Research Engineer III - Biomedical Device Development & Manufacturing

University of Pittsburgh; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Benam Lab at the University of Pittsburgh is seeking a Research Engineer III to advance design, fabrication, and optimization of biomedical devices for human-relevant systems. You will develop manufacturable processes and support early prototyping toward scalable deployment.

Responsibilities include prototyping devices, refining fabrication methods, evaluating materials, and maintaining rigorous documentation while collaborating with cross-disciplinary teams to meet experimental requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in biomedical engineering, Mechanical engineering, Electrical / System engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of 2 years of relevant experience in device design, prototyping, or fabrication.
• Experience with engineering design tools (e.g., CAD software).
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work effectively in multidisciplinary research and engineering environments.

Responsibilities

• Design, prototype, and refine biomedical devices and components supporting advanced experimental systems.
• Develop and optimize fabrication processes to ensure consistency, quality, and scalability.
• Contribute to selection and evaluation of materials, fabrication methods, and assembly workflows.
• Perform testing and validation of device performance, including durability, reproducibility, and functional integrity.
• Collaborate with scientific and engineering teams to align device design with experimental requirements.
• Maintain documentation related to design iterations, fabrication processes, and quality control.
• Troubleshoot device-related issues and implement design improvements.
• Support coordination of engineering activities across multidisciplinary teams and contribute to project execution.
• Contribute to preparation of technical documentation, reports, and related materials.

Skills

Problem solving

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in biomedical engineering or related field

Tools

CAD software

Job description

Job Description - Research Engineer III - Biomedical Device Development & Manufacturing (26006452)

Research Engineer III - Biomedical Device Development & Manufacturing

Med-Medicine - Pennsylvania-Pittsburgh - ( 26006452 )

The Benam Lab (https://www.benamlab.net/) at the University of Pittsburgh Departments of Medicine and Bioengineering is seeking a highly motivated Research Engineer III to support the design, development, and optimization of advanced biomedical devices used in human-relevant experimental systems. This role focuses on device fabrication, process development, and manufacturability to enable robust, reproducible, and scalable production of experimental platforms. The position will contribute to both early-stage prototyping and advancement toward higher levels of technical maturity and deployment.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in biomedical engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical / System Engineering, or a related field
• Minimum of 2 years of relevant experience in device design, prototyping, or fabrication
• Experience with engineering design tools (e.g., CAD software)
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
• Ability to work effectively in multidisciplinary research and engineering environments

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s or Ph.D. in a relevant engineering discipline
• Experience with fabrication of small-scale or precision-engineered devices, including Organs-on-Chips, injection molding, and CNC milling
• Familiarity with polymer-based materials and manufacturing processes
• Experience with iterative prototyping and design-for-manufacturing principles
• Experience working at the interface of engineering and biological systems

Job Summary

Designs, fabricates, and maintains research instrumentation and develops conceptual project design and instrumentation, software programs, and data collection methods.Assists with conducting research. Oversees research projects and writes and presents results reports at conferences.

Essential Functions

• Design, prototype, and refine biomedical devices and components supporting advanced experimental systems
• Develop and optimize fabrication processes to ensure consistency, quality, and scalability
• Contribute to selection and evaluation of materials, fabrication methods, and assembly workflows
• Perform testing and validation of device performance, including durability, reproducibility, and functional integrity
• Collaborate with scientific and engineering teams to align device design with experimental requirements
• Maintain documentation related to design iterations, fabrication processes, and quality control
• Troubleshoot device-related issues and implement design improvements
• Support coordination of engineering activities across multidisciplinary teams and contribute to project execution
• Contribute to preparation of technical documentation, reports, and related materials

Physical Effort

Must be able to sit or stand for prolonged periods of time and perform hands‑on engineering and laboratory tasks, including device assembly and testing.

The University of Pittsburgh is an equal opportunity employer / disability / veteran.

Assignment Category Full-time regular

Job Classification Staff.Research Engineer III

Job Family Research

Job Sub-Family Research Engineering

Campus Pittsburgh

Minimum Education Level Required Bachelor's Degree

Minimum Years of Experience Required 2

Will this position accept substitution in lieu of education or experience? Combination of education and relevant experience will be considered in lieu of education and/ or experience requirement.

Work Schedule Monday - Friday; 8:30am - 5pm

Work Arrangement On-Campus: Teams that work on campus, in an office, or in a lab.

Hiring Range TBD Based Upon Qualifications

Relocation Offered No

Visa Sponsorship Provided Yes

Background Check For position finalists, employment with the University will require successful completion of a background check

Child Protection Clearances Not Applicable

The University of Pittsburgh is an equal opportunity employer / disability / veteran.