Senior Biomedical Engineer

James Fisher and Sons plc; Inverness; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Senior Biomedical Engineer, where you'll lead innovative projects in health technology for submarine rescue systems. This role offers the chance to work on cutting-edge biomedical health monitoring solutions, ensuring safety and efficiency for submariners. With a focus on collaboration across disciplines, you'll engage in a dynamic environment that values your expertise. Enjoy a competitive salary, generous holidays, and a supportive culture that fosters professional growth. If you're passionate about making a difference in the field of biomedical engineering, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Competitive Salary

26 Days Holidays

Company Pension

Cycle to Work

Private Medical Insurance

Early Finish on Fridays

Opportunities for Development

Qualifications

• Experience in biomedical engineering with a focus on health monitoring technology.
• Comfortable working with cross-disciplinary teams to develop solutions.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of biomedical health monitoring solutions for submariners.
• Ensure engineering solutions meet standards and are delivered on time.

Skills

Biomedical Engineering

IOT Devices

Wireless Communication Protocols

Cross-Discipline Collaboration

Medical Device Regulation

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Biomedical Engineering

Master's or Doctorate Degree in Biomedical Engineering

Tools

Engineering Design Software

CAD Packages

Product Lifecycle Management System

Job description

About The Role

Senior Biomedical Engineer

Permanent, Full-time

Westhill, Aberdeen - Hybrid working

About Us

JFD is the world leading underwater capability provider, serving the commercial and defence markets with innovative diving, submarine and hyperbaric rescue, technical solutions and services.

Operating worldwide, the company is the world’s leading provider of submarine rescue capability and an established provider of submarine escape training. The company is at the forefront of Hyperbaric Rescue, along with being the leading supplier of commercial and defence diving equipment and saturation diving systems to the commercial industry.

The Opportunity

We have an exciting opportunity within the JFD Engineering Team for a Senior Biomedical Engineer to join the team working on exciting new health technology being integrated initially into our Submarine Rescue Systems, beyond our other capability areas.

The successful candidate will lead a multidiscipline project team delivering biomedical health monitoring solutions to be deployed in aid of submariners during rescue operations. The successful candidate will primarily work on developing health technology within the Biometrics & Condition Monitoring team.

Our ideal candidate will have experience developing medical / health monitoring equipment and an interest in IOT devices and wireless communication protocols (Bluetooth Low Energy, Wi-Fi).

Role Accountabilities

• Provide biomedical engineering design input to new systems and products and provide support to the existing product range by assessing technical queries.
• Liaise with internal JFD departments such as sales, supply chain and production to ensure the best technical solution is provided in all instances.
• Creation of part numbers and bill of materials and sourcing suitable components and materials when required.
• Creation of engineering documentation such as specifications, proposals, assembly instructions, test procedures, certification and reports and checking detailed manufacturing drawings and documentation.
• Ensuring engineering solutions are provided on time and on budget and adhere to engineering and company standards and processes (compliance to internal and external standards and regulations).
• Accountability and responsibility as the discipline technical approver of drawings and documentation generated within the JFD engineering team.
• Where applicable, responsible for promoting engagement to achieve a resilient diverse high performing team.
• Where applicable, the line management of a small team on performance, development, allocation/delegation of work and compliance to internal and external standards & regulations and develop and mentor team using competence framework and training, development plans and performance appraisals.
  
  

Skills, Experience And Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in a similar role.
• Proven biomedical engineering skills.
• Minimum bachelor’s degree in biomedical engineering. Preferred masters or doctorate degree in biomedical engineering or equivalent.
• Experience in developing technology for diving applications would be advantageous.
• Knowledge of medical and health monitoring technology.
• Knowledge and experience with wearable technology would be advantageous.
• Experience with rapid prototyping for biomedical applications.
• Comfortable working cross-discipline (Mechanical, Software, Electronics) to steer the development of biomedical solutions.
• Competent in the use of engineering design software tools / CAD packages.
• Knowledge of design standards.
• Experience with Product Lifecycle Management system for generating and storage of engineering packages.
• Experience working to marine, defence, medical standards and class society rules (mainly LR and DNV).
• Knowledge and experience of medical device regulation (e.g. EU MDR, FDA 510(k)).
  
  

What's On Offer

• Competitive salary.
• 26 days holidays plus Christmas, Boxing Day, 1st and 2nd January.
• Company pension.
• Cycle to work.
• Private Medical Insurance.
• Early Finish on Fridays.
• Opportunities for development and progression.
• Great culture.
  
  

If this sounds like the ideal next step in your career, then click ‘apply’ now!

JFD – part of a Global James Fisher Group

James Fisher, a global engineering services company, has transitioned from ship ownership to providing expertise in Energy, Defence, and Maritime Transport. Focusing on safety, efficiency, and sustainability our "One James Fisher" strategy aims to unify our services in the Blue Economy. The Energy Division offers sustainable products for oil, gas, and renewables, the Defence Division provides underwater systems and life support, and Maritime Transport excels in global shipping and ship-to-ship transfers. Together, we are building a brighter, more innovative future.

You can find out more about James Fisher & Sons group companies and valued behaviours by watching a short film here: We are One James Fisher - YouTube

Due to the volume of applications we receive for our vacancies, on occasion applications may close before the deadline, so please apply early to avoid disappointment.

James Fisher and Sons are committed to taking positive action on diversity and strongly encourage applications for candidates from all backgrounds. We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer and recognise that our success depends on our talented and diverse workforce. For more information Click here

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