Senior Biomedical Engineer - Medical Devices

About the role

A medical device company that has supported surgeons, doctors and clinicians for over 60 years is looking for a Senior Biomedical Engineer based in Auckland, New Zealand. The role manages the end-to-end service and operational delivery of biomedical equipment across New Zealand, including overseeing the NZ workshop and the full-service lifecycle for customer accounts. The manager of the role is based in Sydney.

Key responsibilities

• Oversee the day-to-day operations of the New Zealand workshop, including equipment intake, job prioritisation and keeping the workspace organised and efficient.
• Maintain accurate service records, job tracking and work orders in SAP and the Quality Management System so that documentation is audit-ready.
• Perform complex technical repairs and maintenance, and handle administrative and logistical aspects of service operations with a high degree of independence.
• Inspect, test and repair loan and demonstration equipment to meet the needs of the sales and customer teams, and proactively identify aging equipment needing service or replacement.
• Conduct safety and performance testing in line with regulatory standards such as ANZ 3551, and deliver preventative maintenance and responsive repair services to hospital customers.
• Diagnose and resolve complex technical issues independently, escalate where necessary, and install and validate software updates and system integrations.

Required profile

• Degree or diploma in Biomedical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering or a related technical discipline.
• 5+ years of experience in biomedical engineering or a medical device service role.
• EWRB registration (EST/Electrician) with MCPA endorsement, or willingness to obtain it.
• Experience installing, maintaining and servicing capital medical equipment.
• Full, current New Zealand driver's licence and legal eligibility to work in New Zealand.

Required skills

• Working knowledge of AS/NZS 3551 and AS/NZS 3200, and working knowledge of ISO 13485.
• Experience in hospital and clinical environments and with medical device quality standards.
• Strong technical troubleshooting, diagnostic and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage a regional workload with minimal supervision.
• Exposure to laser equipment in testing and validation is highly desirable but not mandatory.

The employer states that it supports personal and professional development and challenges and supports its people. Applications should quote reference number 3904; only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.