Biomedical Engineer

Kauvery Hospital; Tiruchirappalli; On-site; INR 600,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Kauvery Hospital is seeking a dynamic Biomedical Engineer with 4–5 years of hands-on experience to lead planning, installation, preventive maintenance, and calibration of biomedical equipment across multiple clinical sites in Tamil Nadu, India.

You will collaborate with engineering, clinical, and facilities teams to ensure equipment reliability, regulatory compliance, and optimal patient care. On-site duties include occasional travel to satellite locations and documentation of maintenance logs.

Qualifications

• 4–5 years hands-on experience with biomedical equipment.
• Installation, preventive maintenance, and calibration expertise.
• Knowledge of IEC 60601, ISO 13485, FDA regulations.
• Ability to communicate across cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical expertise and timely answers to equipment-related questions and service requests.
• Develop detailed maintenance and calibration plans, coordinating with engineering, clinical, and facilities teams.
• Execute preventive-maintenance schedules and perform instrument calibrations following manufacturer and regulatory guidelines.
• Support product development and production hand-offs by sharing manufacturing-engineering information and best practices.
• Document procedures, test results, and maintenance records; maintain up-to-date equipment logs.
• Lead troubleshooting efforts, diagnose equipment failures, and implement corrective actions swiftly.
• Liaise with vendors, contractors, and internal stakeholders to manage service contracts and equipment upgrades.
• Participate in safety audits and ensure compliance with health-safety regulations and industry standards.

Skills

Biomedical equipment maintenance

Calibration

Preventive maintenance

Cross-functional collaboration

Regulatory compliance knowledge

Documentation

Troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Biomedical Engineering

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

CAD/CAE tools

Asset-management systems

Job description

Overview

A dynamic Biomedical Engineer with 4‑5 years of experience is needed to lead the planning, installation, preventive maintenance, and calibration of medical and biomedical equipment across multiple clinical sites. The role works closely with engineering, clinical, and facilities teams to ensure equipment reliability, regulatory compliance, and optimal performance for patient care.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide technical expertise and timely answers to equipment‑related questions and service requests.
• Develop detailed maintenance and calibration plans, coordinating with engineering, clinical, and facilities teams.
• Execute preventive‑maintenance schedules and perform instrument calibrations following manufacturer and regulatory guidelines.
• Support product development and production hand‑offs by sharing manufacturing‑engineering information and best practices.
• Document procedures, test results, and maintenance records; maintain up‑to‑date equipment logs.
• Lead troubleshooting efforts, diagnose equipment failures, and implement corrective actions swiftly.
• Liaise with vendors, contractors, and internal stakeholders to manage service contracts and equipment upgrades.
• Participate in safety audits and ensure compliance with health‑safety regulations and industry standards.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Biomedical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related engineering field.
• 4–5 years of hands‑on experience with biomedical equipment, including installation, preventive maintenance, and calibration.
• Strong grasp of engineering concepts, mechanical system design, and instrument measurement principles.
• Knowledge of relevant standards (e.g., IEC 60601, ISO 13485, FDA regulations).
• Proven ability to work across cross‑functional teams and communicate technical information clearly.

Desired Skills & Experience

• Experience using CAD/CAE tools to create equipment prototypes or modification drawings.
• Familiarity with equipment planning software and asset‑management systems.
• Exposure to performance testing or workload simulations for medical devices.
• Ability to conduct engineering calculations to support design and validation activities.
• Continuous learning mindset; stays abreast of advancements in biomedical technology.

Core Competencies

• Problem‑solving and analytical thinking.
• Attention to detail and strong documentation habits.
• Effective collaboration with clinical staff, engineers, and external vendors.
• Commitment to patient safety and regulatory compliance.

Working Environment

• On‑site presence in hospital or clinical facilities, with occasional travel to satellite locations.
• Collaborative, fast‑paced setting requiring coordination with multidisciplinary teams.