Medical Devices R&D Engineer – Assistive Tech

MetroHealth; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

MetroHealth seeks an engineer to join a multidisciplinary R&D team designing and evaluating new medical devices and restorative technologies. You will contribute to research and development projects for assistive technologies for individuals with neuro-musculo-skeletal disabilities, limb loss, or autonomic disorders, upholding the MetroHealth System's mission and values.

The role emphasizes collaboration with colleagues, supervisors, and customers, and requires a strong foundation in engineering

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering (biomedical, electrical, mechanical, computer), mathematics, science, or related field or three years of equivalent experience.
• Knowledge of commonly used concepts in engineering.
• Knowledge of general lab practices, documentation, and procedures in engineering.
• Desire to improve quality of life for people with disabilities.
• Interest in open-source hardware/software.
• Creativity to come up with new solutions.
• Ability to operate laboratory equipment after appropriate training.
• Ability to interact with colleagues, supervisors, and customers face to face.
• Skills related to device development (e.g., circuit design, programming, mechanical design, testing, rapid prototyping).
• Ability to interact effectively with a wide range of cultural, ethnic, racial, and socioeconomic backgrounds.
• Preferred: Master's degree in engineering (biomedical, electrical, mechanical, computer), mathematics, science, or related field.
• Preferred: Experience developing active implantable devices.

Responsibilities

• Performs engineering objectives as a member of a multidisciplinary research and development team designing and evaluating new medical devices and restorative technologies.
• Responsible for various tasks related to research and development projects for new assistive technologies for individuals with neuro-musculo-skeletal disabilities, limb loss, or other autonomic disorders.
• Upholds the mission, vision, values, and customer service standards of The MetroHealth System.

Skills

Engineering concepts

Lab practices

Quality of life improvement

Open-source hardware/software

Creativity

Operate lab equipment

Interpersonal communication

Device development skills

Diversity & inclusion

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Circuit design

Programming

Mechanical design

Testing

Rapid prototyping

Job description

MetroHealth seeks an engineer to join a multidisciplinary R&D team designing and evaluating new medical devices and restorative technologies. You will contribute to research and development projects for assistive technologies for individuals with neuro-musculo-skeletal disabilities, limb loss, or autonomic disorders, upholding the MetroHealth System's mission and values.

The role emphasizes collaboration with colleagues, supervisors, and customers, and requires a strong foundation in engineering