The Field Engineer

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.

18/02/2026

Full life of a Marine and Environmental Engineer

What is it like to work as a Marine and Environmental Engineer? What are the pluses and what are the challenges? How quickly can an engineer adapt to life at sea?
In this article, Jackson Porbeni shares his career, his advice to marine engineers starting in the profession and his thoughts on the future of marine engineering. Jackson studied Marine Engineering and has eight years of engineering experience. He is a Marine and Environmental Engineer on Mercy Ships and so has the usual onboard challenges coupled with supporting medical teams on a hospital ship.

To read the full article follow the link:
https://thefieldengineer.com/blog/industry-sector/marine/full-life-of-a-marine-and-environmental-engineer/

16/02/2026

Richard Baker discusses the work of a Radiotherapy Equipment Service Engineer with Charlie Apps.

Richard explains how Radiotherapy equipment works, and why working in Radiotherapy Field Service and installation is a great career.

To watch follow the link:

https://youtu.be/6IRWOfGoW90?si=LSC_sPrgTzlbhkBt

Richard Baker discusses the work of a Radiotherapy Equipment Service Engineer with Charlie Apps.Richard explains how Radiotherapy equipment works, and why wo...

09/02/2026

Advice for when Sales Promises become Field Problems

What is the dynamic between Sales and Field Engineering and how does it manifest at the customers’ sites? In this article Ibrahim Hussin gives his view on how Field Engineers can face issues on sites because of promises from the Sales team.

Sales and Field Engineering – Hidden Cost of Misaligned Commitments

To read the article follow the link:

https://thefieldengineer.com/blog/learning-and-development/sales-skills/advice-for-when-sales-promises-become-field-problems/

06/02/2026

Frank Pemberton a career in Field Service and Leadership

Who is Frank Pemberton? One story encapsulates his professionalism.

'Once, years ago, in El Paso Texas, I was working on an old Linear Accelerator for Elekta. I was at Del Sol Medical Center. It had taken me most of the morning to get it working again, and then I wandered out to the lobby to get a cup of coffee. In the lobby, I saw many patients patiently waiting for their treatments.

I asked the nurse on station:

“Why didn’t you send these patients home? You knew the machine was broken right?”

She simply replied:

“Yes Frank, but we knew you would fix it.”

I was stunned by her response, and then a great amount of pride swept over me. My confidence and outlook were immediately energised and I felt uplifted. My work does make a difference, and I am helping people, patients, one by one. It was an enlightening moment and one that I never forgot'.

Frank has over 30 years in medical equipment field service and management and over 25 years in semiconductor field service and technical support. He has worked directly on imaging systems, flow cytometry, radiation oncology and gamma knives. He has functioned in field service and field service management. He has over 35 years in customer facing roles and his customer service skills are top notch.

To watch, follow the link

https://youtu.be/gA4fsqCbRNk?si=GQA9gObjhBMS2rAe

Who is Frank Pemberton? One story encapsulates his professionalism.'Once, years ago, in El Paso Texas, I was working on an old Linear Accelerator for Elekta....

05/02/2026

Matt Neil Radiotherapy Service Engineer

Med Tech Consultant Charlie Apps meets Matt Neil a Radiotherapy Service Engineer from the USA.
Matt is on the board of the Radiotherapy Service Engineers Association (RSEA) and is keen for people to learn about this type of field service career.

Matt works for BJC Healthcare in Springfield Missouri.

Matt has previously worked for Varian Medical Systems as a Field Services Engineer.

He is a US Navy submarine Fire Control Technician veteran.

To watch the full article, follow the link:

Med Tech Consultant Charlie Apps meets Matt Neil a Radiotherapy Service Engineer from the USA. Matt is on the board of the Radiotherapy Service Engineers Ass...

05/02/2026

Hiring Field Service Engineers and Managers in 2026

The Field Engineer has released another roundtable discussion.

Field Service Leaders Kevin Mace, Charlie Apps, Guy Eid, Paul Camidge, Maurizio De Poli, and Jerome Varvaro discuss the current state of hiring Field Service Engineers, and Field Service Managers.

To watch follow the link:

Field Service Leaders Kevin Mace, Charlie Apps, Guy Eid, Paul Camidge, Maurizio De Poli, and Jerome Varvaro discuss the current state of hiring Field Service...

05/02/2026

An engineering journey makes a marriage on the Mercy Ships

What is it like to volunteer in field engineering on the Mercy Ships? Deborah Geneugelijk and Corné Geneugelijk are working in field engineering by volunteering on Mercy Ships. Deborah joined from Ghana and Corné from The Netherlands. They are now married and ready to embark on the next stage of their journey in The Netherlands as a couple.

To read the full article:

https://thefieldengineer.com/blog/industry-sector/medical/an-engineering-journey-makes-a-marriage-on-the-mercy-ships/

02/02/2026

When a teammate leaves a Field Service team, a huge gap can be left , where colleagues have to take up the slack left by the departing team member.

What should you do if the departing teammate is not immediately replaced?

Charlie Apps shares his expertise on this subject.

When a teammate leaves a Field Service team, a huge gap can be left , where colleagues have to take up the slack left by the departing team member.What shoul...