Motion Analysis Center Engineer

Shriners Children's•Chicago, IL

About The Position

The Motion Analysis Center (MAC) Engineer operates and maintains motion capture equipment and acquires and processes clinical and research motion capture data. The position is part of Shriners Children's Motion Analysis Center and supports clinical care and research initiatives. Under the direction of the system MAC engineer, the role obtains and maintains CMLA accreditation and maintains competency in equipment calibration, raw data collection, data processing, and report generation. The engineer performs equipment and software quality assurance, manages local data collection and data storage and retrieval, and produces motion evaluations and clinical reports for local and system facilities. The role also supports scheduling, the development and integration of clinical programs and technologies, research and quality improvement projects, and training for therapists, technicians, students, and volunteers. The engineer promotes a positive, organized, and safe work environment and participates in departmental educational opportunities and required competencies.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Kinesiology, or a related field.
At least 2 years of motion analysis and/or biomechanics experience.
At least 2 years of programming experience in Python or MATLAB.

Nice To Haves

Master's degree or higher in Biomedical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Kinesiology, or a related field.
2+ years of motion analysis and/or biomechanics experience.
2+ years of programming experience in Python.
Database management and querying experience, including SQL or GraphQL.
Familiarity with the Vicon motion capture system.

Responsibilities

Obtain and maintain CMLA accreditation under the direction of the system MAC engineer.
Maintain competency in equipment calibration, raw data collection, data processing, and report generation.
Perform regular consistency, accuracy, and quality assurance tests on lab equipment and software.
Collect data for local research projects and clinical care.
Process and manage data and generate clinical reports for local and system facilities.
Assist with department scheduling as needed.
Generate concise, clearly organized motion evaluations in a timely manner.
Assist the system MAC Engineer and Development Specialist with developing and integrating new clinical programs.
Use basic coding to develop models and/or process, store, and retrieve data.
Assist the system MAC Engineer in developing technologies to quantify motion for children with and without disabilities.
Manage local data collection, storage, and retrieval for clinical care and research.
Orient and train new therapists, technicians, students, and volunteers to ensure proper equipment use and accurate data collection and processing consistent with lab protocol.
Promote a positive, organized, and safe work environment based on open communication as a role model within the healthcare team.
Assist the system MAC Engineer with research and quality improvement projects to improve quality of care and lab efficiency.
Participate in research and quality improvement projects.
Participate in departmental educational opportunities, including in-services, journal clubs, and annual mandatory competencies.