Field Clinical Engineer

Help Us Build the Future of the Human Heart.

At BiVACOR, we’re developing the world’s most advanced total artificial heart, a technology capable of saving millions of lives around the world. We’re a team united by purpose, working on something truly unprecedented. Every device you support, every team you train, and every urgent call you answer plays a direct role in giving patients another shot at life. If that’s the kind of work that gets you out of bed in the morning, we think you belong here.

About the Role

This is a high-impact, field-based engineering role at the frontier of Class III medical device technology, where your expertise will directly support patients implanted with the world’s first Total Artificial Heart. As a Field Clinical Engineer at BiVACOR, you will be the on-site technical authority, partnering with surgical teams, ICU staff, and hospital biomedical engineers to ensure safe, effective device operation from implant through long-term follow-up. You will bring sharp technical instincts, composure under pressure, and a commitment to excellence that helps move us closer to transforming care for patients with end-stage heart failure.

Key Responsibilities

Provide on-site technical and clinical support for patients implanted with the BiVACOR TAH device

Train surgical teams, ICU staff, and hospital biomedical engineers on device operation and troubleshooting

Conduct pre-implant readiness checks, intraoperative support, and post-implant follow-up at assigned sites

Document device performance, incident reports, and site interactions in the clinical database

Respond to urgent site calls and troubleshoot device-related issues within agreed response timeframes

Contribute to the development and refinement of field support SOPs and training materials

What You Bring

Bachelor’s degree in Biomedical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field; advanced degree preferred

3–5+ years of field clinical engineering or field service experience in a Class II or Class III medical device environment

Prior experience with cardiac assist devices, ECMO, VAD, or implantable systems strongly preferred

Comfortable working in a clinical environment including operating theatres and ICUs

Strong understanding of FDA QSR (21 CFR 820), ISO 13485, and medical device complaint handling requirements

Can-do attitude — composure under pressure — strong teamwork and communication skills

Willingness to travel extensively to implanting sites; availability for on-call urgent response as BiVACOR grows

Experience contributing to SOPs, work instructions, or field support documentation in a regulated environment

What We Offer

BiVACOR offers a competitive compensation package and comprehensive benefits, including:

401(k) with company matching

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Health Savings Account (HSA) & Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Life insurance & Employee Assistance Program

Generous paid time off

This is a field-based role with extensive travel to implanting sites across the US and internationally. The expected salary range for this position is $130,000 to $180,000. Actual compensation will be determined based on experience, qualifications, geographic location, and other job-related factors permitted by law. A discretionary annual bonus may be available based on individual and Company performance. This position also qualifies for the benefits detailed at the link provided below. Relocation benefits are not available for this posting.

Apply today and be part of something extraordinary.

BiVACOR is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.