Validation Engineer Biomedical Jobs in Miami, FL

The Supervisor, Biomedical Maintenance & Medical Asset Management is responsible for leading and executing the end-to-end biomedical maintenance program and lifecycle management of medical equipment supporting Carnival Corporation's global Health Services operations.

This is a hands-on supervisory role that includes performing and overseeing preventive maintenance, calibration, troubleshooting, and annual servicing of shipboard medical equipment, while also managing the Miami-based biomedical depot and asset inventory operations. The role ensures all medical assets are safe, compliant, operationally ready, and accurately tracked.

The Supervisor works closely with shipboard medical teams, logistics, supply chain, and external service vendors to ensure equipment reliability, minimize downtime, and standardize biomedical engineering practices across the fleet. 

Essential Functions:

Lead Biomedical Maintenance Operations 

• Perform hands-on preventive maintenance, calibration, diagnostics, and repair of medical equipment across depot and shipboard environments.

• Lead annual shipboard biomedical servicing visits, ensuring all equipment meets operational readiness, safety, and performance standards.

• Troubleshoot complex equipment issues and support corrective maintenance both onsite and remotely.

• Ensure all servicing aligns with OEM/AEM requirements and safety expectations.

• Provide appropriate on the job training to junior technicians and staff

Manage Shipboard Asset Inspection & Lifecycle Oversight

• Conduct annual end-to-end equipment reviews across the fleet, validating inventory accuracy, functionality, and maintenance status.

• Execute incoming inspection, commissioning, and decommissioning of medical devices.

• Provide repair vs. replace recommendations based on asset condition, lifecycle, and operational risk.

• Drive standardization of equipment types, configurations, and maintenance practices.

Oversee Miami Biomedical Depot & Inventory Operations

• Manage day-to-day operations of the biomedical depot, including staging, storage, repair, and dispatch of equipment.

• Ensure proper handling, tracking, and storage conditions for sensitive medical devices.

• Maintain inventory control for biomedical assets, spare parts, and consumables to support fleet readiness.

• Coordinate with logistics for equipment shipment to/from vessels and global locations.

Compliance, Documentation, Training & Program Tracking

• Ensure accurate and complete documentation of all maintenance, repairs, inspections, and asset records.

• Track key performance indicators such as PM completion, downtime, and repair trends.

• Support audit readiness and ensure adherence to internal quality and documentation standards.

• Provide demonstrations and(or) instructional material to medical staff on the proper, safe use of devices.

Vendor Coordination & Service Partner Management

• Coordinate with OEMs and third-party vendors for advanced repairs, technical support, and parts procurement.

• Monitor vendor performance and escalate issues impacting equipment reliability or turnaround times.

• Support warranty recovery, contract compliance, and service optimization.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Scope: This role has a global operational scope, supporting both shore-based biomedical depot functions in Miami and shipboard medical operations across the fleet. The position plays a critical role in ensuring fleetwide medical equipment readiness, bridging technical execution, asset management, and logistics coordination.

• Problem solving: Requires hands-on technical troubleshooting of biomedical equipment across diverse environments, often with limited resources while onboard vessels. The role must balance planned maintenance schedules with urgent repairs, diagnose repeat equipment failures, and develop practical solutions that minimize operational disruption.

• Impact: Directly impacts crew and guest safety, clinical readiness, and regulatory confidence by ensuring all medical equipment is functional, calibrated, and available when needed. The role also influences cost efficiency and asset longevity through proactive maintenance and lifecycle management.

• Leadership: The role requires manager-level operational leadership within a matrixed shore-ship environment. While the role does not provide day-to-day supervision onboard, it holds functional leadership responsibility for Fleet L&D Managers and for the effectiveness of the shipboard L&D / TES workforce, including how Learning Resource Centers (LRCs) are positioned, supported, and utilized to deliver training.

• Leadership: Acts as a working supervisor leading by example through hands-on technical execution while overseeing a small team. Requires the ability to coordinate cross-functionally across clinical, logistics, and vendor stakeholders, especially during shipboard servicing activities.

For all roles:

• Knowledge: Understanding of workplace policies and procedures / Familiarity with team collaboration tools and techniques.

• Skills: Strong time management and organizational skills

• Abilities: Ability to maintain reliable and consistent attendance / Capacity to be punctual and meet deadlines / Ability to collaborate effectively with colleagues and work as part of a team / Demonstrated professionalism in all interactions and tasks.

Essential/Minimum qualifications:

• Associate degree (or higher) in Biomedical Equipment Technology, Electronics, Electrical Engineering Technology, or related field, OR equivalent military technical training

• Certified Biomedical Equipment Technician (CBET) certificaiton or equivalent preferred

• Valid driver's license and ability to obtain/maintain a passport for international travel.

Essential experience required

• 5+ years of experience performing hands-on biomedical equipment maintenance (preventive maintenance, calibration, troubleshooting, and repair) under minimal supervision. 

• Previous in-hospital experience with wide range of equipment modalities, including X-Ray, strongly preferred 

• Ability to work independently in remote or shipboard environments, including travel-based assignments

• Strong documentation discipline with experience maintaining service records and maintenance logs. 

Travel: More than 50% with shipboard travel likely

Work Conditions: Work beyond normal business hours or on weekends may be required occasionally to support business needs, projects, or operations.

Physical Demands: Requires regular movement throughout company facilities.

This position is classified as "in-office."  As an in-office role, it requires employees to work from a designated Carnival office in South Florida Monday through Thursday each week. Employees may work from their homes on Fridays.  Candidates must be located in (or willing to relocate to) the Miami/Ft. Lauderdale area. 

Offers to selected candidates will be made on a fair and equitable basis, taking into account specific job-related skills and experience. 

At Carnival, your total rewards package is much more than your base salary. All non-sales roles participate in an annual cash bonus program, while sales roles have an incentive plan. Director and above roles may also be eligible to participate in Carnival's discretionary equity incentive plan.Plus, Carnival provides comprehensive and innovative benefits to meet your needs, including: 

• Health Benefits: 
  • Cost-effective medical, dental and vision plans 
  • Employee Assistance Program and other mental health resources 
  • Additional programs include company paid term life insurance and disability coverage 
• Financial Benefits: 
  • 401(k) plan that includes a company match 
  • Employee Stock Purchase plan 
• Paid Time Off 
  • Holidays - All full-time and part-time with benefits employees receive days off for 8 company-wide holidays, plus 2 additional floating holidays to be taken at the employee's discretion. 
  • Vacation Time - All full-time employees at the manager and below level start with 14 days/year; director and above level start with 19 days/year. Part-time with benefits employees receive time off based on the number of hours they work, with a minimum of 84 hours/year. All employees gain additional vacation time with further tenure. 
  • Sick Time - All full-time employees receive 80 hours of sick time each year. Part-time with benefits employees receive time off based on the number of hours they work, with a minimum of 60 hours each year. 
• Other Benefits 
  • Complementary stand-by cruises, employee discounts on confirmed cruises, plus special rates for family and friends 
  • Personal and professional learning and development resources including tuition reimbursement 
  • On-site Fitness center at our Miami campus 

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