The Field Engineer

22/04/2026

The Field Engineer meets Mercy Ships' Biomedical Services Manager Simon Bor
'As a healthcare professional, I am passionate about improving patient safety and optimizing processes and systems to make care more efficient and cost-effective. I believe that good ideas are only valuable when they are actually put into practice; therefore, I am dedicated to implementing changes in healthcare.’
Mercy Ships is a faith-based international development organisation that deploys hospital ships to some of the poorest countries in the world, delivering vital, free healthcare to people in desperate need. Conditions requiring surgical treatment kill more people in low-income countries than HIV/Aids, TB and malaria combined. Globally, five billion people have no access to safe, affordable surgery when they need it. In sub-Saharan Africa, up to 69% of people live on less than £2 a day. Healthcare in these countries either doesn't exist or is unaffordable to the vast majority of the population. Partnering with host nations To achieve this, Mercy Ships delivers a customised five-year partnership model with every country it is invited to support. Relationships are built with the national government and ministry of health, so that the needs of each country are met.

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20/04/2026

What is the profile of a great Service Engineer?
Recently, I found myself thinking about my family in a rather unexpected way. I began wondering who among them might make an great Service Engineer. Not from a technical background or experience point of view, but purely based on their personalities, interests, and the way they approach challenges.
Initially,
I assumed the exercise would be simple. But it quickly became clear how easy it was to rule people out. One family member lacks patience, another avoids structured environments, and yet another dislikes dealing with people. While many had one or two relevant qualities, only one person stood out as having them all, and could potentially make a great service engineer.
This led me to a broader question: What kind of person truly excels as a Field Service Engineer? What qualities are essential to thrive in a role that requires both technical ability and strong interpersonal skills?
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https://thefieldengineer.com/blog/learning-and-development/career-advice/what-is-the-profile-of-a-great-service-engineer/

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16/04/2026

Vikram Bhasker discusses his work in Systems, Performance, and Outcomes in Service organizations

Vikram Bhasker discusses his career journey, and his evolution into Service Architecture for Complex Systems.

Helping Service organizations to Align their Operations, Risk, Performance, and Outcomes. In Vikram's own words,

'I work on how systems actually deliver outcomes. Not how they’re intended to. Not how they’re described. But how they perform under real conditions. Most organizations focus on ex*****on. Fewer design the architecture that determines whether ex*****on leads to consistent results. That gap is where systems break down.’

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14/04/2026

How to manage stress as a Field Service Engineer

Since writing “How to manage stress as a Field Service Engineer”, Frank Pemberton has continued to work with medical equipment but moved companies from BD Biosciences to Intuitive. Frank is still based in Texas with his family and has four sons.

April is Stress Awareness Month, and the theme is , so here are Frank’s thoughts on handling stress while working in field service engineering in 2026.

From your career in field service, what advice would you give to others of how they can support a field engineer and help them to handle stress?

Well, others can help an FSE (Field Service Engineer), by Thanking US for what we do. I have been thanked before in hallways or elevators by someone I didn’t even know; or after explaining to someone why I’m dragging so much equipment into the hospital. I just reply,
“someone has to fix the surgical robots, or other equipment.”
This usually always gets a positive reaction.
Think to thank an FSE for what they do every day to keep the hospital equipment (for example) running.

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https://thefieldengineer.com/blog/health-and-fitness/how-to-manage-stress-as-a-field-service-engineer/

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09/04/2026

Discussing how The Field Engineer Community is building personal and professional bridges globally

We are happy to share a discussion between our volunteers Charlie Apps, Guy Eid, our Community Manager Caroline Gregory, and Community Founder Tim Robertson.

Have a watch and hear our discussion about how far The Field Engineer community has come, and some of our plans for the future.

We give many thanks to all of the people who have contributed to the success of The Field Engineer Community. To our members in well over 100 countries, and to our supporters who share the story of a global community supporting the careers and success of engineers and technicians who work in the field wherever they are in the world and whatever nationality/nationalities they have.

To read the full article, click the link in our Bio.

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01/04/2026

The Field Engineer – how to achieve global connection support and friendship

The beginning of The Field Engineer
From the outset the guiding principle behind The Field Engineer was to be truly global. After all, for any Field Engineer or Field Technician, at times it is just them, the equipment or machinery, their toolkit, and a task. Sometimes, things are straightforward, and sometimes very complicated. There is always time pressure either from a work schedule or from a customer pacing up and down and asking questions about time scale. So, it can be lonely and challenging.

The members of The Field Engineer
The members of The Field Engineer community know that they are not alone because all over the world in every country and across all industries, there are others in the same position. The equipment may not be the same, but the challenges and questions will be.

I was reminded of this today when one of our members from Turkey messaged me and said:

“It’s really great to make engineer friends all over the world. Thanks Caroline.”

Then another message from someone new to The Field Engineer community:

“Recently, I’ve been exploring to transition into Field Service Engineering roles, which is how I came across your YouTube channel.”

The world seems to become smaller inside The Field Engineer.

A member reached out as she wanted to transition from working in a Lab to working as a Field Service Engineer. She now has three community members helping her: one from Cameroon, one from the UK and one from the USA. They all have different perspectives to help her with her move to a new role and stage in her career.

I have always worked globally and across cultures and continue to do so with Intercultural Success and The Field Engineer. This has enriched my life. It has also expanded my vocabulary and general knowledge.

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https://thefieldengineer.com/blog/a-day-in-the-life-of/the-field-engineer-how-to-achieve-global-connection-support-and-friendship/

31/03/2026

Land Your Dream Field Engineering Job Abroad: The Ultimate Guide to Going Global

Finding work in another country is one of the biggest global career moves you can make. If you’re a field-based engineer looking to take your skills overseas, you’re probably wondering where to even start. The good news? While the journey depends on your industry and destination, some strategies for a global move work across the board. Let’s break it down.

What Makes You Stand Out to International Employers?
There’s no single “perfect” candidate profile, but employers hiring from abroad tend to look for a mix of practical readiness, solid experience, and genuine commitment. Here’s what matters most for your global application.

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https://thefieldengineer.com/blog/learning-and-development/career-advice/land-your-dream-field-engineering-job-abroad-the-ultimate-guide-to-going-global/

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11/03/2026

3 Lessons for the Modern Field Engineer in the world now

What does the modern Field Engineer need to know in the changing world of 2026? In this article, Varun Sharma shares his experience and knowledge to highlight three key lessons for any Field Engineer working now.

Here are the 3 simple lessons I’ve learned on my journey from the toolbox to operations:

Stop “Firefighting” and Start “Sprinting”
Safety is a Gift, Not a Chore
Your Report is Your “Product”.

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https://thefieldengineer.com/blog/learning-and-development/3-lessons-for-the-modern-field-engineer-in-the-world-now/

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06/03/2026

A day in the life of a Computerised Tomography Engineer

What is it like to work as a CT (Computerised Tomography) Engineer? In 2022, Luiza Culeaşcā shared the answer to this based on her experience working as a CT (Computerised Tomography) Engineer for Siemens Healthineers. Since then Luiza, has continued to work in field engineering and has been promoted.

My advice to other women engineers would be:

“Go out there and do what you love, and do it with passion.”

Passion is not questionable. It can’t be refused, judged, or misunderstood and that, from my point of view, is the ultimate weapon.

To read the full article follow the link:

https://thefieldengineer.com/blog/a-day-in-the-life-of/luiza-culeasca-a-woman-biomedical-engineer-for-siemens-healthineers-in-romania/

02/03/2026

Life as a Biomedical Engineer travelling globally

What is it like to work as a Biomedical Engineer across different countries. Gowthaman Balu studied Electronics and Instrumentation Engineering in India and has worked as a Biomedical Engineer in India, and is now based in Dubai. He works for Iqarus and supports global clients providing equipment calibration and technical support.

To read the full article follow the link:

https://thefieldengineer.com/blog/industry-sector/medical/life-as-a-biomedical-engineer-travelling-globally/

27/02/2026

Hector Cheda Field Service Engineer from Galicia living in the UK

Industrial Mechanical Engineer Hector Cheda discusses his career, his move to the UK from Spain, and his plans for the future.

Some quick tips from Hector.

1. Need to be aware of the equipment and understand it before going out to service it.
2. Write down your mistakes, so you can learn from them.
3. Grow your Emotional Intelligence
4. Network
5. Keep Balancing work and home life.
6. Manage your own energy
7. Stay fit - Hector likes running.

To watch the podcast, follow the link:

https://youtu.be/56mRhc45h_0?si=596WVw80MHD0po-O

Industrial Mechanical Engineer Hector Cheda discusses his career, his move to the UK from Spain, and his plans for the future.After completing two internship...

23/02/2026

Diversity in field engineering – Allyship – a practical and positive compass - An Update in 2026

Since writing about Allyship for The Field Engineer, Gordon has continued to work, mentor, volunteer and raise money for charitable causes.

After this article, later in 2023 Gordon summited Mt Kilimanjaro at 5896m and raised £13,500 for the charities Sailors’ Society and Safer Waves.

Gordon believes that as a professional we have a duty to ‘pay it forward’ and give back’ to our industry and disciplines and use our passion to encourage others to do likewise. What better Ally could that be?

By consideration to others and doing some good in the world you can promote the very ethos of allyship and being the best human being that you can etc. Gordon does this annually via his social media ‘Inspiring the Maritime’ on LinkedIn.com where he showcases people and organisations that support doing some good in the world. Being self-funded on such challenges ensures that all the money raised goes to the charities.