Motion Analysis Center Engineer

Shriners Children’s Hospital; Erie (Erie County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Part time

Job summary

Shriners Children’s Hospital seeks a Motion Analysis Center Engineer to operate, maintain, and collect data in the MAC to support clinical care and research initiatives.

Under supervision, you will help obtain CMLA accreditation, calibrate equipment, process data, assist in program development, and train therapists, technicians, students, and volunteers, ensuring safe, accurate data collection and lab compliance.

Qualifications

• Minimum B.S. in Biomedical or Mechanical Engineering, Kinesiology, or related field.
• MS preferred in Biomedical or Mechanical Engineering, Kinesiology, or related field.
• 2+ years of motion analysis and/or biomechanics experience.
• 2+ years of programming experience (Python, R).
• Experience with computer vision, markerless motion capture, or ML models a plus.
• Database management and querying (SQL, GraphQL).
• Familiarity with Vicon Nexus motion capture ecosystems.

Responsibilities

• Obtain and maintain CMLA accreditation under the direction of the System MAC engineer.
• Maintains competency in equipment calibration, collection of the raw data, processing of data and report generation.
• Assist System MAC Engineer and Development Specialist with the development and integration of new clinical programs.
• Provide orientation and training to new therapists, technicians, students and volunteers to ensure proper use of equipment, accurate data collection and processing with output consistent with lab protocol.
• Functions as a role model within the healthcare team, promoting a positive, organized and safe work environment based on open communication.

Skills

Motion analysis

Biometrics

Python

R

Computer vision

Markerless motion capture

ML models

SQL

GraphQL

Vicon Nexus

Education

Bachelor's degree in Biomedical or Mechanical Engineering or related field

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Python

R

SQL

GraphQL

Vicon Nexus

Job description

## Motion Analysis Center EngineerApplyremote type: On-Sitelocations: Erie, PAtime type: Part timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: JR100991**Company Overview**Shriners Children’s is an organization that respects, supports, and values each other. Named as the 2025 best mid-sized employer by Forbes, we are engaged in providing excellence in patient care, embracing multi-disciplinary education, and research with global impact. We foster a learning environment that values evidenced based practice, experience, innovation, and critical thinking. Our compassion, integrity, accountability, and resilience define us as leaders in pediatric specialty care for our children and their families.With 20+ hospitals, outpatient clinics, ambulatory care centers and outreach locations across the globe, we provide excellent care to children up to age 18 regardless of their family’s ability to pay or insurance status. Please click here to learn more about our locations.**Job Description****Job Summary** The Motion Analysis Center Engineer is responsible for the operation, maintenance, and data acquisition within the Shriners Hospitals for Children Motion Analysis Center, supporting clinical care and research initiatives. **Key Responsibilities*** Under the direction of the System MAC engineer, the MAC engineer obtains and maintains CMLA accreditation.* Maintains competency in equipment calibration, collection of the raw data, processing of data and report generation.* Assist System MAC Engineer and Development Specialist with the development and integration of new clinical programs.* Provides orientation and training to new therapists, technicians, students and volunteers to ensure proper use of equipment, accurate data collection and processing with output consistent with lab protocol.* Functions as a role model within the healthcare team, promoting a positive, organized and safe work environment based on open communication.**Required Qualifications*** Minimum B.S. in Biomedical or Mechanical Engineering, Kinesiology, or related field.* Minimum 2 years of motion analysis and/or biomechanics experience* Minimum 2 years of programming experience (Python, R)**Preferred Qualifications*** M.S. or higher preferred in Biomedical or Mechanical Engineering, Kinesiology, or related field.* 2+ years of motion analysis and/or biomechanics experience.* 2+ years of programming experience (Python, R).* Experience with computer vision, markerless motion capture, or design and testing of ML models a plus.* Database management and querying (SQL, GraphQL).* Familiarity with Vicon Nexus motion capture ecosystemsThe pay range for this position is $28.94 - $43.41. Compensation is determined based on years of relevant experience and departmental equity.