Robotics (FT2511)

Base Location: Toronto ON

Type: Full-Time On-Call; Frequent travel within Canada and USA

Start-date: Immediately

Experience: 4 years of industry experience - medical devices robotics assembly and manufacturing - especially in regulated industries (preference given for medical)

Education: Mechatronics Electrical Mechanical Software Engineering / Technical Specialization

Note - Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis you are encouraged to apply early.

Able Innovations Inc. is a Toronto-based Canadian-owned company revolutionizing healthcare with intelligent robotics. Since 2018 we have been designing manufacturing and delivering advanced robotic solutions to acute care hospitals across North America. Our flagship product the ALTA Platform is a one-of-a-kind patient transfer solution that addresses critical challenges in hospital workflows thereby minimizing staff injuries and enhancing patient dignity through safe and seamless automation.

About the position

As our Field Service Technician you will be involved in installing maintaining and servicing the ALTA Platform in-field. You will provide technical guidance and handle complex troubleshooting tasks. You will be involved in development of service documentation and reporting processes.

This role is ideal for someone mid-career who thrives on structured problem-solving and hands-on testing while also working on efficient ways to resolve complex technical issues. This role has the opportunity to grow into a leadership position as we expand our service teams.

This role is 100% in-office (when not traveling / on-field) and will require frequent travel within Canada and USA. The applicant must possess a valid G driving license and passport.

Priority will be given to applicants with a technical background in medical equipment and experience with on-call field support.

Responsibilities

• Travel to hospital and partner sites to perform advanced preventative and corrective maintenance on robotic systems.
• Assemble and iterate prototype units providing feedback on design function and manufacturability.
• Operate robotic devices during clinical demos and trials supporting customer training and evaluations.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex mechanical electrical and software issues in the field.
• Determines parts supplies or tools needed to complete service requests.
• Execute and track product validation plans documenting field test results to support regulatory compliance.
• Submit detailed service reports and communicate field insights to engineering and product teams.
• Mentor junior technicians and contribute to service procedures training materials and process improvements.

Requirements:

• 4 years of industry experience - robotics mechatronic devices medical devices assembly and manufacturing - specifically in the medical equipment sector.
• Self-motivated with a strong work ethic and ability to operate independently in the field.
• Valid G-class drivers license and passport with the ability to travel freely between Canada and the U.S.
• Willing and able to travel frequently to clinical sites across North America sometimes on short notice.
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings electrical schematics or system wiring diagrams
• Solid understanding of workplace safety standards particularly when working with powered equipment and medical devices.
• Hands-on experience with mechatronic systems including software updates firmware flashing serial interfaces and basic command-line tools.
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills with a demonstrated ability to diagnose complex system-level issues.
• Comfortable communicating with healthcare staff engineers and internal stakeholders in both technical and non-technical contexts.
• Proficient with documentation and reporting using Microsoft Office Google Docs and Google Sheets.

Bonus Skills:

• Familiarity with regulatory standards such as ISO 13485 IEC 60601 etc.
• Experience working in startup or fast-paced R&D environments with iterative product development cycles.
• Past experience interacting directly with healthcare professionals in a regulated environment.

Attributes of a successful candidate:

• Take ownership: Take responsibility and accountability for your tasks.
• Proactive: When a challenge or problem is identified you actively seek ways to address or mitigate it.
• Resourceful: Find creative ways to solve problems and think out of the box.
• Adaptable: Able to respond to rapidly changing project requirements.

Application Requirements:

Please submit a tailored resume and cover letter as a single PDF document with the naming format FT2511FirstnameLastname. Feel free to include any relevant projects/portfolio.

Failure to adhere to these requirements will result in immediate rejection of an application.

Able Innovations is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We embrace diversity and are committed to creating an equitable and inclusive workplace. All aspects of employment are decided based on qualifications merit and business need. We do not discriminate on the basis of race colour religion ethnic origin marital status age place of origin age ancestry physical or mental disability creed medical condition pregnancy genetic information gender sexual orientation gender identity or expression citizenship record of offenses veteran status or any other status protected under federal provincial or local law.

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