How to hire an imaging engineer

How to hire an imaging engineer, step by step

Here's a step-by-step imaging engineer hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write an imaging engineer job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new imaging engineer
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   Before you start hiring an imaging engineer, identify what type of worker you actually need. Certain positions might call for a full-time employee, while others can be done by a part-time worker or contractor.

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   You should also consider the ideal background you'd like them an imaging engineer to have before you start to hire. For example, what industry or field would you like them to have experience in, what level of seniority or education does the job require, and how much it'll cost to hire an imaging engineer that fits the bill.

   Here's a comparison of imaging engineer salaries for various roles:

   Type of Imaging Engineer	Description	Hourly rate
   Imaging Engineer	Electrical engineers design, develop, test, and supervise the manufacturing of electrical equipment, such as electric motors, radar and navigation systems, communications systems, and power generation equipment. Electronics engineers design and develop electronic equipment, such as broadcast and communications systems—from portable music players to global positioning systems (GPSs).	$33-66
   Controls Designer	Controls designers both design and draft systems of hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical controls for equipment and machines. The designers make diagrams of the logic system for timing and sequence control... Show more	$33-58
   Engineering Trainee	An engineering trainee is responsible for shadowing engineers in their duties and performing administrative tasks as needed. Engineering trainees assist the engineers in inspecting construction sites and conducting field research... Show more	$20-39

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Ultrasound
   • Medical Equipment
   • C++
   • CR
   • MATLAB
   • MRI
   • R
   • Data Analysis
   • Image Quality
   • Nuclear Medicine
   • C-Arm
   • Java
   • Unix
   • Image Processing Algorithms

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   Responsibilities:

   • Lead CRO group managing work-flow indexing terabytes of radiological data for FDA submissions.
   • Manage database to track billable hours, and parts order to service CR systems.
   • Manage Jenkins security by providing specific access to authorize developers/testers using project base matrix authorization strategy.
   • Assist test engineers in debugging LabVIEW software.
   • Work in SCCM application configuration and task sequencing.
   • Design and code LabVIEW software programs and modules.

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3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your imaging engineer job description is one of the best ways to attract top talent. An imaging engineer can vary based on:

   • Location. For example, imaging engineers' average salary in south dakota is 50% less than in california.
   • Seniority. Entry-level imaging engineers 50% less than senior-level imaging engineers.
   • Certifications. An imaging engineer with certifications usually earns a higher salary.
   • Company. Working for an established firm or a new start-up company can make a big difference in an imaging engineer's salary.

   Average imaging engineer salary

   $98,656yearly

   $47.43 hourly rate

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   Entry-level imaging engineer salary

   $69,000 yearly salary

   Updated January 21, 2026

   Average imaging engineer salary by state

   Rank	State	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
   1	California	$139,555	$67
   2	Washington	$126,855	$61
   3	Massachusetts	$105,789	$51
   4	Florida	$104,573	$50
   5	Colorado	$103,932	$50
   6	Arizona	$101,398	$49
   7	Virginia	$94,991	$46
   8	Texas	$94,398	$45
   9	Michigan	$94,350	$45
   10	Pennsylvania	$92,817	$45
   11	North Carolina	$88,604	$43
   12	Tennessee	$88,564	$43
   13	South Carolina	$85,327	$41
   14	Missouri	$84,879	$41
   15	New York	$84,636	$41
   16	Arkansas	$84,255	$41
   17	Ohio	$81,769	$39
   18	Illinois	$81,027	$39
   19	Indiana	$80,645	$39
   20	West Virginia	$69,053	$33

   Average imaging engineer salary by company

   Company

   Rank	Company	Average salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
   1	Meta	$160,697	$77.26	38
   2	Apple	$149,853	$72.04	157
   3	Google	$144,913	$69.67	131
   4	Tencent	$137,302	$66.01
   5	First Republic Bank	$136,939	$65.84
   6	Shutterfly	$132,612	$63.76	4
   7	GoPro	$124,724	$59.96
   8	IGT	$124,667	$59.94
   9	Randstad North America, Inc.	$115,420	$55.49	4
   10	Intuitive Surgical	$114,231	$54.92	11
   11	Nunhems U.S.	$112,634	$54.15	1
   12	Hewlett Packard Enterprise	$112,258	$53.97	29
   13	SpectraWAVE	$111,934	$53.81
   14	ReTech Labs	$111,708	$53.71
   15	GEO Semiconductor	$111,632	$53.67
   16	KLA	$109,983	$52.88	11
   17	Providence Health & Services	$108,693	$52.26	9
   18	OmniVision Technologies	$106,984	$51.43	14
   19	Micron Technology	$104,882	$50.42	37
   20	Lenovo	$104,522	$50.25	2

4. Writing an imaging engineer job description

   A good imaging engineer job description should include a few things:

   • Summary of the role
   • List of responsibilities
   • Required skills and experience

   Including a salary range and the first name of the hiring manager is also appreciated by candidates. Here's an example of an imaging engineer job description:

   Imaging engineer job description example

   If you are wondering what makes TRIMEDX different, it's that all of our associates share in a common purpose of serving clients, patients, communities, and each other with equal measures of care and performance.
   
   * Everyone is focused on serving the customer and we do that by collaborating and supporting each other
   * Associates look forward to coming to work each day
   * Every associate matters and makes a difference
   
   It is truly a culture like no other - We hope you will join our team! Find out more about the available position below.
   
   TRIMEDX is an established organization created on the principle of supporting hospital medical equipment service centers with excellence. Today, TRIMEDX is the largest independent medical equipment service provider with locations in over 40 states and 3,000+ employees. We share in a common purpose of serving customers, patients, communities and each other with equal measures of caring and performance.
   
   TRIMEDX Offers:
   
   * Tuition reimbursement
   * Ongoing training and education
   * Growth and promotional opportunities
   * Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401K
   * Job opportunities available on a national level
   * International volunteer opportunities through the TRIMEDX Foundation
   * Positive and meaningful work in a professional healthcare environment
   * Annual Merit Increases
   
   What We Are Looking For:
   
   (Don't meet all of the expectations below? Please, still considering applying as we will consider your skills and experiences for other roles in the organization)
   
   * Associates degree in a technical/electronics field or equivalent military training required
   * Minimum 3 years' experience in the repair, maintenance, troubleshooting, and installation of medical imaging equipment
   * Complex computer skills including the ability to interpret error codes, defragment hard-drives, replace power supplies, and interpret computer codes required
   * Knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel) and networking applications required
   * Ability to integrate information from a variety of sources
   * Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills
   
   Summary
   
   The Imaging Engineer II installs, inspects, troubleshoots, repairs, calibrates, and verifies the performance of complex medical imaging equipment including, but not limited to, general radiographic rooms, R/F, portables, C-arms, mammography, Nuclear Medicine, CR, DR, ultrasound, bone density, and all supporting equipment. This position is required to be familiar with many classes of clinical equipment and may perform maintenance on equipment outside these specialty areas. The Imaging Engineer ensures regulatory compliance, assists in inventory management, and may serve as an advisor to other TriMedx personnel on technical matters concerning specialty equipment. The individual demonstrates adherence to the TriMedx core values in all professional interactions by showing respect to all people, creating real value, initiating meaningful change, and exhibiting integrity.
   
   At TRIMEDX, we support and protect a culture where diversity, equity and inclusion are the foundation. We know it is our uniqueness and experiences that make a difference, drive innovation and create shared success. We create an inclusive workplace by actively seeking diversity, creating inclusion and driving equity and engagement.
   
   We embrace people's differences which include age, race, color, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, education, genetics, veteran status, disability, religion, beliefs, opinions and life experiences.
   
   Visit our website to view our full Diversity, Equity and Inclusion statement, along with our social channels to see what our team is up to: Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter.
   
   TRIMEDX is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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5. Post your job

   To find imaging engineers for your business, try out a few different recruiting strategies:

   • Consider internal talent. One of the most important talent pools for any company is its current employees.
   • Ask for referrals. Reach out to friends, family members, and your current work to ask if they know any imaging engineers they would recommend.
   • Recruit at local colleges. Attend job fairs at local colleges to recruit entry-level imaging engineers with the right educational background.
   • Social media platforms. LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter have more than 3.5 billion users, and they're a great place for company branding and reaching potential job candidates.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your imaging engineer job on Zippia to find and recruit imaging engineer candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   Your first interview with imaging engineer candidates should focus on their interest in the role and background experience. As the hiring process goes on, you can learn more about how they'd fit into the company culture in later rounds of interviews.

   You should also ask about candidates' unique skills and talents to see if they match the ideal candidate profile you developed earlier. Candidates good enough for the next step can complete the technical interview.

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new imaging engineer

   Once you've decided on a perfect imaging engineer candidate, it's time to write an offer letter. In addition to salary, it should include benefits and perks available to the employee. Qualified candidates may be considered for other positions, so make sure your offer is competitive. Candidates may wish to negotiate. Once you've settled on the details, formalize your agreement with a contract.

   It's also important to follow up with applicants who do not get the job with an email letting them know that the position is filled.

   After that, you can create an onboarding schedule for a new imaging engineer. Human Resources and the hiring manager should complete Employee Action Forms. Human Resources should also ensure that onboarding paperwork is completed, including I-9s, benefits enrollment, federal and state tax forms, etc., and that new employee files are created.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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