Biomedical Engineer II

Responsibilities

• Maintains responsibility for biomedical engineering design in support of projects.
• Provides full range of professional biomedical engineering services in all phases of research, design, and construction.
• Manages and coordinates in-house biomedical design projects, including responsibility for engineering and constructing simulation models using various techniques, including 3-D design modeling, 3-D printing, and polymer molding techniques.
• Establishes protocol for all laboratory work and may assign and supervise selected tasks to subordinate staff.
• Develops and designs physical and/or digital simulation models using 3-D computer-aided design (CAD) software, including the creation of anatomical models (kidney, liver, brain, etc.) and/or other surgical skills simulators.
• Designs prototypes new models.
• Reviews literature for advances in the biomedical field, and conducts focus groups with clients.
• Develops high-level designs for new projects and interfaces with clients to determine needs and design specifications.
• Ensures the integrity and security of all study data at all times.
• Follows laboratory regulations and ensures compliance with institution policies and/or requirements.
• Drafts research papers and grant proposals, including analysis of data.
• Provides professional advice and judgement in testing of polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) formulations and additives to meet client needs.
• Troubleshoots and maintains CAD software and 3-D printers in cases of simple malfunctions.
• Escalates higher level malfunctions to the supervisor or other individuals as needed.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree and 2 years of relevant experience required.
• Master's degree preferred.
• Or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of CAD software (Solid Works, Autodesk, Mesh Mixer, etc.) preferred.
• Knowledge of Mechanical Testing Systems (MTS) preferred.