BIOMEDICAL ENGINEER, BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING MAINTENANCE

Tawakkal Specialist Hospital; Malaysia; On-site; MYR 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

KPJ Healthcare Berhad is seeking a Biomedical Engineer to support the Head of Healthcare Engineering Management in managing medical equipment lifecycles. You will plan, procure, install, calibrate, and maintain equipment while ensuring regulatory compliance and patient safety.

You will collaborate with clinical and support teams, prepare budgets, and drive quality management initiatives across the hospital’s biomedical services.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in biomedical engineering or related field.
• Minimum 3 years of Biomedical Engineering experience.
• Hospital/healthcare environment experience preferred.
• Familiar with maintenance planning and calibration.
• Knowledge of regulatory standards is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Prepare the annual Planned Preventive Maintenance (PPM) schedule for all biomedical equipment.
• Monitor PPM implementation to ensure compliance with manufacturer recommendations and hospital policies.
• Coordinate corrective maintenance with vendors to ensure timely repairs.
• Manage spare parts inventory and ensure quality parts are used.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records, service reports and calibration certificates.
• Prepare and manage service contracts with vendors, including renewals and negotiations.
• Monitor vendor performance for compliance with contracts and safety requirements.
• Assist in equipment installation, testing, commissioning and acceptance of new devices.
• Ensure new equipment is delivered, tested, documented and safe for clinical use.
• Maintain the equipment inventory, asset register and master list.
• Evaluate equipment condition and recommend repair, replacement or disposal.

Skills

Equipment maintenance

Preventive maintenance

Calibration

Asset management

Vendor management

Quality systems

Regulatory knowledge

Clinical collaboration

Documentation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in biomedical engineering

Job description

General Description

The Biomedical Engineer is responsible for supporting the Head of Healthcare Engineering Management (HEM) in the effective management of medical equipment and biomedical engineering services throughout the equipment lifecycle, including planning, procurement, installation, commissioning, preventive maintenance, corrective maintenance, calibration, asset management, vendor coordination, contract administration, budgeting, regulatory compliance and quality management activities. The role ensures that all medical equipment is safe, reliable, accurate and readily available for clinical use, while maintaining compliance with hospital policies, statutory and regulatory requirements, accreditation standards and industry best practices. The Biomedical Engineer also collaborates closely with clinical and support departments to optimize equipment performance, minimize downtime, enhance patient safety and support the delivery of high-quality healthcare services.

Job Description

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare the annual Planned Preventive Maintenance (PPM) schedule for all biomedical equipment.
• Monitor the implementation and completion of the PPM schedule to ensure all biomedical equipment is maintained in accordance with manufacturer recommendations, regulatory requirements, and hospital policies.
• Coordinate and schedule corrective maintenance for faulty medical equipment and liaise with vendors or service providers to ensure timely repairs.
• Monitor replacement of spare parts and ensure only approved and suitable spare parts are used.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records, service reports, calibration certificates, and equipment history files.
• Prepare, monitor and manage maintenance service contracts with vendors, including contract renewals and negotiations.
• Monitor vendor performance to ensure compliance with contractual obligations, hospital policies and safety requirements.
• Verify completed maintenance work before recommending invoice approval.
• Coordinate the installation, testing, commissioning and acceptance of new medical equipment.
• Ensure all new equipment is delivered in good condition, tested, documented and safe for clinical use.
• Maintain and update the hospital biomedical equipment inventory, asset register, and master equipment list.
• Evaluate medical equipment condition and recommend repair, replacement, or disposal when appropriate.
• Assist in preparing the annual CAPEX and OPEX budgets for biomedical equipment.
• Evaluate technical specifications and provide recommendations for procurement of new medical equipment.
• Assist in procuring biomedical equipment, spare parts and accessories.
• Ensure compliance with the hospital Quality Management System (QMS), QSHE policies, Ministry of Health requirements and applicable regulatory standards.
• Develop and update biomedical engineering policies, procedures, and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Participate in internal and external quality audits and accreditation activities.
• Prepare monthly reports on biomedical engineering activities.
• Attend internal and external technical training to maintain professional competency.
• Provide technical advice and support to clinical users regarding the safe operation of medical equipment.
• Participate in new service implementation, quality improvement initiatives and hospital projects.
• Respond promptly to equipment breakdowns, service requests, and user complaints.
• Perform any other duties assigned by Management

Other Duties and Responsibilities

To perform any other duties as and when required / directed by the Head of Healthcare Engineering Management.

Job Requirement

Education: Bachelor’s degree in biomedical engineering, Medical Engineering or a related field.

undefined Knowledge and Experiences: Minimum 3 years of experience in biomedical engineering, preferably in a hospital or healthcare environment. Fresh graduates with relevant hospital internships or industrial training may also be considered.

Skills & Competencies

• Medical equipment maintenance.
• Preventive and corrective maintenance.
• Biomedical safety standards.
• Medical equipment calibration.
• Asset management.
• Vendor management.
• Healthcare quality systems.
• Basic anatomy and physiology.
• Knowledge of applicable Ministry of Health requirements is an advantage.

Special Skills Required

• 1. Troubleshooting biomedical equipment.
• 2. Technical report writing.
• 3. Vendor coordination.
• 4. Contract administration.
• 5. Equipment commissioning.
• 6. Planning and scheduling.
• 7. Microsoft Office applications.
• 8. Communication and interpersonal skills.
• 9. Analytical and problem-solving skills.

Personal Attributes

• Able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong sense of responsibility and accountability.
• Good organizational and time management skills.
• Self-motivated and proactive.
• Good interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Willing to work after office hours when required.
• High level of integrity and professionalism.

KPJ Healthcare Berhad is founded on the vision of being the preferred healthcare provider in the region. We are focused on delivering world-class quality healthcare services throughout our regional footprint across 5 countries, namely Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand, Bangladesh, and Australia. We are in search of remarkable people to join us in exploring and discovering better healthcare solutions together. Whether you are a student, a graduate, or an experienced professional, discover the impact you could make with a career at KPJ.