Biomedical Engineer Jobs
Biomedical Engineer jobs are open across medical device manufacturing, hospital systems, pharmaceutical companies, and research institutions, from entry-level to senior and principal roles, with specializations in biomechanics, clinical engineering, and regulatory affairs. Find a role that fits from the openings below and apply directly.
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The Biomedical Engineer will support the design, development, testing, validation, installation, servicing, and continuous improvement of OptraScan's digital pathology scanners and related medical imaging products. This role combines product engineering with customer-facing field support and requires close collaboration with R&D, Software, Quality, Manufacturing, Regulatory, Sales, and Service teams to ensure successful product deployment, customer satisfaction, and continuous product improvement.
The position involves regular travel to customer sites for system installations, calibrations, demonstrations, preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and post-sales technical support.
Key ResponsibilitiesProduct Engineering
- Support the design, development, and evaluation of digital pathology scanners and related medical device systems.
- Perform hardware integration, calibration, verification, validation, and system performance testing.
- Conduct system troubleshooting, failure analysis, and root cause investigations.
- Prepare engineering documentation, validation protocols, test reports, and technical documentation.
- Participate in design reviews, risk management, design verification & validation, and engineering change activities.
- Collaborate with Software, AI/ML, Mechanical, Electrical, and Optical Engineering teams during product development.
- Work closely with Quality and Regulatory teams to ensure compliance with ISO 13485, FDA, CE, and other applicable standards.
- Support manufacturing during product transfer, process improvements, and production issue resolution.
- Evaluate new technologies and recommend product enhancements based on engineering analysis and customer feedback.
Field Applications & Customer Support
- Travel to customer sites for installation, calibration, commissioning, and validation of digital pathology scanners.
- Provide on-site technical support, troubleshooting, servicing, preventive maintenance, and corrective maintenance.
- Diagnose hardware, software, and system-level issues and coordinate with engineering teams for timely resolution.
- Conduct product demonstrations for prospective customers in collaboration with Sales and Business Development teams.
- Deliver customer training on system operation, maintenance, workflows, and best practices.
- Provide post-sales technical support to ensure successful customer onboarding and product adoption.
- Support customer evaluations, pilot installations, and proof-of-concept studies.
- Maintain detailed service reports, installation documentation, and customer visit records.
- Act as the technical liaison between customers and internal engineering teams, communicating field feedback to support continuous product improvement.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Biomedical Engineering.
- 2–5 years of experience in medical devices, diagnostics, healthcare technology, or biomedical instrumentation.
- Experience with installation, servicing, calibration, or field support of medical devices is preferred.
- Knowledge of medical imaging systems, optics, sensors, biomedical instrumentation, and hardware troubleshooting.
- Understanding of design controls, verification & validation, and risk management principles.
- Familiarity with ISO 13485, ISO 14971, IEC 60601, FDA Quality System Regulations, and other relevant medical device standards.
- Strong analytical, documentation, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent communication and customer-facing interpersonal skills.
- Willingness to travel extensively (domestic and international) for customer installations, demonstrations, servicing, and technical support.
- Ability to work independently at customer sites while collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams.
Pay: $90,670.28 - $100,000.00 per year
Application Question(s):
- Do you hold U.S. citizenship or a U.S. Green Card that authorizes you to legally work and travel within the United States?
- How many years experience do you have with installation, calibration, commissioning, or servicing of medical devices?
- Mention your notice period?
- This position requires extensive travel. Are you comfortable traveling frequently?
Work Location: In person
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Who's Hiring
Top Industries Hiring
- Healthcare & Medical Services
- Education
- Medical Devices
- Science & Research
- Electronics & Hardware
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in biomedical engineer jobs.
- Bachelor's degree in biomedical engineering or a closely related engineering discipline
- Experience with FDA design controls, 21 CFR Part 820, or ISO 13485 quality systems
- Proficiency in CAD software such as SolidWorks or CATIA for device design and documentation
- Hands-on experience with verification and validation testing protocols for medical devices
- Familiarity with biocompatibility standards, including ISO 10993 for materials evaluation
- Professional Engineer license or EIT certification preferred for senior and regulatory-facing roles
Tips for Your Biomedical Engineer Job Search
Tailor your resume to the device class
Hiring managers for Class II and Class III medical devices look for different regulatory experience. Call out whether your work involved 510(k) submissions, PMA applications, or De Novo requests so recruiters can place you in the right pipeline immediately.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists biomedical engineer openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Highlight software tools on your resume
SolidWorks, MATLAB, and finite element analysis platforms show up constantly in biomedical engineer postings. List your proficiency level for each tool you use, and include the specific version or suite if the job description names one.
Filter openings by industry vertical
Biomedical engineer roles at a startup making wearables require a very different skill set than roles at a large hospital system managing capital equipment. Narrowing by vertical before you apply keeps your cover letter specific and your interviews sharper.
Prepare for a technical design challenge
Many biomedical engineer interviews include a take-home or whiteboard exercise asking you to walk through a design control process or failure mode analysis. Practice explaining your reasoning out loud, not just the solution, because interviewers are evaluating your methodology.
Negotiate using the job's regulatory scope
Roles requiring FDA design control documentation, ISO 13485 quality system experience, or V&V testing carry more compliance responsibility than titles suggest. Use that scope to anchor your compensation discussion once you have an offer in hand.
Biomedical Engineer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most biomedical engineers?
The companies hiring the most biomedical engineers right now include Emsar, Brainlab, and US Department of Veterans Affairs, with the largest share of openings in California, Texas, and New York, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Demand is especially concentrated at medical device manufacturers and large integrated health systems.
How many biomedical engineer jobs are remote?
About 14% of biomedical engineer openings are fully remote or hybrid as of August 2026, though availability varies significantly by function. Roles focused on software, data analysis, and regulatory writing tend to offer the most remote flexibility, while positions involving lab work, equipment servicing, or clinical site support are almost always on-site.
How do you become a biomedical engineer?
Start by completing a bachelor's degree in biomedical engineering or a related field such as mechanical or electrical engineering. Build hands-on experience through internships, co-ops, or research labs that involve medical devices or life sciences applications. Earning familiarity with FDA regulatory frameworks and quality management systems while still in school makes you significantly more competitive when applying for your first role.
How do you get hired as a biomedical engineer with little experience?
Entry-level biomedical engineer candidates can stand out by pointing to specific project work, capstone designs, or research that involved device prototyping, testing, or regulatory documentation. Many employers hire new graduates into quality engineering or field service roles as an on-ramp. Completing a co-op or internship at a medical device company before graduation is the most reliable way to convert to a full-time offer.
What does the biomedical engineer interview process look like?
Most biomedical engineer interview processes begin with a recruiter screen followed by a technical phone interview covering core engineering principles and domain knowledge. A hiring manager interview then digs into your project experience and problem-solving approach. Many employers add a practical exercise, such as reviewing a design document or walking through a failure analysis, before a final round with cross-functional team members from quality, manufacturing, or clinical affairs.
Where can I find and apply to biomedical engineer jobs?
You can find and apply to biomedical engineer jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States in one place. Search the available roles, find the ones that match your background and specialization, and apply directly to each listing that fits.
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