Biomedical Engineer

Job Description

Purpose :

Biomedical engineers apply engineering principles and materials technology to healthcare.

Main Job Tasks and Responsibilities :

• using computer software and mathematical models to design, develop and test new materials, devices and equipment. This can involve programming electronics, building and evaluating prototypes, troubleshooting problems, and rethinking the design until it works correctly.
• liaising with technicians and manufacturers to ensure the feasibility of a product in terms of design and economic viability.
• conducting research to solve clinical problems using a variety of means to collate the necessary information, including questionnaires, interviews and group conferences.
• working closely with other medical professionals, such as doctors and therapists as well as with end-users (patients and their careers)
• discussing and solving problems with manufacturing, quality, purchasing and marketing departments
• assessing the potential wider market for products or modifications suggested by health professionals or others
• arranging clinical trials of medical products
• approaching marketing and other industry companies to sell theproduct
• writing reports and attending conferences and exhibitions to present your work and latest designs to a range of technical and non-technical audiences
• meeting with senior health service staff or other managers to exchange findings
• dealing with technical queries from hospitals and GPs and giving advice on new equipment
• testing and maintaining clinical equipment
• training technical or clinical staff
• investigating safety-related incidents
• keeping up to date with new developments in the field, nationally and internationally.

Education and Experience :

You need a degree to become a biomedical engineer and relevant subjects include:

• biomedical science or engineering
• electrical or electronic engineering
• Prior practical experience is not essential but relevant work experience in the form of vacation work or a placement year is very helpful in getting a first job and making contacts.
• Previous experience in project management, quality or design would also be useful.

Key Competencies for Biomedical Engineer :

• The workplace may be an office, laboratory, workshop, clinic or a combination of all these settings.
• Local travel within the working day may be required, for example where the job involves the regional management and maintenance of medical equipment in hospitals, GP surgeries and patients' homes.
• Travel to meetings, conferences or training both in the country and abroad is possible.
• a strong interest in the integration of engineering and medicine
• excellent communication skills in order to liaise with a variety of people.
• good attention to detail.
• spatial awareness, three-dimensional conceptual ability and computer literacy (particularly for design engineers).
• the capacity to combine a high degree of technical knowledge with creativity.
• the ability to design products that are effective and practical as well as cost effective and aesthetic.
• commercial awareness, in order to appreciate a product's marketability.
• excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work under pressure.

Salary & Benefit :

As per the negotiation and based on the qualification

Working hours :

Working hours are generally 9.30 am to 6.00 pm, Six days a week, with some flexibility possible. However, longer hours may be required depending on current deadlines and workload.

Apply Instructions

The interested and eligible candidates are hereby requested to apply through mail by sending their latest CV, work experience with passport size photograph within 10 days in the following address:

           P.O. Box : 8208, Kathmandu, Nepal
           Email : info@sudeepintl.com, sudipint@wlink.com.np

After evaluation documents, short listed candidate will be called for an interview.

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