Senior Bioengineering Analyst

Senior Bioengineering Analyst

This position supports the clinical engineering program through advanced technical support, system optimization, lifecycle management, and strategic planning activities. The role serves as a subject matter expert for complex medical device technologies and partners closely with clinical, operational, and technical stakeholders to ensure safe, compliant, and reliable medical device ecosystems.

• Lead troubleshooting and resolution of highly complex device failures and serve as an escalation point for critical technical issues.
• Develop technical standards and best practices for device support and maintenance.
• Oversee preventive maintenance, electrical safety testing, and compliance with regulatory, accreditation, and organizational standards.
• Lead audit preparation activities and support regulatory inspections.
• Lead lifecycle planning, capital replacement strategies, and analyze failure trends and total cost of ownership.
• Partner with leadership on capital budgeting decisions and drive standardization initiatives across the healthcare system.
• Lead device integration, interoperability, and connectivity efforts and guide patching strategies and vulnerability remediation.
• Evaluate and recommend service models, perform vendor performance reviews, and lead contract negotiations.
• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance equipment uptime, reduce costs, and improve patient safety.
• Mentor and train Bioengineering Analyst I and II team members and support onboarding and professional development.

• Recognized subject matter expert in biomedical systems and complex device ecosystems.
• Advanced analytical thinking to diagnose systemic issues and develop innovative solutions.
• High‑impact decision‑making on capital planning, risk mitigation, and service strategies.
• Manage complexity across multiple systems, vendors, and regulatory requirements.
• Build partnerships with clinical leadership, IT, cybersecurity, and executive stakeholders.
• Drive initiatives that improve uptime, compliance, and operational performance.
• Mentor staff through coaching and technical development.

• Bachelor’s degree in Biomedical Engineering, Bioengineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical discipline; or Associate’s degree in Biomedical Equipment Technology.
• Six years of progressive biomedical or clinical engineering experience.
• Advanced troubleshooting and diagnostic experience supporting medical equipment and systems.
• Experience in large, complex healthcare environments.
• Knowledge of medical device maintenance, compliance requirements, and operational best practices.
• Ability to support complex clinical technologies and medical device ecosystems.

• Eight years of experience supporting biomedical or clinical engineering operations.
• Experience with device integration, interoperability, and cybersecurity initiatives.
• Demonstrated experience leading projects or strategic initiatives.
• Experience supporting enterprise‑scale healthcare systems.

• Preferred:
  Certified Biomedical Equipment Technician (CBET) – AAMI, Certified Clinical Engineer (CCE) – ACCE, OEM‑specific device certifications.
• Required:
  
  None.

$77,000+ depending on qualifications.

• Standard office environment and equipment, with primary onsite work in clinical environments, patient care units, and equipment rooms.
• Repetitive use of a keyboard and computer; frequent walking throughout healthcare facilities.
• May require lifting equipment up to 40 pounds, working in confined spaces, evenings, weekends, or on‑call shifts.
• May be exposed to communicable diseases, blood borne pathogens, radiation, hazardous medications, and combative patients.

The University of Texas at Austin is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. We comply with applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.