Research Engineer

Mass General Brigham • Boston, MA

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

Will support the development of systems and probes being developed for research and clinical applications through all development phases, including design, prototyping, fabrication, validation, utilization, and maintenance. Highly desired qualities are creativity, attention to detail, and experience with biomedical optics. Will participate on multiple projects, and assist in the design and fabrication of, mechanical, and electronic components in new devices, reviewing and documenting the manufacturing process for in-production devices, and troubleshooting the performance of existing systems
The Mootha Lab is seeking a highly motivated Research Engineer to support the development of systems and instruments for research and clinical applications through all development phases, including design, prototyping, fabrication, validation, utilization, and maintenance. This position offers an opportunity to collaborate with scientists and contribute to publications. Key qualifications for the right candidate include experience in MEMS, the ability to design and build electronic devices, creativity, and attention to detail.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree Related Field of Study required
• Experience in device engineering in a hospital, industry, or academic 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 scientist, 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level