Senior Health Systems Engineer

Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research; Rochester (MN); On-site; USD 125,000 - 188,000; Full time

Job summary

Mayo Clinic in Rochester seeks a Senior Health Systems Engineer to provide strategic consulting from discovery through execution across clinical, administrative, design and digital teams.

You will shape operational readiness, develop business cases, and apply analytics and AI methods to improve efficiency and patient value while aligning with organizational goals.

Qualifications

• Master's or Bachelor's degree with relevant experience in business consulting and engineering.
• Experience in healthcare industry is preferred.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead operational readiness and design initiatives for facility activation.
• Provide business consulting from discovery to execution for multiple teams.
• Analyze data, develop actionable recommendations, and support leadership decisions.

Skills

Management consulting

Operations optimization

Workflow analysis

Systems engineering

Applied analytics

Artificial intelligence

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Education

Master's degree in management / industrial engineering / systems engineering / operations research / business administration / analytics / AI

Bachelor's degree in management / industrial engineering / systems engineering / operations research / business administration / analytics / AI

Tools

MS Excel

MS Visio

MS Word

Process mapping tools

Data visualization tools

Job description

Why Mayo Clinic

Mayo Clinic is top-ranked in more specialties than any other care provider according to U.S. News & World Report. As we work together to put the needs of the patient first, we are also dedicated to our employees, investing in competitive compensation and comprehensive benefit plans– to take care of you and your family, now and in the future. And with continuing education and advancement opportunities at every turn, you can build a long, successful career with Mayo Clinic.

Benefits Highlights

• Medical:Multiple plan options.
• Dental:Delta Dental or reimbursement account for flexible coverage.
• Vision:Affordable plan with national network.
• Pre-Tax Savings:HSA and FSAs for eligible expenses.
• Retirement: Competitive retirement package to secure your future.

Responsibilities

Must live within 100 miles of Mayo Clinic Rochester or willing to relocate.

This role supports Bold. Forward. Unbound. in Rochester by shaping operational readiness for facility activation across neighborhood care environments in partnership with clinical, administrative, design, and digital teams.The Senior Health Systems Engineer (HSE) has a mature organization perspective and provides business consultative services from discovery to execution for business units and oversight committees requesting assistance with strategy and design, management and process engineering, applied analytics or business and digital transformation. Applies knowledge of and demonstrated application of consulting and engineering expertise in areas such as business vision, strategy and goals; digital technology enablement; business use cases; operations optimization; change management; and solution implementation. Performs difficult business case analysis for departments, sites, or shields including analyzing quantitative and qualitative data, draws conclusions, and develops actionable recommendations to inform leadership decisions. Applies advanced consulting and engineering frameworks and models throughout project lifecycle (defining client needs and required functionality early in the development cycle, documenting requirements, and then proceeding with design synthesis and system validation while considering the complete problem). Considers both the business and technical needs of all clients with the goal of providing an innovative product that meets current and future customer needs. Enables multifaceted projects which may include sub components of larger scale projects as directed by a Director or Administrator. Identifies, recommends and implements transformational solutions for departments, sites, and shields including applied analytics and operations research methods, new staffing models, organizational structures, work flow and throughput, and digital interventions. Understands and models for up/downstream impacts on institutional changes across the integrated organization (practice, research, education and administration). Leverages lessons learned to create best and next practice models, tools, frameworks and methods enabling sustained transformational capabilities. Experienced in identification and monitoring of performance metrics, risks, and controls. Designs and develops new business processes and capabilities.

Qualifications

Master's degree in management, industrial engineering, systems engineering, operations research, business administration, analytics, artificial intelligence or health-related field is preferred with 4 years of experience to include several of the following areas: consulting, operations optimization, workflow and staffing analysis, management and systems engineering, digital technology enablement, applied analytics and leadership with strategic initiatives OR Bachelor's degree in management, industrial engineering, systems engineering, operations research, business administration, analytics, artificial intelligence or health-related field with 7 years of experience to include several of the following areas of expertise: consulting, operations optimization, workflow and staffing analysis, management and systems engineering, digital technology enablement, applied analytics and leadership with strategic initiatives. Key Knowledge Required: General knowledge of core business consulting and management engineering, methods, models and frameworks. Proven ability to successfully execute projects of limited to moderate complexity. Understanding of the healthcare industry preferred. Proficiency in use of office and project simulation, optimization and visualization tools (MS Excel, Word, Visio, and other process modeling and mapping, statistical, analytical, data visualization and survey technology). Ability to gather and document project based functional and business requirements. Knowledge and demonstrated use of management and systems engineering, applied analytics, operations research, artificial intelligence as well as implementation and execution methods and tools. Proven ability to work as part of a team with internal and external stakeholders including all levels of organization leadership. Strong oral and written communication and presentation skills.

Scope of Responsibility: Identification and engagement of long‑term process owner, communication with affected areas, availability of data, and representation from process owners and leadership. Identifies, translates and applies best practices on assigned projects. Responsible for data analysis, analytics, development of recommendations, and presentation including solution/deliverable, development, and coordinating deployment of deliverables.

Exemption Status

Exempt

Compensation Detail

$125,400 - 188,200 / year; This position does not offer sponsorship

Benefits Eligible

Yes

Schedule

Full Time

Hours/Pay Period

80

Schedule Details

Monday - Friday; business hours

Weekend Schedule

As needed

International Assignment

No

Site Description

Just as our reputation has spread beyond our Minnesota roots, so have our locations. Today, our employees are located at our three major campuses in Phoenix/Scottsdale, Arizona, Jacksonville, Florida, Rochester, Minnesota, and at Mayo Clinic Health System campuses throughout Midwestern communities, and at our international locations. Each Mayo Clinic location is a special place where our employees thrive in both their work and personal lives. Learn more about what each unique Mayo Clinic campus has to offer, and where your best fit is.

Equal Opportunity

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, protected veteran status or disability status. Learn more about the 'EOE is the Law'. Mayo Clinic participates in E-Verify and may provide the Social Security Administration and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization.