The Medical Equipment Engineering Manager provides technical direction to team members in designing, developing, and testing medical devices or components. Manages the analysis and development of medical devices, equipment, or components to meet technical and functional specifications and standards. Being a Medical Equipment Engineering Manager oversees prototype testing to evaluate medical device performance, reliability, and safety and reviews data and analysis to develop improvements. Utilizes CAD software and other design and modeling tools to plan, develop, and improve medical devices or components. In addition, Medical Equipment Engineering Manager manages engineering projects through their entire lifecycle, including cost and requirement analysis, scheduling, and production. Establishes operational policies and guidelines to ensure products meet regulatory, safety, and quality requirements and standards. Stays abreast of new technologies and processes and implements changes to improve the organization's engineering capabilities. May require a master's degree. Typically reports to a director. The Medical Equipment Engineering Manager manages subordinate staff in the day-to-day performance of their jobs. True first level manager. Ensures that project/department milestones/goals are met and adhering to approved budgets. Has full authority for personnel actions. Working as a Medical Equipment Engineering Manager typically requires 5 years experience in the related area as an individual contributor. 1-3 years supervisory experience may be required. Extensive knowledge of the function and department processes.
The Durable Medical Equipment Technician duties include selecting and ordering equipment and ensuring equipment delivery to facility and appropriate users. Responsible for a facility's durable medical equipment. Being a Durable Medical Equipment Technician provides training on use of equipment. Tests and maintains equipment to ensure proper functionality. In addition, Durable Medical Equipment Technician requires a high school diploma or its equivalent. Typically reports to a supervisor or manager. Being a Durable Medical Equipment Technician may require 0-1 year of general work experience. Possesses a moderate understanding of general aspects of the job. Works under the close direction of senior personnel in the functional area.
The Medical Equipment Engineer I utilizes CAD software and other design and modeling tools to evaluate design feasibility and communicate conceptual designs and specifications to stakeholders. Designs, develops, and enhances medical devices, equipment, or components to meet technical and functional specifications and standards. Being a Medical Equipment Engineer I utilizes mechanical and electrical engineering principles to analyze and troubleshoot malfunctions, identify root causes, and develop solutions. Conducts prototype testing to evaluate medical device performance, reliability, and safety and collects and analyzes data for improvements. In addition, Medical Equipment Engineer I identifies appropriate materials and processes to ensure product quality, performance, and manufacturability. Follows operational policies and guidelines to ensure products meet regulatory, safety, and quality requirements and standards. Develops modifications or fabrications to resolve production or assembly issues. Requires a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to a manager. Being a Medical Equipment Engineer I work is closely managed. Works on projects/matters of limited complexity in a support role. Working as a Medical Equipment Engineer I typically requires 0-2 years of related experience.
The Medical Equipment Engineer IV utilizes CAD software and other design and modeling tools to evaluate design feasibility and communicate conceptual designs and specifications to stakeholders. Designs, develops, and enhances medical devices, equipment, or components to meet technical and functional specifications and standards. Being a Medical Equipment Engineer IV utilizes mechanical and electrical engineering principles to analyze and troubleshoot malfunctions, identify root causes, and develop solutions. Conducts prototype testing to evaluate medical device performance, reliability, and safety and collects and analyzes data for improvements. In addition, Medical Equipment Engineer IV identifies appropriate materials and processes to ensure product quality, performance, and manufacturability. Follows operational policies and guidelines to ensure products meet regulatory, safety, and quality requirements and standards. Develops modifications or fabrications to resolve production or assembly issues. Requires a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to a manager. Being a Medical Equipment Engineer IV work is highly independent. May assume a team lead role for the work group. A specialist on complex technical and business matters. Working as a Medical Equipment Engineer IV typically requires 7+ years of related experience.
The Medical Equipment Engineering Supervisor utilizes CAD software and other design and modeling tools to evaluate design feasibility and communicate conceptual designs and specifications to stakeholders. Designs, develops, and enhances medical devices, equipment, or components to meet technical and functional specifications and standards. Being a Medical Equipment Engineering Supervisor implements mechanical and electrical engineering principles to analyze and troubleshoot malfunctions, identify root causes, and develop solutions. Oversees prototype testing to evaluate medical device performance, reliability, and safety and collects and analyzes data for improvements. In addition, Medical Equipment Engineering Supervisor researches and selects appropriate materials and processes to ensure product quality, performance, and manufacturability. Implements operational policies and guidelines to ensure products meet regulatory, safety, and quality requirements and standards. Develops modifications or fabrications to resolve production or assembly issues. Requires a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to a manager. The Medical Equipment Engineering Supervisor supervises a group of primarily para-professional level staffs. May also be a level above a supervisor within high volume administrative/production environments. Makes day-to-day decisions within or for a group/small department. Has some authority for personnel actions. Working as a Medical Equipment Engineering Supervisor typically requires 3-5 years experience in the related area as an individual contributor. Thorough knowledge of functional area and department processes.