Biomedical Engineer I - tiHUB
About The Position
By joining our team, you’ll be part of our life-changing Mission and Vision. You’ll work in a truly inclusive environment where diversity and equity are championed through words and actions. You’ll contribute to an innovative culture that is second to none, one that embraces curiosity, discovery and compassion. You’ll play a role in something that’s never been done before as we integrate science and clinical care to help patients achieve better, faster outcomes — as we Advance Human Ability, together. Job Description Summary The Biomedical Engineer I will, under direct supervision, assist in the design and development of specific testing protocols to collect and process data from human subjects, as well as interface with electrical and mechatronics design engineers to specify equipment requirements and commission newly designed equipment for clinical practice and advanced prosthetic research. The Biomedical Engineer I will consistently demonstrate support of the Shirley Ryan AbilityLab statement of Vision, Mission and Core Values by striving for excellence, contributing to the team efforts and showing respect and compassion for patients and their families, fellow employees, and all others with whom there is contact at or in the interest of the institute. The Biomedical Engineer I will demonstrate Shirley Ryan AbilityLab Core Attributes: Communication, Accountability, Flexibility/Adaptability, Judgment/Problem Solving, Customer Service and Core Values (Hope, Compassion, Discovery, Collaboration, and Commitment to Excellence) while fulfilling job duties.
Requirements
- A professional level of knowledge in engineering technology generally acquired through the completion of a Bachelor's Degree in Biomedical Engineering.
- Technical capability in biological signal processing and/or biomechanics, commensurate with experience.
- Ability to design, fabricate, and program test systems to validate design performance, with proficiency commensurate with experience.
- Ability to work independently and structure time to meet deadlines, in addition to being flexible to changing design requirements and deliverables.
- Ability to work with hand tools, electronics tools, and machine tools to fabricate, adjust, modify, and repair devices necessary.
- Good communication skills in both written and verbal forms.
- Able to work well with research subjects in a clinical setting.
- Entry level position with no previous professional experience.
- Learns to use professional concepts while working on projects of limited scope.
- Normally receives detailed instructions on all work.
- Able to take direction and complete defined tasks in support of engineering team
- Able to apply institute policies and procedures to resolve routine issues.
- Able to follow standard practices and procedures in analyzing situations or data from which answers can be readily obtained.
- Able to build stable working relationships internally.
Responsibilities
- Participate within a team to commission newly designed electronics and mechatronics equipment by collaborating with scientific and engineering staff regarding various project requirements.
- Assist with the development of clinical and ergonomic design constraints for advanced electronics and mechatronics equipment through working in close consultation with engineers, prosthetists, and therapists.
- Support human subject research studies including protocol development, experimental setup, equipment maintenance, data acquisition, and data analysis.
- Maintain user guides for developed software and other documentation regarding research experiments.
- Trouble shoot, report, create design revisions, and follows up on the repairs of lab equipment and on developments of custom software, or newly purchased software/equipment.
- Complete specific, defined tasks and becomes proficient in the engineering practices they require.
- Work with other engineering team members to integrate electronic and mechanical designs into operational devices.
- Assist with testing components and creating models to suggest future improvements.
- Participate in maintaining a safe work environment through adherence to policies and procedures relative to safety, fire prevention, hazard communications, security, equipment use and maintenance, infection control and vehicle safety.
- Perform all other duties that may be assigned in the best interest of the Shirley Ryan AbilityLab.
Benefits
- Shirley Ryan AbilityLab offers a comprehensive benefits program that is competitive with our industry peers in our geographic locations: https://www.sralab.org/benefits
- Benefits and benefits’ eligibility can vary by position.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
