The posting
Your Mission
The Field Engineer owns the technical planning, deployment, execution, and support of assigned pre-clinical and clinical studies involving INBRAIN's neural-interface systems. The role ensures reliable device performance, high-quality data collection, and study readiness across research and clinical environments. Working closely with Clinical, R&D, Quality, Regulatory, and external study-site teams, the Field Engineer II serves as the primary technical lead for assigned studies and translates field experience into continuous product and process improvements.
What You'll Do
Study Planning & Execution
- Own the technical execution of assigned pre-clinical and clinical studies from preparation through close-out.
- Develop study-specific deployment plans, equipment strategies, and technical readiness activities.
- Identify and mitigate technical risks affecting study execution, data quality, or system performance.
- Ensure all study equipment, software, and supporting systems are available, calibrated, and compliant with applicable requirements.
System Deployment & Technical Support
- Deploy, configure, and validate implantable-device systems and associated telemetry, stimulation, recording, and data-acquisition platforms.
- Perform system verification and functional testing prior to study activities.
- Monitor system performance during study execution and troubleshoot technical issues affecting device operation, connectivity, or data integrity.
- Coordinate escalation of complex technical issues to appropriate internal or external stakeholders.
Stakeholder & User Support
- Serve as the primary technical point of contact for assigned study sites and external partners.
- Deliver training and technical guidance to clinicians, researchers, technicians, and study personnel.
- Support users throughout study execution and promote adherence to approved procedures and technical standards.
Documentation & Continuous Improvement
- Maintain accurate records of system configuration, technical activities, deviations, and equipment status.
- Prepare study reports and communicate technical findings to Clinical, R&D, Quality, and Regulatory teams.
- Provide field feedback to support product improvements, risk management activities, and usability enhancements.
- Contribute to the development and refinement of field-engineering procedures, tools, and best practices.
Equipment Management
- Maintain operational readiness of field equipment through appropriate calibration, maintenance, and inventory control.
- Coordinate equipment repair, replacement, and supplier support activities as needed.
- Support continuous improvement of study setup, deployment, and technical support processes.
What You'll Bring
Education
- Bachelor's degree in Biomedical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Neuroscience, Biomedical Sciences, or a related technical discipline.
Experience
- 3–5+ years of experience supporting medical devices, clinical research, biomedical systems, or related technical environments.
- Experience troubleshooting complex hardware-software systems in laboratory, hospital, or field settings.
- Experience working within regulated environments such as medical devices, clinical research, or life sciences.
Technical Skills
- Medical device hardware and software troubleshooting.
- Data acquisition, telemetry, electrophysiology, or neural-interface systems.
- Technical documentation and root-cause investigation.
- Familiarity with quality systems, study documentation, and regulated processes.
- Demonstrated ability to configure, integrate, test and troubleshoot multidisciplinary hardware and software systems used in in vivo studies.
- Ability to analyse technical problems systematically, distinguish hardware, software and workflow-related causes, and drive issues through resolution.
- Ability to manage multiple technical workstreams independently in dynamic and time-sensitive study environments.
Behavioral Competencies
- Confidence working as a technical counterpart to colleagues in software, electronics, mechanical engineering, clinical and research disciplines.
- Clear and effective communication skills, including the ability to train users and present technical findings to diverse audiences.
- Self-motivated, proactive and results-oriented approach, combined with flexibility, reliability and a strong service mindset.
- Professional fluency in English.
- Willingness and ability to travel regularly to pre-clinical and clinical study sites.
Preferred
- Experience with active implantable medical devices or brain-computer interface technologies.
- Experience supporting clinical studies or operating-room activities.
- Familiarity with design verification and validation, risk management and controlled technical documentation.
- Experience working within a medical-device quality management system.
Physical and other requirements
- 30% Domestic/international travel per year .
- Work is normally performed in a typical interior/office work environment.
- No or very limited physical effort required.
Recruitment Process
At INBRAIN, we believe that diverse perspectives drive innovation and lead to better outcomes for our team, our technology, and the patients we serve. We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where everyone is valued, respected, and empowered to succeed.
We welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of race, ethnicity, nationality, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, religion, or any other protected characteristic. We encourage individuals from underrepresented backgrounds to apply, even if they do not meet every qualification listed, as we recognize that talent and potential come in many forms.
To ensure a positive candidate experience, we aim to provide a transparent, efficient, and respectful hiring process, with timely communication and feedback throughout.
- People & Culture Screening (30 min) – A brief introduction to learn about your background, career aspirations and interest in INBRAIN.
- Hiring Manager Interview (45 min) – A deeper discussion focused on your experience, technical expertise, and alignment with the role and team.
- Technical Interview (60 min) – As part of the recruitment process, candidates will be asked to complete a short take-home technical case and present their approach during a technical interview with members of the Field Engineering and Translational Science teams.
- Culture Fit Interview (60 min) - Conversations with key stakeholder and People & Culture Representative.
This approach allows us to get to know you holistically while giving you the opportunity to learn more about our team, culture, and mission.
Why us?
At INBRAIN, you'll be part of a team pioneering the future of neurotechnology and developing innovative therapies that have the potential to transform patients' lives. We combine ambitious science, cutting-edge technology, and a collaborative culture where talented people are empowered to make a real impact.
As we continue to scale, you'll have the opportunity to take ownership, work alongside world-class experts, and contribute to building a company at the forefront of neuroscience and medical innovation.
What We Offer
- 23 days of annual holiday
- Company-wide Christmas Break
- Private health insurance
- Flexible compensation benefits through Payflow
- Free Spanish classes
- Udemy learning account
- Annual training allowance to support your professional development
- A high-tech, state-of-the-art office designed for collaboration and innovation
- Flexible and dynamic work environment with the opportunity to grow alongside the company
At INBRAIN, we're not just building technology. We're building a future where outstanding science and innovation can improve the lives of millions of people. If that mission inspires you, we'd love to meet you.
