Research Engineering Specialist-Ancillary Research Staff

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

Location

Location: METROHEALTH MEDICAL CENTER

Biweekly Hours

Biweekly Hours: 80.00

Shift

Shift: 8-4:30

About the System

The MetroHealth System is redefining health care by going beyond medical treatment to improve the foundations of community health and well-being: affordable housing, a cleaner environment, economic opportunity and access to fresh food, convenient transportation, legal help and other services. The system strives to become as good at preventing disease as it is at treating it. Founded in 1837, Cuyahoga County's safety-net health system operates four hospitals, four emergency departments and more than 20 health centers.

Summary

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.

Qualifications

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

Physical Demands

Physical Demands: May need to move around intermittently during the day, including sitting, standing, stooping, bending, and ambulating. May need to remain still for extended periods, including sitting and standing. Ability to communicate in face-to-face, phone, email, and other communications. Ability to read job related documents. Ability to use computer.