Research Engineer III
About the role
As our Research Engineer III in our Neuromodulation Research Department you will have broad discretion and independence granted by the laboratory chief or division head and collaborating faculty members, the Research Engineer III (RE3) engages in the designing, developing, implementation of biomedical engineering and other research experiments. Join SJHMC in Phoenix AZ., a 571-bed nonprofit founded by the Sisters of Mercy over 125 years ago. We're more than a hospital; we're a global destination for life-changing care, embracing patients with humankindness. Leaders In Specialized Care Barrow Neurological Institute (BNI): A world-renowned center for groundbreaking neurological research and innovative treatments. Norton Thoracic Institute (NTI): A national leader in advanced thoracic care with pioneering surgical techniques. Level I Trauma Center: One of Arizona's busiest ERs, providing immediate, comprehensive care for critically injured patients 24/7. Why SJHMC? Culture of Excellence & Well-being: We care for our people, fostering professional and personal growth. Community & Collaboration: Be part of a network committed to global health and well-being. Join a Legacy, Shape a Future: Over 20% of our patients travel internationally for our specialized care.
Responsibilities
- Method development
- Design of automatic data collection programs
- Design and drafting of fixtures and test apparatuses (using rapid prototyping, manual machining or other methods)
- Provides technical biomedical engineering support in the design, repair, modification of specialized equipment and their applications
- Guidance to more junior research engineers and laboratory trainees
- Expert partnership in interactions with the laboratory or division head
- Maintains supply inventory, organization and other records
- Remains within known fiscal limits when budgeting and forecasting for supplies, preventing delays due to inadequate supplies
- Maintains quality control of all equipment utilized in his/her research area by initiating routine service checks, preventive maintenance, and calibrating in accordance with equipment manuals, ensuring all equipment is performing to standard and training new personnel on equipment use
- Creates, maintains, and updates lab's internal procedure manuals
- Is constructive and positive when communicating observations, suggestions, problems and questions and is a good listener
- Maintains professionalism, openness and honesty in oral and written communications with team members
- Maintains relationships with vendors to ensure up-to-date knowledge of outsourcing options; finds outsourcing options for engineered equipment to minimize cost and man-hours
- Expert knowledge of vendors and manufacturers such as the acquisitions of appropriate parts and equipment and the maintenance of the laboratory's needs
- Keeps accurate records of research results and efforts and presents findings in regular lab meetings
- Executes experiments using designs largely created with independence granted by the laboratory or division head
- Contributes new ideas for increasing scope and impact of ongoing projects
- Assists in writing and proofreading test reports, manuscripts and grant applications
- Participates in continuing education such as searching and reading literature, attending presentations, and attending national conferences
- Performs tasks outside of area of focus as needed by other team members