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Biomedical Engineer roles qualify as H-1B visa specialty occupations under USCIS because they require at least a bachelor's degree in biomedical, mechanical, or electrical engineering. Medical device companies, hospital systems, and research institutions are among the most active H-1B visa sponsors for this occupation, with cap-subject petitions due each April for an October 1 start.
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As a Biomedical Technician with Fresenius Medical Care, you will maintain and repair medical and water treatment equipment within our kidney care clinics. You will also train and educate colleagues on operational maintenance of our dialysis machines to ensure the safety of our dialysis patients, as well as manage the medical supplies required.
How you grow or advance in your career: We believe in encouraging our employees to achieve their full potential by offering opportunities for advancement. We have a Biomedical Technician specific career ladder with three potential levels of Biomedical Technician role as well as a leadership path from Area Technical Operations Manager, Regional Technical Operations Manager, and Senior Director Technical Services, overseen by a Vice President of Technical Services and supported by Corporate Biomedical Support Managers.
Our culture: We believe our employees are our most important asset — we value, care about, and support our people. We are there when you may need us most, from tuition reimbursement to support your education goals, granting scholarships to family members, delivering relief when natural disasters strike, or providing financial support when personal hardship hits; we take care of our people.
Our focus on diversity: We have built a nurturing environment that welcomes every age, race, gender, sexual orientation, background, and cultural tradition. We have a diverse range of employee resource groups (ERGs) to encourage employees with similar interests, goals, social and cultural backgrounds, or experiences to come together for professional and personal development, discussion, activities, and peer support. Our diverse workforce and culture encourage opportunity, equity, and inclusion for all, which is a tremendous asset that sets us apart.
At Fresenius Medical Care, you will truly make a difference in the lives of people living with kidney disease. If this sounds like the career and company you have been looking for, and you want to be a vital part of the future of healthcare, apply today.
PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Maintains, troubleshoots, and repairs dialysis equipment, ancillary equipment, and water treatment systems.
- Maintains the physical plant, as directed.
- Ensures outside vendor services are completed per contract.
- Purchases and retain an inventory of service parts.
- Performs, evaluates, and reports water/dialysate sample collection and any actions required.
- Conducts daily, weekly, and monthly trend analysis on the water system to assure system functions as designed.
- Documents all repairs and maintenance activity.
- Assists in planning and installing biomedical equipment to assure safe and effective operation of facility.
- Transports equipment as needed with supervisor consent.
- Participates in monthly technical and regulatory meetings.
- Collaborates with facility staff to ensure all regulatory and OSHA requirements are met.
- Manages inventory, including receiving and putting up deliveries, inventory counts, transporting goods between clinics as needed and assist clinical management with inventory costs.
- Performs initial and annual verification and ongoing monitoring of patient care staff’s technique for testing water system, assuring tests and documentation comply with manufacturer’s specifications for the devices and test equipment used.
- Completes all technical training programs required by state/federal regulations and company policy.
- Provides scheduled after hour technical on-call coverage for your clinics as needed.
EDUCATION AND CREDENTIALS:
- High school diploma or G.E.D. required.
- Associate Degree in electronics / biomedical technology, or equivalent (preferred but not required)
- Valid Driver's License issued in the employee’s state of residence required.
- Continued employment is dependent on successful completion of Fresenius Biomedical Technician training within the first 24 months of service from date of hire.
EXPERIENCE AND REQUIRED SKILLS:
- Qualities and traits: collaborative, independent, analytical, mechanical, self-motivated, self-starter, continuously strives for staying up to date and increasing their knowledge/skills
- Less than 1-year related experience.
- Prior experience working in a mechanical, automotive, or construction industry, dialysis, or medical technical setting (preferred but not required).
- Manual dexterity required - ability to use common hand tools and small power equipment.
- Good verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. and safely move large/bulky equipment.
Ability to create a safe and efficient work environment, OSHA – 6S – Infection Control.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS:
The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Employees are required to take the Ishihara's Color Blindness test as a condition of employment. Note that, failing the Ishihara Test for Color Blindness does not preclude employment. The Company will consider whether reasonable accommodations can be made.
- Position involves active work including lifting, bending, walking, and standing for considerable lengths of time.
- The use of dollies or other equipment is mandatory when moving heavy weight items. May be required to frequently lift items weighing up to 50 lbs. as high as 5 feet.
- There is potential exposure to chemicals and infectious materials. Scope of work includes high voltage equipment. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is provided by the company.
- Work environment is typically air temperature controlled with moderate noise levels. May be required to work in various outdoor elements.
- Evening, weekend, and holiday availability, as well as ability to take on-call shifts as needed.
The rate of pay for this position will depend on the successful candidate’s work location and qualifications, including relevant education, work experience, skills, and competencies.
Rate: $22 - $36
Benefit Overview: This position offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) with company match, paid time off, parental leave.
Fresenius Medical Care maintains a drug-free workplace in accordance with applicable federal and state laws.
EOE, disability/veterans
About this role:
As a Biomedical Technician with Fresenius Medical Care, you will maintain and repair medical and water treatment equipment within our kidney care clinics. You will also train and educate colleagues on operational maintenance of our dialysis machines to ensure the safety of our dialysis patients, as well as manage the medical supplies required.
How you grow or advance in your career: We believe in encouraging our employees to achieve their full potential by offering opportunities for advancement. We have a Biomedical Technician specific career ladder with three potential levels of Biomedical Technician role as well as a leadership path from Area Technical Operations Manager, Regional Technical Operations Manager, and Senior Director Technical Services, overseen by a Vice President of Technical Services and supported by Corporate Biomedical Support Managers.
Our culture: We believe our employees are our most important asset — we value, care about, and support our people. We are there when you may need us most, from tuition reimbursement to support your education goals, granting scholarships to family members, delivering relief when natural disasters strike, or providing financial support when personal hardship hits; we take care of our people.
Our focus on diversity: We have built a nurturing environment that welcomes every age, race, gender, sexual orientation, background, and cultural tradition. We have a diverse range of employee resource groups (ERGs) to encourage employees with similar interests, goals, social and cultural backgrounds, or experiences to come together for professional and personal development, discussion, activities, and peer support. Our diverse workforce and culture encourage opportunity, equity, and inclusion for all, which is a tremendous asset that sets us apart.
At Fresenius Medical Care, you will truly make a difference in the lives of people living with kidney disease. If this sounds like the career and company you have been looking for, and you want to be a vital part of the future of healthcare, apply today.
PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Maintains, troubleshoots, and repairs dialysis equipment, ancillary equipment, and water treatment systems.
- Maintains the physical plant, as directed.
- Ensures outside vendor services are completed per contract.
- Purchases and retain an inventory of service parts.
- Performs, evaluates, and reports water/dialysate sample collection and any actions required.
- Conducts daily, weekly, and monthly trend analysis on the water system to assure system functions as designed.
- Documents all repairs and maintenance activity.
- Assists in planning and installing biomedical equipment to assure safe and effective operation of facility.
- Transports equipment as needed with supervisor consent.
- Participates in monthly technical and regulatory meetings.
- Collaborates with facility staff to ensure all regulatory and OSHA requirements are met.
- Manages inventory, including receiving and putting up deliveries, inventory counts, transporting goods between clinics as needed and assist clinical management with inventory costs.
- Performs initial and annual verification and ongoing monitoring of patient care staff’s technique for testing water system, assuring tests and documentation comply with manufacturer’s specifications for the devices and test equipment used.
- Completes all technical training programs required by state/federal regulations and company policy.
- Provides scheduled after hour technical on-call coverage for your clinics as needed.
EDUCATION AND CREDENTIALS:
- High school diploma or G.E.D. required.
- Associate Degree in electronics / biomedical technology, or equivalent (preferred but not required)
- Valid Driver's License issued in the employee’s state of residence required.
- Continued employment is dependent on successful completion of Fresenius Biomedical Technician training within the first 24 months of service from date of hire.
EXPERIENCE AND REQUIRED SKILLS:
- Qualities and traits: collaborative, independent, analytical, mechanical, self-motivated, self-starter, continuously strives for staying up to date and increasing their knowledge/skills
- Less than 1-year related experience.
- Prior experience working in a mechanical, automotive, or construction industry, dialysis, or medical technical setting (preferred but not required).
- Manual dexterity required - ability to use common hand tools and small power equipment.
- Good verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. and safely move large/bulky equipment.
Ability to create a safe and efficient work environment, OSHA – 6S – Infection Control.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS:
The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Employees are required to take the Ishihara's Color Blindness test as a condition of employment. Note that, failing the Ishihara Test for Color Blindness does not preclude employment. The Company will consider whether reasonable accommodations can be made.
- Position involves active work including lifting, bending, walking, and standing for considerable lengths of time.
- The use of dollies or other equipment is mandatory when moving heavy weight items. May be required to frequently lift items weighing up to 50 lbs. as high as 5 feet.
- There is potential exposure to chemicals and infectious materials. Scope of work includes high voltage equipment. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is provided by the company.
- Work environment is typically air temperature controlled with moderate noise levels. May be required to work in various outdoor elements.
- Evening, weekend, and holiday availability, as well as ability to take on-call shifts as needed.
The rate of pay for this position will depend on the successful candidate’s work location and qualifications, including relevant education, work experience, skills, and competencies.
Rate: $22 - $36
Benefit Overview: This position offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) with company match, paid time off, parental leave.
Fresenius Medical Care maintains a drug-free workplace in accordance with applicable federal and state laws.
EOE, disability/veterans
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as a Biomedical Engineer
Align your degree to the role
USCIS scrutinizes whether your degree field directly relates to biomedical engineering. A degree in mechanical or electrical engineering with coursework in biomechanics or medical devices strengthens your petition. Document the connection explicitly in your supporting materials before applying.
Search LCA filings by occupation code
Biomedical Engineers are classified under SOC code 17-2031. Use Migrate Mate to filter employers who have filed Labor Condition Applications under that code, so you're targeting companies with a documented H-1B sponsorship track record for this exact role.
Target device manufacturers and hospital networks
Medical device manufacturers and large hospital systems file H-1B petitions for Biomedical Engineers at higher rates than general engineering firms. Focus your outreach on employers operating regulated device production or clinical engineering departments, where your credentials match a clear business need.
Verify prevailing wage before negotiating your offer
Your employer must certify a wage meeting the DOL prevailing wage level for your role and location on the LCA. Run your job title and metro area through the OFLC Wage Search before entering salary discussions so you understand the floor USCIS will expect your offer to clear.
Confirm FDA-regulated work triggers specific job duties
Roles involving FDA-regulated device development or quality systems carry detailed job duty requirements in H-1B petitions. Make sure your offer letter and job description reference the specific engineering functions you'll perform, not just a generic title, to reduce the risk of a Request for Evidence from USCIS.
Time your petition filing around the April lottery window
Cap-subject H-1B petitions open for filing on April 1 each year for an October 1 start date. Your employer must complete the USCIS online registration in March before filing the full I-129 petition. Missing the registration window means waiting another full year.
H-1B Visa Biomedical Engineer: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Biomedical Engineer role qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
Yes. USCIS classifies Biomedical Engineer as a specialty occupation because the position normally requires at least a bachelor's degree in biomedical, mechanical, electrical, or a closely related engineering field. Your employer must document that the specific role at their organization requires that degree, not just that the field generally does.
Which employers sponsor H-1B visas for Biomedical Engineers?
Medical device manufacturers, hospital health systems, pharmaceutical companies, and university research centers are the most consistent H-1B sponsors for Biomedical Engineers. You can identify employers with an active filing history for this occupation code on Migrate Mate, which surfaces DOL Labor Condition Application data filtered by role.
Can I switch Biomedical Engineer employers while on H-1B?
Yes, through H-1B portability under AC21. Once your petition has been pending or approved for at least 180 days, you can start working for a new employer as soon as they file a new H-1B petition on your behalf, without waiting for USCIS to approve it. The new role must be in the same or a similar occupational classification.
Does my degree field matter if it's not called biomedical engineering?
It does matter. USCIS reviews the nexus between your degree field and the job duties. Degrees in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, materials science, or chemical engineering can support a Biomedical Engineer petition if your coursework or experience bridges to the role. Your employer's attorney will typically include a detailed explanation in the I-129 filing to establish that connection.
What happens if my Biomedical Engineer H-1B is selected in the lottery but my employer withdraws before October 1?
If your employer withdraws the approved petition before your start date, your H-1B approval becomes void. You have a 60-day grace period after your employment ends to find a new sponsoring employer. Another employer can file a new cap-exempt H-1B petition on your behalf if your original petition was approved within the past six years.