Research Engineer III

Dignity Health; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 75,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Saint Joseph’s Hospital and Medical Center (SJHMC) in Phoenix, AZ seeks a Research Engineer III in the Neuromodulation Research Department to design, develop, and implement biomedical engineering experiments with independence from leadership. Daily tasks include method development, data-collection programming, and fixture design for testing.

The role also involves equipment maintenance, budgeting within limits, and mentoring junior staff, contributing to impactful neuromodulation projects within

Qualifications

• Masters Degree in related field.
• Five (5) years experience in electrical, biomedical, or mechanical engineering or related field.
• Doctorate preferred; Ten (10) years experience in related field or advanced mathematics, physics, statistics, or computer simulation systems are advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Designing, developing, and implementing biomedical engineering experiments with independence from leadership.
• Develop methods, data collection programs, and fixtures for testing.
• Maintain equipment, perform preventive maintenance, and ensure quality control.

Skills

Electrical engineering

Biomedical engineering

Mechanical engineering

Education

Masters Degree

Doctorate

Job description

Job Summary And Responsibilities

As our Research Engineer III in our Neuromodulation Research Department you will have broad discretion and independence granted by the laboratory chief or division head and collaborating faculty members, the Research Engineer III (RE3) engages in the designing, developing, implementation of biomedical engineering and other research experiments.

As our Research Engineer III in our Neuromodulation Research Department you will have broad discretion and independence granted by the laboratory chief or division head and collaborating faculty members, the Research Engineer III (RE3) engages in the designing, developing, implementation of biomedical engineering and other research experiments.

Every day your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to, method development, design of automatic data collection programs, design and drafting of fixtures and test apparatuses (using rapid prototyping, manual machining or other methods). The RE3 also provides technical biomedical engineering support in the design, repair, modification of specialized equipment and their applications, guidance to more junior research engineers and laboratory trainees, and expert partnership in interactions with the laboratory or division head.

To be successful in this role, you will maintains supply inventory, organization and other records, and remain within known fiscal limits when budgeting and forecasting for supplies, preventing delays due to inadequate supplies. Maintains quality control of all equipment utilized in his/her research area by initiating routine service checks, preventive maintenance, and calibrating in accordance with equipment manuals, ensuring all equipment is performing to standard and training new personnel on equipment use.

• Creates, maintains, and updates lab's internal procedure manuals, is constructive and positive when communicating observations, suggestions, problems and questions and is a good listener, and maintains professionalism, openness and honesty in oral and written communications with team members.
• Maintains relationships with vendors to ensure up-to-date knowledge of outsourcing options; finds outsourcing options for engineered equipment to minimize cost and man-hours
• Expert knowledge of vendors and manufacturers such as the acquisitions of appropriate parts and equipment and the maintenance of the laboratory's needs.
• Keeps accurate records of research results and efforts and presents findings in regular lab meetings
• Executes experiments using designs largely created with independence granted by the laboratory or division head, contributes new ideas for increasing scope and impact of ongoing projects and assists in writing and proofreading test reports, manuscripts and grant applications
• Participates in continuing education such as searching and reading literature, attending presentations, and attending national conferences, and performs tasks outside of area of focus as needed by other team members

Job Requirements

Required

Masters Degree in related field

Five (5) years experience in electrical, biomedical, or mechanical engineering or related field

Preferred

Doctorate Of Science in related field

Ten (10) years experience in electrical, biomedical, or mechanical engineering; advanced mathematics or physics; statistics; computer simulation systems; control systems; or related field

Where You'll Work

Hello Humankindness: Join a Legacy of Healing at Saint Joseph’s Hospital and Medical Center (SJHMC)

Ready to make a real difference? Join SJHMC in Phoenix AZ., a 571-bed nonprofit founded by the Sisters of Mercy over 125 years ago. We're more than a hospital; we're a global destination for life-changing care, embracing patients with humankindness.

Here, your calling will flourish. We're not just a workplace; we're a community dedicated to a mission of service.

Leaders In Specialized Care

• Barrow Neurological Institute (BNI): A world-renowned center for groundbreaking neurological research and innovative treatments.
• Norton Thoracic Institute (NTI): A national leader in advanced thoracic care with pioneering surgical techniques.
• Level I Trauma Center: One of Arizona's busiest ERs, providing immediate, comprehensive care for critically injured patients 24/7.

Why SJHMC?

• Culture of Excellence & Well-being: We care for our people, fostering professional and personal growth.
• Community & Collaboration: Be part of a network committed to global health and well-being.
• Join a Legacy, Shape a Future: Over 20% of our patients travel internationally for our specialized care.

Pay Range

$35.62 - $52.99 /hour