Research Engineer II

Site: The Brigham and Women's Hospital, Inc.

 

Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals, including doctors, nurses, business people, tech experts, researchers, and systems analysts to advance our mission. As a not-for-profit, we support patient care, research, teaching, and community service, striving to provide exceptional care. We believe that high-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries and invite all applicants to join us and experience what it means to be part of Mass General Brigham.

 

 

Job Summary

Summary<br>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.<br><br>Does this position require Patient Care?<br>No<br><br>Essential Functions<br>-Design new, mechanical, and electronic components and systems using industry standard design control processes. <br>
-Develop complex mechanical systems. <br>
-Design, fabricate, and validate mechanical enclosures, mounts, and subassemblies. <br>
-Design and implement vibration, thermal, and environmental testing methods. <br>
-Produce prototypes of new optical, mechanical, and electronic components and systems. <br>
-Document new and existing parts and procedures to facilitate manufacturing. <br>
-Validate the conformance of components and systems to specifications. <br>
-Troubleshoot and take corrective action for components and systems not meeting specifications. <br>

 

Qualifications

Education
Bachelor's Degree Related Field of Study required

Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree?
No

Licenses and Credentials

Experience
Experience in device engineering in a hospital, industry, or academic 1-2 years preferred and Experience in medical engineering 0-1 year preferred

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- 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.

 

Additional Job Details (if applicable)

Physical Requirements

• Standing Constantly (67-100%)
• Walking Constantly (67-100%)
• Sitting Rarely (Less than 2%)
• Lifting Frequently (34-66%) 35lbs+ (w/assisted device)
• Carrying Frequently (34-66%) 35lbs+ (w/assisted device)
• Pushing Frequently (34-66%)
• Pulling Frequently (34-66%)
• Climbing Occasionally (3-33%)
• Balancing Constantly (67-100%)
• Stooping Occasionally (3-33%)
• Kneeling Occasionally (3-33%)
• Crouching Occasionally (3-33%)
• Crawling Occasionally (3-33%)
• Reaching Frequently (34-66%)
• Gross Manipulation (Handling) Constantly (67-100%)
• Fine Manipulation (Fingering) Frequently (34-66%)
• Feeling Constantly (67-100%)
• Foot Use Rarely (Less than 2%)
• Vision - Far Constantly (67-100%)
• Vision - Near Constantly (67-100%)
• Talking Constantly (67-100%)
• Hearing Constantly (67-100%)

Description:

We are seeking a Research Engineer II, in the Traverso Lab at Brigham and Women’s Hospital with a background in analytical chemistry. Our research group consists of an interdisciplinary team of engineers, chemists, biologists, pharmaceutical scientists, and physicians focused on developing clinically translatable biomedica