Research Engineer

Mass General Brigham•Boston, MA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

This role supports the development of systems and probes for research and clinical applications through all development phases, including design, prototyping, fabrication, validation, utilization, and maintenance. The ideal candidate will possess creativity, attention to detail, and experience with biomedical optics. The position involves participation in multiple projects, assisting in the design and fabrication of mechanical and electronic components for new devices, reviewing and documenting manufacturing processes for in-production devices, and troubleshooting the performance of existing systems. The Traverso lab (Lab 4 Translational Engineering – L4TE) focuses on translational medicine, aiming to improve patient outcomes through the application of medicine and engineering. Research projects include medical devices for diagnostics, drug delivery, surgical applications, and implantable devices. This position will be stationed at the Brigham and Women's Hospital in Boston, working with a multidisciplinary team from across MIT, Harvard, and BWH institutions. The role is part of a fabrication team comprising mechanical engineers, electrical engineers, imaging specialists, and microfabrication/micro/nano technology experts, with a specific focus on novel drug delivery devices. The work encompasses design and fabrication aspects including 3D printers (SLA and FDM), CNC milling, injection molding, and laser micromachining.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in a Related Field of Study required
Experience in device engineering in a hospital, industry, or academic setting (1-2 years preferred)
Experience in medical engineering (0-1 year preferred)
Skill in management of engineering projects and/or personnel.
Ability to work in an interdisciplinary team of scientists, engineers, and medical doctors.
Ability to diagnose and solve technical and/or system problems of moderate complexity.
Computer literacy to the level of at least word processing, spreadsheets, databases, graphics, statistics, engineering tools and programming.
Skill in technical writing.
Experience using fabrication tools.
Pursuing a research position post-graduation from a B.S or M.S., or equivalent in mechanical engineering, biomedical engineering, or a related field; at least 6 months of relevant experience (co-op and internships considered).
Candidates with relevant experience in the following areas are encouraged to apply: CAD/CAM (SolidWorks or Fusion360), Biomedical device design and development, Material characterization (biomaterials and plastics, experience with Instron testing machines), Additive manufacturing/3D Printing (FDM and SLA), Subtractive manufacturing (laser, manual, and CNC machining), Injection molding (extrusion, injection molding, and compression molding), Instron mechanical testing, Documentation skills and skills in writing standard operating procedures.
Self-motivation and willingness to learn new tools and techniques
Strong organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Comfort summarizing and reporting results to interdisciplinary researchers
Commitment to exceeding standards and producing accurate, high-quality work
Meticulous attention to detail
Practiced documentation skills
Ability to follow safety procedures and maintain a safe work environment.

Nice To Haves

Biomedical optics experience
Multiphysics simulations (ex. COMSOL)
Spray coating
Drug delivery/pharmaceutical sciences
Microfabrication background
Matlab/Arduino programming

Responsibilities

Work on the design of medical devices and drug delivery systems
Operate and maintain mechanical fabrication/testing equipment
Perform mechanical/chemical characterization
Execute statistical analysis of experiments
Summarize and document research results/findings
Design new, mechanical, and electronic components and systems using industry standard design control processes.
Develop complex mechanical systems.
Design, fabricate, and validate mechanical enclosures, mounts, and subassemblies.
Design and implement vibration, thermal, and environmental testing methods.
Produce prototypes of new optical, mechanical, and electronic components and systems.
Document new and existing parts and procedures to facilitate manufacturing.
Validate the conformance of components and systems to specifications.
Troubleshoot and take corrective action for components and systems not meeting specifications.