Research Engineer, Biomedical Engineering

Department:

85082 Wake Forest University Health Sciences - Academic Biomedical Engineering

Status:

Full time

Benefits Eligible:

Yes

Hou rs Per Week:

40

Schedule Details/Additional Information:

varies

Pay Range
$34.90 - $52.35

Conduct project related activities including mechanical design, prototype manufacturing, and testing of medical devices, experimental apparatus, and instruments for the Translational Engineering and Design Core as a part of the Wake Forest University School of Medicine Biomedical Engineering Department and IRCAD North America minimally invasive surgical training center research and development incubator.

This position requires proactive management of parallel projects, hands-on manufacturing and testing, oral and written reporting, professional communication with clients, and creative problem-solving skills. The engineer will foster positive relationships with basic science and clinical clients to provide quality service.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or related engineering discipline with two to five years of design and manufacturing experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience in an engineering field/industry. Additional proficiency in computer science and/or electrical engineering is helpful.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Use technical engineering background to interface with core lab clients in the design, development, construction, and testing of specialized instruments, equipment, and tools to assist researchers and clinicians to perform clinical and research activities. Utilize various CAD, CAM, FEA, Segmentation, production, mechanical testing, and/or general coding software and equipment to complete design, research, and fabrication projects that address client needs. Current Equipment and Systems:

Printing: Carbon 3D - M1 printer; Bambu Labs - X1 printer; Rapid Liquid Print - Levity printer

Machine Shop: CNC Mill & Lathe, Laser welder, Laser cutter, standard shop equipment

Electronics: Multimeter, Signal generator, Soldering station

Robotics: Kuka KR300 robot; Kuka LBR med; da Vinci Standard surgical robot

Reverse Engineering: Peel 3D scanner

Software: Autodesk Fusion 360, nTop, Rhino + Grasshopper, Geomagic Wrap, Materialize Mimics, LightBurn

Perform project management, scheduling of equipment maintenance, interface with purchasing systems to maintain lab and project supplies. Successfully manage client experience, project timeline from inception through delivery, and ensure follow-up support as needed to encourage repeat business. Present core services and offerings to various research and clinician audiences (both internal and external) with the goal of obtaining new customers; will require travel to various conferences and symposiums. Maintain a catalog of services/capabilities, and a project portfolio. Aid in supporting junior engineers including graduate students and interns in core related work, assigns workload and addresses challenges encountered. Assist in the development of new research procedures and techniques as relates to design and fabrication of mechanical and electrical medical device prototypes and experimental apparatus ongoing in the Brown laboratory. Participate in relevant skill training, represent the core at conferences with the opportunity to present original or collaborative work, and grow external customer base. Perform other related duties incidental to the work described herein.

SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS

Mechanical Design with CAD

Prototyping and manufacturing experience

Project management experience

Report generation

Excellent oral and written communication skills

Works well within a team environment

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Clean, comfortable office environment

Machine Shop and Design Studio

Material Testing Laboratories

3D Printing Laboratory

Some travel

Our Commitment to You:

Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more - so you can live fully at and away from work, including:

Compensation

• Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
• Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job
• Incentive pay for select positions
• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance

Benefits and more

• Paid Time Off programs
• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
• Educational Assistance Program

About Advocate Health

Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation's largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits.