Mechanical Engineer (Hardware)

Biomechanics Consulting and Research LLC•Charlottesville, VA

9h•$60,000 - $90,000•Onsite

About The Position

Biocore, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Exos, provides testing, analysis, and consulting services using engineering expertise and physical and cloud computing technologies to improve athlete safety and sports performance. Its multidisciplinary team works across engineering, biomechanics, data science, athlete performance, footwear, playing surfaces, and statistical and epidemiological analysis. Biocore is hiring a full-time Hardware Engineer for its Testing and Hardware department. Based in the company’s primary offices in Charlottesville, Virginia, the position supports the full lifecycle of hardware products, from planning, design, development, testing, and manufacturing through launch, service and support, inventory, and decommissioning. The engineer collaborates with internal and external stakeholders to ensure products meet performance, reliability, safety, and cost requirements. The role is in person and may require travel up to 30%.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field from an ABET-accredited program.
At least 3 years of experience in machine design and development.
Experience with 3D CAD modeling tools; SolidWorks is preferred.
Experience with electronic testing equipment such as oscilloscopes, multimeters, and logic analyzers.
Strong understanding of analog and digital circuit design principles.
Excellent analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
Strong communication and collaboration abilities.
Commitment to quality, integrity, and accountability.
Self-driven, with the ability to work independently and in multidisciplinary teams.
Enjoys both hands-on and office work and can adapt and learn quickly.
Able to lift 50 pounds unassisted.

Nice To Haves

Experience with embedded systems and microcontrollers.
Familiarity with PLC control systems, including Siemens TIA.
Familiarity with manufacturing processes and DFM/DFA principles.
Knowledge of programming or scripting languages for hardware interfacing and automation.
Experience working in Agile or product development environments.

Responsibilities

Conduct hardware validation, troubleshooting, debugging, and performance testing.
Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams to integrate hardware and software systems.
Analyze system requirements and recommend hardware solutions that meet technical and business objectives.
Support product development from prototype through manufacturing and deployment.
Perform root cause analysis and implement corrective actions for system failures or defects.
Maintain documentation in a Product Data Management (PDM) system, including design files, test reports, bills of materials, and engineering change orders.
Ensure compliance with applicable industry standards, safety regulations, and quality requirements.
Participate in continuous improvement initiatives related to design, manufacturing, and reliability.