Engineering

Biomedical Engineer NZ

KARL STORZ

Auckland10 days ago
Full time

What the role involves

  • Overseeing workshop operations
  • Maintaining service records
  • Repairing medical equipment

What they ask for

5–10 years in field biomedical engineering or medical device service; EWRB registration (EST/Electrician) with MCPA endorsement or willingness to obtain; degree or diploma in a related technical discipline; experience servicing capital medical equipment; full, current New Zealand driver’s licence; legal eligibility to work in New Zealand

  • 5+ yrs experience
  • Associate degree
  • Professional licence or registration
  • Driver licence

About the job

Your Mission

  • Oversee the day-to-day operations of the New Zealand workshop, including equipment intake, job prioritisation, and maintaining an organised and efficient workspace.
  • Maintain accurate and up-to-date service records, job tracking, and work orders within SAP and the KARL STORZ Quality Management System (QMS), ensuring all documentation is audit-ready at all times.
  • Inspect, test, and repair loan and demonstration equipment to ensure availability meets the needs of the sales and customer teams.
  • Drive a proactive and strategic approach to asset lifecycle management by identifying aging equipment, prioritising service or replacement needs, and aligning actions with customer requirements and service contract commitments.
  • Conduct safety and performance testing of KARL STORZ equipment in compliance with applicable regulatory standards, including ANZ 3551, and internal company requirements.
  • Deliver both preventative maintenance and responsive repair services across the New Zealand customer base to ensure optimal equipment performance and reliability.
  • Diagnose and resolve complex technical issues independently, escalating where necessary to ensure timely and effective resolution.
  • Install and validate software updates, manage system integrations, and troubleshoot related issues to maintain and enhance overall equipment functionality and performance.
  • Ensure all work is carried out in full compliance with Medsafe and TGA regulatory requirements, as well as applicable New Zealand health and safety legislation.
  • Adhere to KARL STORZ quality standards and internal Quality Management System (QMS) requirements at all times.
  • Apply sound knowledge of hospital and surgical environments, including relevant standards such as AS/NZS 3551 and AS/NZS 3200.
  • Demonstrate working knowledge of ISO 13485 and its application within medical device servicing and quality processes.
  • Support the continuous improvement of customer excellence processes, documentation, and quality standards in line with direction from the Biomedical Technology Manager.

Your Talents

  • 5–10 years’ experience in field biomedical engineering or a medical device service role.
  • EWRB registration (EST/Electrician) with MCPA endorsement, or willingness to obtain.
  • A degree or diploma in Biomedical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
  • Experience in the installation, maintenance, and servicing of capital medical equipment.
  • A full, current New Zealand driver’s licence.
  • Legal eligibility to work in New Zealand.

Your Benefits

  • High chances of being offered a permanent position
  • Special payments such as certificate bonuses, vacation pay and much more
  • Subsidy for bus and train tickets
  • Trainee excursions and team events
  • Modern training workplace
  • Optional stay/exchange abroad – depending on the study program

Applying for this job

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  • The ad asks for 5 years of experience or more. Make your dates and job titles easy to check, most recent first.
  • It asks for this qualification: Associate degree. Name yours exactly as it's awarded, with the year you finished.
  • It needs a professional licence or registration. Put yours near the top, with its number if the profession uses one.
  • It asks for a driver licence. Say which class you hold, and whether it's full.
  • It names SAP and KARL STORZ Quality Management System (QMS). Use the same words on your CV for the ones you've used, so a search finds them.

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