The Department of Bioengineering intends to hire for one position at either the Engineering Associate classification, requisition #26003940, or Engineering Coordinator requisition #26003805, based on the qualifications of the successful candidate.
University of Iowa Health Care Bioengineering department is seeking a skilled Engineering Coordinator or Engineering Associate to manage equipment maintenance responsibilities for standard patient care or other departments and serves as the primary contact for those areas. Responds to equipment repair and preventive maintenance inside patient rooms, care areas and at the patient's bedside when needed. Manages equipment maintenance due lists and worked with patient care staff to coordinate repair services or planned maintenance. Assists with installation, upgrade and repair projects for equipment related to their assigned areas. May respond to after-hours troubleshooting and repair calls.
This position can be filled as either an Engineering Associate or an Engineering Coordinator.
Position Responsibilities:
Analysis
Plan and coordinate new equipment check-in for Capital Management or departmental projects
Determine the priority of equipment installation and direct resources to achieve project goals
Complete the assembly, installation and testing of new equipment for the project, utilizing additional resources when the scope or timing of the project dictates
Prepare old equipment for surplus or trade-in by recording equipment characteristics such as Manufacturer, Model, serial number and any existing University of Iowa identification numbers
Read PM procedures, gather equipment and tools to complete the work. Document maintenance performed, and parts used in the maintenance management system
Engineering Project Management
Compliance
Planning
Application of Technical Knowledge
Apply engineering principles such as measuring voltage, wattage, and current measurement to troubleshoot/repair medical equipment
Evaluate electrical or mechanical specifications of replacement parts to determine if the parts will fit the application
Swap and exchange system assemblies or components to identify equipment failures
Troubleshoot equipment problems through an understanding of equipment function and use
Proficient using and understanding service manuals/schematics to solve complex electronic problems with limited oversight
May respond to after-hours on-call support of medical equipment, escalating to supervisory personnel when additional support is needed.
Communication
Communicate with faculty, staff, and students to help figure out exactly what the equipment malfunction is and the best way to rectify it
Ability to decern if an issue is an equipment failure or user related and be able to communicate this to staff in a tactful and helpful manner
Leadership
Provides feedback, coaching and counseling to new Bio employees or students regarding repairs, maintenance procedures and Bioengineering shop policy/procedures
May have functional supervision of Engineering Associates or other personnel
Financial Responsibility
Travel
This position involves limited travel, primarily local. At times, longer-distance travel may be required, including approximately one overnight trip per year.
Pay Grade: https://hr.uiowa.edu/pay/pay-plans/professional-and-scientific-pay-structure
Engineering Associate: $55,000 to commensurate - 3B
Engineering Coordinator: $64,000 to commensurate - 4B
Percent of Time: 100%
Schedule: 40hours per week, Monday through Friday, 8am-5pm.
Benefits Highlights: Fringe benefit package including paid vacation; sick leave; health, dental, life and disability insurance options; and generous employer contributions into retirement plans. Relocation Assistant available to qualified applicants. https://hr.uiowa.edu/benefits
Fringe benefit package including paid vacation; sick leave; health, dental, life and disability insurance options; and generous employer contributions into retirement plans
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Education Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree within biomedical engineering or related technical discipline or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Experience Requirements:
- Typically, 1-3 years of experience troubleshooting, repairing, and testing electro-mechanical equipment.
- Experience communicating technical information effectively to technical and non-technical staff verbally and in writing.
- Must meet the University of Iowa Fleet Services program rules and regulations, due to the ability to drive University vehicles.
Desired Qualifications:
- Experience working as Biomedical Equipment Technician or medical equipment field service technician.
- Experience maintaining medical devices.
- Experience maintaining Philips PIICiX central monitoring systems and MX series patient monitors.
- Experience collaborating with technical and non-technical staff on system and equipment implementation projects.
To be considered, applicants must upload a resume (under submission relevant materials) that clearly addresses how they meet the listed required and desired qualifications of this position. A cover letter is desired as part of the application process. Job openings are posted for a minimum of 7 calendar days. This job may be removed from posting and filled any time after the minimum posting period has ended.
Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background check and credential/education verification.
This position is not eligible for university sponsorship for employment authorization.
For additional questions contact Austin Lietz at [email protected].
Additional Information
- Classification Title: Engineering Coordinator
- Appointment Type: Professional and Scientific
- Schedule: Full-time
- Work Modality Options: On Campus
Compensation
- Pay Level: 4B
- Starting Salary Minimum: 64000
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