Biomedical Engineer (Calibration)

Purpose of the Role

The Biomedical Engineer performs on-site calibration, testing and preventive maintenance of medical equipment at hospitals, clinics, laboratories and other healthcare facilities. The role makes sure that equipment used on patients is accurate, safe and compliant with manufacturer specifications and regulatory requirements.

This is a field-based role. The engineer travels daily between client sites, carrying calibration tools and reference instruments, and works independently while representing the company professionally to healthcare clients.

Key Responsibilities

Calibration and performance testing

• Calibrate, verify and test medical equipment on site according to manufacturer specifications, approved procedures and applicable standards.

• Cover a wide range of equipment, such as patient monitors, defibrillators, infusion and syringe pumps, ventilators, anaesthesia machines, electrocardiograph machines, electrosurgical units, incubators, blood pressure devices, centrifuges, autoclaves, scales, thermometers, pipettes and laboratory analysers.

• Use calibrated reference instruments and simulators, such as electrical safety analysers, patient simulators, defibrillator analysers, infusion device analysers and gas flow analysers.

• Perform electrical safety testing to confirm equipment is safe for patients and staff.

• Identify equipment that fails calibration or safety tests, label it clearly as out of service, and inform the facility immediately.

Preventive and corrective maintenance

• Carry out scheduled preventive maintenance during site visits.

• Diagnose faults and perform minor repairs and adjustments on site where possible.

• Recommend repair, spare parts or replacement when equipment cannot be restored on site.

Documentation and certification

• Record all measurements, results and adjustments accurately during each visit.

• Prepare and issue calibration certificates, test reports and service reports for every device.

• Attach calibration labels showing the date of service and next due date.

• Keep equipment records and calibration history up to date in the company system.

• Make sure all work is traceable to recognised reference standards.

Field operations and scheduling

• Plan and complete daily and weekly site visits according to the service schedule.

• Coordinate visit times with facility contacts to minimise disruption to patient care.

• Travel between client sites daily, often to several facilities in one day.

• Look after company tools, reference instruments and vehicle, and report any damage or need for recalibration of reference equipment.

Client relations

• Act as the company's technical representative on site, communicating clearly and professionally with doctors, nurses, laboratory staff and facility managers.

• Explain test results and equipment status to client staff in simple terms.

• Provide basic user guidance on correct equipment handling and care.

• Report client feedback, complaints and new service opportunities to the line manager.

Quality, health and safety

• Follow infection-control and hygiene rules at all healthcare sites, including use of personal protective equipment.

• Follow electrical, mechanical and workplace safety procedures at all times.

• Support the company's quality management system and take part in internal and external audits.

• Keep technical knowledge up to date through training on new equipment, standards and calibration methods.

Qualifications and Requirements

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Biomedical Engineering, Medical Instrumentation Engineering or Electronic Engineering with a medical equipment focus.

• Training or certification in medical equipment calibration, metrology or the international standard for calibration laboratories (ISO/IEC 17025) is an advantage.

Experience

• At least 2 years of hands-on experience in calibration, testing or maintenance of medical equipment.

• Experience working directly in hospitals, clinics or for a medical equipment service company is preferred.

• Experience using biomedical test and calibration equipment, such as electrical safety analysers and patient simulators.

Skills and competencies

• Strong technical knowledge of medical equipment, electronics and measurement principles.

• Accuracy and attention to detail in measurement and record keeping.

• Ability to work independently, plan own schedule and manage time across several sites.

• Good problem-solving and fault-finding skills.

• Professional manner and clear communication with medical and non-medical staff.

• Physically fit and able to carry tools and equipment, and to work in different clinical environments.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Word and Excel, for reports and certificates.

Other requirements

• Valid driving licence, with willingness to drive daily between sites.

• Willingness to travel continuously and to stay overnight outside Erbil when required.

Languages

• Kurdish: required, fluent in reading, writing and speaking.

• English: required, good reading, writing and speaking, including technical documentation.

• Turkish: an advantage.

Working Conditions

• Field-based role, on the move most of the working week between client healthcare facilities.

• Work takes place in clinical areas such as operating theatres, intensive care units, wards and laboratories, following each site's hygiene and safety rules.

• Occasional overnight stays outside Erbil and extended hours to complete scheduled visits or urgent requests.