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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Upgrade Specialist - Mid Atlantic/Southeast US - **Company:** Atrium Medical Corporation - **Location:** Columbia, SC, United States - **Experience:** Experienced - **Salary:** $79,040.0 - $99,840.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Computer-Aided Design, Adobe Acrobat, Microsoft Outlook, Software Debugging, Networking Hardware, System Testing, Enterprise Software Applications - **Published:** August 20, 2026 - **Apply:** https://diversityjobs.com/main/sendform/8/8/28176/1/18006101?backUrl=%2Fcareer%2F18006101%2FUpgrade-Specialist-Mid-Atlantic-Southeast-Us-South-Carolina-Columbia ## About the Role * Associates degree in a technical discipline or equivalent combination of education and work experience. * Minimum 3 years demonstrated hands-on field technical experience, including ability to apply technical expertise and make judgements regarding systems and equipment of considerable complexity. Must have a working knowledge of Getinge, or related, equipment, with experience working in Life Science or Biomedical environment. Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities * Knowledge of industry electrical norms * Ability to wire switches, devices, power supplies, and control systems as per electrical drawings * Knowledge of industry piping and engineering norms * Understanding of control systems, CPU, I/O, User Panels, and networking devices * Ability to use control system software for downloading, and viewing of program data * Ability to read and understand detailed electrical and engineering drawings * Process knowledge of sterilizers and washers * Strong interpersonal and communication skills. * Ability to prioritize tasks. * Intermediate skills using Outlook, Word, Excel, Adobe Acrobat, CAD software, etc. * Exceptional troubleshooting and diagnostic skills, and ability to interpret electrical and mechanical drawings. * PACS and AB software knowledge. ## Description * Based upon design criteria, assemble/manufacture upgrade kit, i.e. control system, SMC banks, etc. * Assemble component specifications documentation and submit to your Manager. * Order components through internal and external means. * Field management of projects related to sourcing material, customer commitments to start and completion dates, closeout documentation * Demo and tear down of equipment * Construction of electrical cabinets * Construct or replace piping systems, pneumatic systems and field wiring of devices * Modify or replace equipment fascia * Download and install revised software package, and assist programmer with debugging. * Trouble shoot newly upgraded equipment * Perform I/O testing * Perform system testing * Execute test cycle runs and verify all process are running as specified * Generate red-line drawings, component lists, and submit to engineering * Generate closeout documentation. * Perform customer training/demonstration. * Provide training assistance to service organization, as required. * Execute equipment service, maintenance, and installation, as required. * Support the service organization with issue evaluation and resolution, as required. * Provide technical assistance to service organization, as required. * Promote company products and services. * Maintain expenses within guidelines and limits established by company policy. * Accurately prepare and submit all required reports in a timely manner. * Other activities as the need arises ## Related Videos - [From Bedside Beeps to Interoperable Bytes – Getting your medical devices ready to talk the IEEE 11073 language](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/771-from-bedside-beeps-to-interoperable-bytes-getting-your-medical-devices-ready-to-talk-the-ieee-11073-language) - [Developing the Rich Text Editor for DeepL.com](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1172-developing-the-rich-text-editor-for-deepl-com) - [How To Test A Ball of Mud](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/173-how-to-test-a-ball-of-mud) - [More efficient software for more efficient microchips](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1164-more-efficient-software-for-more-efficient-microchips) - [How I Built QA from Scratch in a Scaling Startup - no fluff real life story](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2041-how-i-built-qa-from-scratch-in-a-scaling-startup-no-fluff-real-life-story) - [What makes Cybersecurity different for critical infrastructure?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/571-what-makes-cybersecurity-different-for-critical-infrastructure) ## Related Articles - [Where To Find Software Engineering Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/396-where-to-find-software-engineering-jobs) - [System change: restart as developer?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/39-system-change-restart-as-developer) - [How We Built a Worry-Free System That Runs for 10+ Years – And What We’d Do Again](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/751-how-we-built-a-worry-free-system-that-runs-for-10-years-and-what-we-d-do-again) - [Where to Find Entry-Level Software Engineering Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/397-where-to-find-entry-level-software-engineering-jobs) - [A Guide to Green Tech and Green IT Careers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/374-a-guide-to-green-tech-and-green-it-careers) - [Top-Paying Tech Jobs (with Salaries)](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/372-top-paying-tech-jobs-with-salaries)