E-3 Visa Biomedical Engineer Jobs
Biomedical Engineer roles qualify as E-3 visa specialty occupations under the visa's degree requirement, making E-3 sponsorship accessible at medical device firms, hospital systems, and research institutions across the U.S. Unlike the H-1B visa, there's no lottery and no annual cap, so Australian engineers can apply as soon as they have a qualifying job offer.
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Within the Department of Clinical Engineering, the Biomedical Technician I supports the safe, effective, and reliable operation of medical, surgical, and research equipment used throughout the organization. The Biomedical Technician I plays an important role in maintaining equipment performance and supporting clinical and research operations.
The Biomedical Technician I works under direct supervision to provide maintenance and technical support, helping ensure equipment remains safe, accurate, and compliant with manufacturer specifications while supporting the mission of UT MD Anderson.
The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's Degree in Biomedical Engineering or Electronic Engineering preferred. Entry-level candidates and recent graduates with strong technical aptitude, a willingness to learn, effective communication and customer service skills, and the ability to work independently while collaborating within a team environment will be well suited for this role. Participation in professional or student engineering organizations is preferred.
SALARY RANGE
- Salary Range (Hourly): Minimum $27.64 - Midpoint $34.62 - Maximum $41.59
WORK LOCATION
- Work Location: Onsite in the medical center.
WHY US?
This role provides an opportunity to contribute directly to patient care, research, and operational excellence by ensuring critical medical and research equipment functions safely and effectively. UT MD Anderson offers meaningful career development opportunities, collaborative teamwork, and the chance to support a mission-driven organization focused on improving lives through innovation and excellence.
- Employer-paid medical coverage starting day one for employees working 30+ hours/week, plus optional group dental, vision, life, AD&D, and disability insurance.
- Accruals for PTO and Extended Illness Bank, plus paid holidays, wellness, childcare, and other leave options.
- Tuition Assistance Program after six months of service and access to extensive wellness, fitness, and employee resource groups.
- Defined-benefit pension through the Teachers Retirement System, voluntary retirement plans, and employer-paid life and reduced salary protection programs.
Responsibilities
Equipment Installation, Assembly & Inspection
- Receive, assemble, and inspect new medical, surgical, and research equipment
- Verify equipment readiness and compliance with manufacturer specifications
Maintenance & Technical Support
- Provide maintenance and technical support for medical, surgical, and research equipment under direct supervision
- Calibrate and maintain equipment to support safe and accurate operation
- Ensure continued equipment performance through routine inspections and maintenance activities
Troubleshooting & Repair
- Troubleshoot electronic, electromechanical, mechanical, and pneumatic equipment
- Inspect, repair, and modify existing equipment as needed
- Communicate with clients to troubleshoot equipment-related problems
Performance Assurance & Compliance
- Conduct and document performance assurance testing
- Analyze test results and determine whether equipment is safe and accurate for continued use
- Ensure compliance with manufacturer specifications and applicable operating procedures
Documentation & Administrative Support
- Document all modifications and general equipment maintenance per standard published operating procedures
- Perform other duties as assigned
- Maintain onsite presence as required
Education
- Required: Associate's Degree Biomedical Technology (BMET) or Electronic Engineering.
- Preferred: Bachelor's Degree Biomedical Engineering or Electronic Engineering.
WORK EXPERIENCE
- Required: None. May substitute required education degree with additional years of equivalent experience on a one to one basis.
- Preferred: Entry level candidates, recent graduates with little to no hands-on experience, strong technical aptitude and willingness to learn, effective communication and customer service skills, ability to work independently while collaborating within a team environment. Participation in a Biomedical Engineering Society (BMES), biomedical technology association, engineering club, or similar professional/student organizations.
Required: Onsite presence.
The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center offers excellent benefits, including medical, dental, paid time off, retirement, tuition benefits, educational opportunities, and individual and team recognition.
This position may be responsible for maintaining the security and integrity of critical infrastructure, as defined in Section 113.001(2) of the Texas Business and Commerce Code and therefore may require routine reviews and screening. The ability to satisfy and maintain all requirements necessary to ensure the continued security and integrity of such infrastructure is a condition of hire and continued employment.
It is the policy of The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center to provide equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state, or local laws unless such distinction is required by law.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
- Requisition ID: 181985
- Employment Status: Full-Time
- Employee Status: Regular
- Work Week: Days
- Minimum Salary: US Dollar (USD) 57,500
- Midpoint Salary: US Dollar (USD) 72,000
- Maximum Salary: US Dollar (USD) 86,500
- FLSA: non-exempt and eligible for overtime pay
- Fund Type: Hard
- Work Location: Onsite
- Pivotal Position: Yes
- Referral Bonus Available?: Yes
- Relocation Assistance Available?: Yes
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INTRODUCTION
Within the Department of Clinical Engineering, the Biomedical Technician I supports the safe, effective, and reliable operation of medical, surgical, and research equipment used throughout the organization. The Biomedical Technician I plays an important role in maintaining equipment performance and supporting clinical and research operations.
The Biomedical Technician I works under direct supervision to provide maintenance and technical support, helping ensure equipment remains safe, accurate, and compliant with manufacturer specifications while supporting the mission of UT MD Anderson.
The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's Degree in Biomedical Engineering or Electronic Engineering preferred. Entry-level candidates and recent graduates with strong technical aptitude, a willingness to learn, effective communication and customer service skills, and the ability to work independently while collaborating within a team environment will be well suited for this role. Participation in professional or student engineering organizations is preferred.
SALARY RANGE
- Salary Range (Hourly): Minimum $27.64 - Midpoint $34.62 - Maximum $41.59
WORK LOCATION
- Work Location: Onsite in the medical center.
WHY US?
This role provides an opportunity to contribute directly to patient care, research, and operational excellence by ensuring critical medical and research equipment functions safely and effectively. UT MD Anderson offers meaningful career development opportunities, collaborative teamwork, and the chance to support a mission-driven organization focused on improving lives through innovation and excellence.
- Employer-paid medical coverage starting day one for employees working 30+ hours/week, plus optional group dental, vision, life, AD&D, and disability insurance.
- Accruals for PTO and Extended Illness Bank, plus paid holidays, wellness, childcare, and other leave options.
- Tuition Assistance Program after six months of service and access to extensive wellness, fitness, and employee resource groups.
- Defined-benefit pension through the Teachers Retirement System, voluntary retirement plans, and employer-paid life and reduced salary protection programs.
Responsibilities
Equipment Installation, Assembly & Inspection
- Receive, assemble, and inspect new medical, surgical, and research equipment
- Verify equipment readiness and compliance with manufacturer specifications
Maintenance & Technical Support
- Provide maintenance and technical support for medical, surgical, and research equipment under direct supervision
- Calibrate and maintain equipment to support safe and accurate operation
- Ensure continued equipment performance through routine inspections and maintenance activities
Troubleshooting & Repair
- Troubleshoot electronic, electromechanical, mechanical, and pneumatic equipment
- Inspect, repair, and modify existing equipment as needed
- Communicate with clients to troubleshoot equipment-related problems
Performance Assurance & Compliance
- Conduct and document performance assurance testing
- Analyze test results and determine whether equipment is safe and accurate for continued use
- Ensure compliance with manufacturer specifications and applicable operating procedures
Documentation & Administrative Support
- Document all modifications and general equipment maintenance per standard published operating procedures
- Perform other duties as assigned
- Maintain onsite presence as required
Education
- Required: Associate's Degree Biomedical Technology (BMET) or Electronic Engineering.
- Preferred: Bachelor's Degree Biomedical Engineering or Electronic Engineering.
WORK EXPERIENCE
- Required: None. May substitute required education degree with additional years of equivalent experience on a one to one basis.
- Preferred: Entry level candidates, recent graduates with little to no hands-on experience, strong technical aptitude and willingness to learn, effective communication and customer service skills, ability to work independently while collaborating within a team environment. Participation in a Biomedical Engineering Society (BMES), biomedical technology association, engineering club, or similar professional/student organizations.
Required: Onsite presence.
The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center offers excellent benefits, including medical, dental, paid time off, retirement, tuition benefits, educational opportunities, and individual and team recognition.
This position may be responsible for maintaining the security and integrity of critical infrastructure, as defined in Section 113.001(2) of the Texas Business and Commerce Code and therefore may require routine reviews and screening. The ability to satisfy and maintain all requirements necessary to ensure the continued security and integrity of such infrastructure is a condition of hire and continued employment.
It is the policy of The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center to provide equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state, or local laws unless such distinction is required by law.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
- Requisition ID: 181985
- Employment Status: Full-Time
- Employee Status: Regular
- Work Week: Days
- Minimum Salary: US Dollar (USD) 57,500
- Midpoint Salary: US Dollar (USD) 72,000
- Maximum Salary: US Dollar (USD) 86,500
- FLSA: non-exempt and eligible for overtime pay
- Fund Type: Hard
- Work Location: Onsite
- Pivotal Position: Yes
- Referral Bonus Available?: Yes
- Relocation Assistance Available?: Yes
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding E-3 Visa Sponsorship as a Biomedical Engineer
Verify your degree meets specialty occupation standards
Australian three-year biomedical engineering degrees are generally accepted as equivalent to a U.S. four-year bachelor's for E-3 purposes, but have your credentials evaluated before applying so your employer can confirm the match in their LCA filing.
Target employers with active DOL LCA histories
Search the DOL's Foreign Labor Certification disclosure data to identify hospitals, medical device manufacturers, and university research labs that have certified LCAs for biomedical engineers before. These employers already understand the sponsorship process and won't need educating.
Clarify your employment structure before the offer stage
Contract staffing arrangements and third-party client sites complicate E-3 LCA filings for biomedical engineers. Confirm with your prospective employer whether you'll be a direct hire, since staffing agency placements require the agency, not the end client, to be the E-3 petitioner.
Use Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service for the LCA and consulate prep
Once you have a job offer, use Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service to handle your LCA submission to DOL and prepare your consulate packet. The service manages prevailing wage documentation and DS-160 preparation, reducing the back-and-forth between you and your employer.
Frame your role around specialty occupation criteria in job offers
Ask your employer to confirm the offer letter specifies a bachelor's degree in biomedical engineering or a related engineering discipline as a minimum requirement. A letter that says 'degree preferred' rather than 'required' can create problems at the consulate interview.
Account for USCIS LCA certification timing in your start date negotiation
DOL typically certifies LCAs within seven business days, but your employer needs to post the LCA notice at the worksite for ten business days before filing. Build at least three weeks of lead time into your negotiated start date to avoid certification delays affecting your consulate appointment.
E-3 Visa Biomedical Engineer: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I find Biomedical Engineer jobs with E-3 sponsorship?
Migrate Mate lets you search specifically for Biomedical Engineer roles where employers are open to E-3 sponsorship, filtering out positions that won't support Australian visa applicants. Because the E-3 has no lottery and no annual cap, employers don't face the same uncertainty they do with H-1B, which often makes them more willing to sponsor qualified candidates.
How much does it cost to get an E-3 visa?
Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service covers the entire process for $499, including the Labor Condition Application, visa document preparation, and consulate appointment guidance. Traditional immigration lawyers charge $2,000–$5,000+ for the same work. The E-3 has less paperwork than most work visas, so paying thousands for legal help is usually unnecessary.
Does Biomedical Engineering qualify as a specialty occupation for the E-3 visa?
Yes. Biomedical engineering meets the E-3 specialty occupation definition because the role theoretically and practically requires at least a bachelor's degree in biomedical engineering, mechanical engineering, or a closely related discipline. Roles involving device design, clinical systems, or regulatory compliance at hospitals and medical device companies consistently satisfy this standard. Your employer documents this requirement in the LCA they file with DOL.
How does the E-3 compare to the H-1B for Biomedical Engineers?
The E-3 is significantly more accessible for Australian biomedical engineers because it carries a 10,500 annual allocation that has never been fully used, and there's no lottery. The H-1B runs an oversubscribed lottery each April, meaning qualified engineers are often denied the chance to apply at all. Both visas require a specialty occupation showing and an employer-sponsored LCA, but the E-3 allows you to apply as soon as you have an offer.
Can I switch Biomedical Engineer employers while on an E-3?
Yes, but each employer change requires a new LCA and a new E-3 visa stamp from an Australian consulate. Unlike the H-1B, the E-3 doesn't support portability after an I-129 transfer, so you'll need to complete the full filing process with your new employer before starting work. Plan for at least two to four weeks of LCA certification and consulate scheduling lead time.