Principal Research Engineer - Urology

                    

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Job Title

Principal Research Engineer - Urology

                        

Location

Cleveland

                    

Facility

Remote Location

                     

Department

Urology-Integrated Surgical Institute

                      

Job Code

T30007

                     

Shift

Days

                       

Schedule

8:00am-5:00pm

                       

Job Summary

                         

Job Details

Principal Research Engineer - Urology 

Join the Cleveland Clinic team where you will work alongside passionate caregivers and provide patient-first healthcare. You will receive endless support and appreciation and build a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world.    

As a Principal Research Engineer, you will perform routine engineering investigations in support of current research or product development efforts using engineering software analysis tools, prepare design sketches or drawings, assist with the design, development, and evaluation of prototype medical devices and perform other duties. 

A caregiver in this position works from 8:00AM – 5:00PM.  

A caregiver who excels in this role will:  

• Perform independent analysis, investigation, and planning of specific engineering criteria, characteristics and features to meet assignment goals. 
• Assume responsibility for the planning, organizing, directing and coordinating of a wide variety of complex program initiatives. 
• Conduct continuing studies and analyses to determine the feasibility of various advanced engineering approaches to define concepts and criteria for further programs or to resolve major problems in current programs. 
• Resolve technical problems requiring the use of advanced theories, concepts and principles. 
• Lead in the development of prototypes, medical devices, equipment or software. 
• Assign components of the project initiatives to other engineers, technicians and designers and oversee the work. 
• Collaborate with other engineers/investigators on major changes in project initiatives as they relate to other assignments, funds and priorities. 
• Prepare cost estimates and monitor expenditures. 
• Provide recommendations on the purchase of new equipment.  

Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:  

• Bachelor of Science in biomedical, mechanical or electrical engineering or a related field 
• Six years of directly related experience 
• A Master’s Degree and four years of experience may substitute the experience requirement 

Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:  

• Advanced degree 

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Physical Requirements:

• Perform work in a stationary position for extended periods
• Operate a computer and other office equipment
• Communicate and exchange accurate information
• Ability to distinguish color
• Manual dexterity to handle specimens and repair equipment
• Ability to lift and transport equipment or specimens weighing up to 20 pounds
• Possible exposure to hazardous chemicals, bio-hazards, radioactive materials, etc.

Personal Protective Equipment:

• Follow standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required

                       

The policy of Cleveland Clinic Health System and its system hospitals (Cleveland Clinic Health System) is to provide equal opportunity to all of our caregivers and applicants for employment in our tobacco free and drug free environment. All offers of employment are followed by testing for controlled substance and nicotine. All offers of employment are follwed by testing for controlled substances and nicotine. All new caregivers must clear a nicotine test within their 90-day new hire period. Cand