Motion Lab Engineer

Children's Hospital Los Angeles (CHLA); Los Angeles (CA); Híbrido; USD 90.000 - 130.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Children's Hospital Los Angeles is seeking a Motion Lab Engineer to manage all hardware and software for the motion analysis laboratory, and to develop custom software for clinical and research use. The role involves supervising data collection and processing, maintaining databases, and supporting QA and accreditation activities.

The position offers a hybrid schedule with 3–4 days on-site, and requires collaboration across multidisciplinary teams to support gait and movement analyses in

Formación

• Requires 2+ years of programming experience.
• Preferred: experience in Motion Analysis Laboratory.
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field; motion analysis tech experience acceptable.
• Master’s degree preferred; knowledge of coding in multiple languages and familiarization with Python.

Responsabilidades

• Oversee hardware and software used by the motion analysis lab.
• Develop custom software for data collection and analysis.
• Direct supervision of data collection and processing for clinical and research patients.
• Maintain clinical/research databases and QA programs for motion lab equipment.

Conocimientos

Programming experience

Motion analysis

Educación

B.S. in engineering or related field

Master’s degree preferred

Herramientas

Visual3D

Vicon

Descripción del empleo

Schedule: Monday-Friday, day shift starting at 8am. Hybrid schedule with 3-4 days onsite required.

Purpose Statement/Position Summary

The Motion Lab Engineer is responsible for all technical aspects of clinical and research operations performed by the motion analysis laboratory. Independently manages all hardware and software utilized by the motion analysis laboratory including the development of custom software. Directly supervises all data collection and data processing on clinical and research patients. Manages all clinical and research databases. Develops and manages the quality assurance programs for all motion lab equipment. Participates in the development of research ideas and proposals, data collection and analysis and presentation of results. Maintains all equipment and documentation to meet JCAHO and CMLA, Inc. accreditation requirements. The Motion Lab is responsible for completing three-dimensional gait and sports evaluations to support clinical care and research in the areas of cerebral palsy, Charcot-Marie Tooth, club foot, spina bifida and return to sports and performance. Our lab utilizes a combination of Marker-based and Marker-less assessments and experience integrating multiple technologies such as force plates, electromyography, and instrumented treadmills is preferred.

Minimum Qualifications/Work Experience

• Required: 2+ years’ experience in computer programming.
• Preferred: Experience in Motion Analysis Laboratory.

Education/Licensure/Certification

• Required: Graduation from an accredited school of engineering with a B.S. degree in electrical, mechanical, biomedical, or other related types of engineering, or equivalent experience with motion analysis technology.
• Preferred: Master’s degree in electrical, mechanical, biomedical, or other related types of engineering. Knowledge of coding is needed in multiple languages and familiarization with Python, Visual3D, Vicon are preferred.