RESEARCH & DEV ENGINEER III

School of Medicine

Established in 1930, Duke University School of Medicine is the youngest of the nation's top medical schools. Ranked sixth among medical schools in the nation, the School takes pride in being an inclusive community of outstanding learners, investigators, clinicians, and staff where interdisciplinary collaboration is embraced and great ideas accelerate translation of fundamental scientific discoveries to improve human health locally and around the globe. Composed of more than 2,600 faculty physicians and researchers, nearly 2,000 students, and more than 6,200 staff, the Duke University School of Medicine along with the Duke University School of Nursing, and Duke University Health System comprise Duke Health, a world-class academic medical center. The Health System encompasses Duke University Hospital, Duke Regional Hospital, Duke Raleigh Hospital, Duke Health Integrated Practice, Duke Primary Care, Duke Home Care and Hospice, Duke Health and Wellness, and multiple affiliations.

Occupational Summary

Provide journeyman level professional engineering services by performing a variety of technical duties involved in planning, design, construction, alteration and testing related to electrical, electronic, biomedical and/or mechanical engineering fields in support of research and development activities. 

Work Performed

Perform varied and somewhat complex professional engineering duties to design, develop, construct and test specialized instruments, equipment, apparatus and systems for the development of engineering projects, the solution of engineering problems, and other research and development activities; analyze systems to determine feasibility of design implementation. 

Provide engineering assistance, instruction and consultation to faculty and student researchers and to staff members for resolution of special problems; demonstrate techniques for operating specialized equipment. 

Provide electronic and computer support for interfacing analog experiments with digital computers to include designing and implementing hardware, software, and digital and analog circuits; integrate analog and digital hardware with computer software in system development. 

Collect information and data through observation, experimentation, and various other methods; maintain or supervise the maintenance of technical files and manuals of information. 

Recommend and procure electrical, mechanical, biomedical, video and optical equipment appropriate for laboratory or project needs; maintain records of expenditures. Ensure compliance with applicable safety and efficacy requirements. 

Schedule and supervise routine maintenance on components, apparatus and systems; troubleshoot problems and perform repair work as needed. Recommend various personnel actions including, but not limited to, hiring, performance appraisal, promotions, transfers and vacation schedules. 

Perform other related duties incidental to the work described herein. 

The above statements describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this classification. This is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties required of personnel so classified. 

Required Qualifications at this Level

Education/Training:

Work requires a thorough knowledge of the principles of engineering and related natural sciences acquired through completion of a Bachelor's degree program in an Engineering science or a related natural science such as Physics or Chemistry. Due to professional exemption, equivalent experience cannot be substituted for bachelor's degree. 

 

Experience: