Biomedical Engineers

Announcement

Details

Open Date
09/03/2026

Requisition Number
PRN46123B

Job Title
Biomedical Engineers

Working Title
Biomedical Engineer I

Career Progression Track
P00

Track Level
P1 - Entry Level Pro

FLSA Code
Professional

Patient Sensitive Job Code?
No

Standard Hours per Week
40

Full Time or Part Time?
Full Time

Shift
Day

Work Schedule Summary

VP Area
President

Department
01274 - HCI Biorepository

Location
Campus

City
Salt Lake City, UT

Type of Recruitment
External Posting

Pay Rate Range
58000 - 65000

Close Date
10/30/2026

Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time)

Job Summary

Biomedical Engineers
Develop and optimize biomedical devices, systems, or processes to enhance patient care, and medical outcomes. Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to innovate and refine medical technologies while ensuring adherence to regulatory and safety standards. Conduct risk analyses and implement measures to address potential hazards, prioritizing the well-being of patients and end-users. Uphold ethical practices and promote the advancement of reliable, safe biomedical technologies. May perform clinical and preclinical assessments. Typically requires a bachelor's degree in engineering, mathematics, or related scientific field.

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The department may choose to hire at any of the below job levels and associated pay rates based on their business need and budget.

Responsibilities

Biomedical Engineer, I

Assist in designing and evaluating biomedical devices and systems, supporting innovation and quality in healthcare technologies. Contribute to project development with an emphasis on reliability, safety and compliance. Learn and apply foundational engineering principles to deliver effective solutions for the biomedical field. May perform clinical and preclinical assessments. Typically requires a bachelor's degree in engineering, mathematics, or related scientific field. Requires basic skill set and proficiency. Conducts work assignments as directed. Closely supervised with little latitude for independent judgment.

This is an Entry-Level position in the General Professional track.

Minimum Qualifications

EQUIVALENCY STATEMENT: 1 year of higher education can be substituted for 1 year of directly related work experience (Example: bachelor's degree = 4 years of directly related work experience).

Department may hire employee at one of the following job levels:

Biomedical Engineer, I: Requires a bachelor's (or equivalency) + 2 years of directly related work experience or a master's (or equivalency) degree.

Preferences

Type
Benefited Staff

Special Instructions Summary

Additional Information

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