Senior Biomedical Engineer-Biomedical Engineering

Sheikh Shakhbout Medical City; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 320,000 - 520,000; Full time

Job summary

Sheikh Shakhbout Medical City in Abu Dhabi is seeking a Senior Biomedical Engineer to support the Biomedical Engineering team in ensuring medical equipment meets safety and performance standards. You will collaborate with the Manager and vendors to evaluate equipment, specify requirements, and assist in asset management.

The role involves reviewing technical data, supporting maintenance planning, conducting site tests, and ensuring regulatory compliance across all biomedical systems at SSMC, a

Qualifications

• Experience: NLT 7 years postgraduate experience in Biomedical Engineering; four at senior supervisory or management level or equivalent.
• NLT 2 years (unspecified)
• Postgraduate degree helpful for advanced roles.

Responsibilities

• Conducts research by publishing research findings or investigating literature
• Performs biomedical investigations in support of medical risk management related to hazards and incidents involving medical equipment
• Interprets technical data to assist in procurement and maintenance of biomedical equipment
• Provides guidance on equipment selection based on environment and facility requirements
• Oversees and supports engineering drawings of medical equipment and ensures accuracy of details
• Ensures availability of spare parts on and off site for breakdowns
• Assists in preparation of annual physical asset management and maintenance plan
• Monitors external environment for best practices in biomedical equipment management
• Coordinates with vendors to arrange necessary training for concerned staff

Education

BSc degree in Biomedical Engineering or equivalent

Relevant post graduate degree : MSc or PhD

Job description

Senior Biomedical Engineer-Biomedical Engineering

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

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Job Description

Responsible for supporting the Manager in ensuring that biomedical design specifications and performance requirements are carried out in accordance with SSMC and local authority safety and management standards, policies and procedures, statutory and contractual requirements.

Responsibilities

• Conducts research by publishing research findings or investigating literature
• Performs biomedical investigations in support of medical risk management as related to potential hazards and incidents involving medical equipment and accessories to medical devices
• Interprets technical data and specifications to assist in the procurement of new equipment purchases, and provides guidance as it relates to the maintenance of medical and scientific instrumentation based on biomedical application, manufacturer guidelines, national code, the standard of care, and customer requirements
• Provides feedback to assist in the planning of new facility modifications as they relate to medical equipment and accessories used in new or modified biomedical care areas
• Provides guidelines on the most suitable equipment, in relation to the existing environment and facility requirements
• Oversees and supports all engineering drawings of medical equipment and ensures accuracy of details such as electrical circuits, control programs, civil and mechanical aspects and all related components
• Ensures the specifications of each item of equipment and availability of spare parts (both on and off site) in case of breakdown
• Ensures market availability of spare parts or replacements for equipment that are no longer under warranty
• Assists in the preparation of SSMC’s annual physical asset management and maintenance plan
• Monitors the external environment for best practices in the management and maintenance of biomedical equipment
• Prepares technical requirements and conducts technical evaluation to acquire and select new medical technology
• Assists and conducts necessary site tests, and records, analyses and interprets test data, proposing modifications and retesting equipment as necessary
• Records, analyses and interprets test data, proposing modifications and retesting equipment as necessary
• Ensures implementation of regulatory standards, policies and procedures applicable to all technical areas of service
• Coordinates with the relevant vendor to arrange any necessary training for concerned

Accountabilities

• Manages and is responsible for smooth office operations
• Ensures proper filing and keeps records of all important messages, meetings

Qualifications

Experience :-
Required:
NLT 7 years of postgraduate experience in Biomedical Engineering; four of them should have been at a senior supervisory or management level or equivalent.
NLT 2 years
Desired:
N.A.
Educational Qualification: Required:
BSc degree in Biomedical Engineering or equivalent Qualification requiring NLT 3 years training course.
Desired:
Relevant post graduate degree :MSc or PhD

About Us

At SSMC, we firmly believe that the human touch is a fundamental part of care. We understand that health care is both an art and a science, running deeper than simply diagnosing and treating those who rely on us. Our SSMC Model of Care puts our patients at the forefront of our purpose and at the heart of everything we do, ensuring that the needs of our patients come first. Every one of our patients receives individualized attention from a multidisciplinary team of experts who collaborate closely to deliver trusted and compassionate care. From the very first point of contact with SSMC, to the moment patients are back home, we ensure speciality‑specific care at every stage and in every interaction. As one of the largest tertiary hospitals in the UAE, SSMC provides access to specialist medical treatments and advanced diagnostics, with a commitment to becoming a Destination Medical Center in the UAE and wider region.

About the Team

About Sheikh Shakhbout Medical City (SSMC)

SSMC is the largest tertiary hospital in the UAE and serves to elevate the provision of health care services in the nation under the mandate of the Abu Dhabi Economic Vision 2030.

Supported by the latest diagnostic and treatment modalities available, SSMC offers care in 44 specialties. A team of locally and internationally trained medical, clinical and admin professionals work seamlessly together, which promotes comprehensive interdisciplinary learning, allowing SSMC to become a leading hub for integrated patient‑centric medical services in the region.

As the region’s leading tertiary facility, SSMC has 742 patient beds, 18 operating theatres, and includes a hybrid operating room, 26‑bed neonatal intensive care unit, and the UAE’s largest pathology lab.

Job Info

• Job Identification 2947
• Job Category Administration
• Posting Date 03/05/2026, 06:51 AM
• Degree Level Bachelor's Degree
• Job Schedule Full time
• Working Type Regular
• Locations Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
• Business Unit SSMC BU
• Legal Employer Sheikh Shakhbout Medical City LLC