Maintenance Engineer Biomedical

Job description / Role

Description

The Maintenance Engineer – Biomedical is responsible for ensuring the safe, effective, and reliable maintenance of biomedical and clinical equipment, as well as supporting broader facilities maintenance operations across KAUST’s community infrastructure. This role focuses on auditing, monitoring, and verifying the work of service providers, ensuring full compliance with technical, contractual, and safety standards.

The engineer will manage both preventive and corrective maintenance activities and contribute to long-term asset lifecycle management. The position requires technical expertise in biomedical systems, asset performance evaluation, compliance with international and local standards, and effective use of CMMS tools (SAP/Maximo).

Key responsibilities include:
• Ensure effective and safe execution of preventive, corrective, and predictive maintenance for biomedical and facility assets.
• Monitor maintenance activities to ensure alignment with KAUST standards, safety protocols, SOPs, and KPIs.
• Conduct audits, inspections, and technical reviews to verify service quality and compliance with regulatory standards (JCI, SFDA, CBAHI/SBAHI, IEC, HTM).
• Support troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and the implementation of corrective and preventive actions.
• Oversee calibration, maintenance, and performance verification of biomedical equipment in the community medical facility.
• Maintain accurate asset data in the CMMS (SAP/Maximo) and support lifecycle planning and preventive maintenance strategies.
• Coordinate with stakeholders and provide regular reports and recommendations to improve service quality and asset reliability.
• Demonstrate expertise in biomedical equipment calibration, testing, performance verification, and lifecycle management.

Requirements

Education and experience:
• Bachelor’s degree in Biomedical Engineering or related engineering discipline.
• Minimum 4–6 years of experience in the maintenance and operation of biomedical systems and general facilities equipment.

Technical skills and knowledge:
• Advanced knowledge of preventive, corrective, and predictive maintenance methodologies.
• Strong understanding of biomedical equipment standards, device safety, and infection control protocols.
• Proficiency in Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS), preferably SAP or Maximo.
• Strong technical expertise in biomedical equipment calibration, testing, and lifecycle management.
• In-depth understanding of international codes and standards related to facilities and medical equipment.
• Proven track record in contractor management, inspections, audits, and performance monitoring.
• Hands-on experience in complying with international and local regulations and standards, including JCI, CBAHI/SBAHI, SFDA, IEC 60601, HTM.

Certifications (preferred):
• Certified Maintenance & Reliability Professional (CMRP)
• Biomedical Equipment Technician (BMET) certification