HERL Research Engineer II

University of Pittsburgh • Pittsburgh, PA • 2h ago

The University of Pittsburgh/U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Human Engineering Research Laboratories (HERL) is a collaborative venture advancing rehabilitation technology. Committed to enhancing the independence and quality of life for individuals with disabilities, HERL merges expertise from academia and the VA system. Our mission is to innovate, design, and implement cutting-edge technologies, promoting mobility, accessibility, and improved healthcare for those with disabilities. Through interdisciplinary research, HERL strives to empower individuals and shape the future of assistive technology.

HERL regularly engages in the design and fabrication of novel medical devices, unique data collection instrumentation, and customized research setups. To build these devices, HERL has a state-of-the-art fabrication facility that includes numerous specialized machining technologies, such as CNC milling, CNC turning, laser cutter, wire EDM, 3D printing, and welding. To design and operate this sophisticated equipment, HERL employs engineers, scientists, and trades people who have specific knowledge in their use.

HERL is seeking to hire a full-time staff Biomedical Engineer at the Research Engineer II level. Responsibilities include:

Conducting background research into problem topics, electromechanical design with CAD, Matlab, and physics simulations; data analysis with tools such as Matlab, SPSS, or Excel; software design, and project organization and documentation. Assignments may be whole projects with assistance from others, or assisting others on a portion of a project.

Physical fabrication using a wide range of traditional and CNC machine tools, assembling and troubleshooting custom made or modified devices, and data collection for both bench top and human participant experiments.

Communication and presentation of the work to internal and external stakeholders in a professional and concise manner through meetings, conference calls, invention disclosures, white papers, grant submissions, and academic publications.

Assisting students, other staff, and faculty in the completion of HERL projects. Activities may include design consulting, software training, machine operation training, data analysis consulting, reviewing and editing publications, and other professional development. The incumbent will be expected to be responsive to customer needs and find solutions to move projects forward.

Supporting engineering infrastructure ranging from large CNC mills to software repositories. The incumbent will be expected to help with maintaining, organizing, and supplying this infrastructure. This includes helping prepare purchase orders, assisting with equipment maintenance, communicating with external vendors, making sure files project files are properly organized for back-up, and practicing good laboratory hygiene at all times.

Adherence to legal, regulatory and policy requirements required of the VA and University of Pittsburgh. This includes IRB compliance, biosafety compliance, physical security, information security, conflict of interest reporting, and financial reporting.

Job Summary

Assists with designing, fabricating, and maintaining research instrumentation. Assists with the development of conceptual project design and instrumentation, software programs, and data collection methods. Assists with conducting research. Conducts laboratory procedures, develops software for analysis, and implements robotic equipment protocols. Coordinates work of students and interns.

Essential Functions

Assists with designing, fabricating, and maintaining research instrumentation, including developing and constructing hardware instrumentation, evaluating commercial resources, methods and materials, implementing algorithms, creating software, and investigating new

approaches and technologies.

Assists with the development of conceptual project design and instrumentation, software programs, and data collection methods.

Assists with conducting research, including setting up, calibrating, and operating instrumentation; perform complex data collection and analysis, maintaining research records, conducting human subject trials, and preparing protocols and reports.

Conducts laboratory procedures, testing, data analysis, develops software for analysis, and implements robotic equipment protocols.

Coordinates work of students/interns as directed.

Physical Effort

Light. May be required to move objects up to 25 pounds occasionally. Work is largely performed in an office environment and requires the ability to operate standard office equipment and keyboards.

Assignment Category: Full-time regular

Job Classification: Staff.Research Engineer II

Job Family: Research

Job Sub Family: Research Engineering

Campus: Pittsburgh

Minimum Education Level Required: Bachelor's Degree

Minimum Years of Experience Required: 1

Will this position accept substitution in lieu of education or experience: Combination of education and relevant experience will be considered in lieu of education and/ or experience requirement.

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Work Arrangement: Monday - Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Hiring Range: TBD Based Upon Qualifications

Relocation_Offered: No

Visa Sponsorship Provided: No

Background Check: For position finalists, employment with the University will require successful completion of a background check

Child Protection Clearances: Not Applicable

Required Documents: Resume

Optional Documents: Not Applicable

PI277845397

Similar Jobs

PLUS Software Engineering Intern - HCII - School of Computer Science

Carnegie Mellon University • Pittsburgh, PA • 2h ago

IT & Engineering

. Carnegie Mellon University is a private, global research university that challenges the curious and hardworking to deliver work that matters. Our extraordinary institution has distinctive areas of excellence and a cult...

2h ago

Go to Apply

^System Software Development Engineer - 5918940

Accenture • Pittsburgh, PA • 4h ago

IT & Engineering

Accenture Flex offers you the flexibility of local fixed-duration project-based work powered by Accenture, a leading global professional services company. Accenture is consistently recognized on FORTUNE's 100 Best Compan...

4h ago

Go to Apply

AI Software Native Engineer

Accenture • Pittsburgh, PA • 10h ago

IT & Engineering

We are: A forward-thinking services company at the forefront of AI-native innovation. We partner with enterprise clients to create next-generation, agent-powered workflows engineered to scale in real-world settings. Our...

10h ago

Go to Apply

Animal Husbandry Technician - Neuroscience Institute

Carnegie Mellon University • Pittsburgh, PA • 10h ago

IT & Engineering

Carnegie Mellon University is a private, global research university that challenges the curious and hardworking to deliver work that matters. Our extraordinary institution has distinctive areas of excellence and a cultur...

10h ago

Go to Apply

AI & Machine Learning Engineer - Staff II - Consulting - Open Location

EY • Pittsburgh, PA • 11h ago

IT & Engineering

Location: Anywhere in Country At EY, we're all in to shape your future with confidence. We'll help you succeed in a globally connected powerhouse of diverse teams and take your career wherever you want it to go. Join EY...

11h ago

Go to Apply

Hydrology & Hydraulics Engineer

Greenman-Pedersen, Inc. • Pittsburgh, PA • 15h ago

IT & Engineering

Job Preview GPI offers excellent benefits, including a 401(k) plan, ESOP, medical/dental/vision plans, paid time off, and more. GPI is an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration fo...

15h ago

Go to Apply

Engineer

HEI Hotels and Resorts • Mars, PA • 15h ago

IT & Engineering

Reference #: JR108149 About Us Located at the intersection of I-79 and the Pennsylvania Turnpike, we are an accessible choice for guests and employees from neighboring states. Don't meet every single requirement of this...

15h ago

Go to Apply

Highway Design Engineer

Johnson, Mirmiran, and Thompson Inc. • Pittsburgh, PA • 17h ago

IT & Engineering

Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson is a dynamic, 100% employee-owned consulting firm of more than 2,400 professionals that provides a full range of multi-disciplined engineering, architecture, information technology, and r...

17h ago

Go to Apply

Water/Wastewater Design Engineer

Johnson Mirmiran & Thompson • Pittsburgh, PA • 17h ago

IT & Engineering

Water/Wastewater Design Engineer LinkedIn Twitter Email Message Share Water/ Waste Water Engineering Pittsburgh, PA * ID: 24175 * Full-Time/Regular Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson is a dynamic, 100% employee-owned consu...

17h ago

Go to Apply

Subsurface Utility Engineering Field Technician I

Johnson Mirmiran & Thompson • Pittsburgh, PA • 17h ago

IT & Engineering

Subsurface Utility Engineering Field Technician I LinkedIn Twitter Email Message Share Surveying / Subsurface Utility Engineering Pittsburgh, PA * ID: 24179 * Full-Time/Regular Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson is a dynam...

17h ago

Go to Apply

Subscribe to get new jobs sent directly to you
(no charge, cancel anytime)

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.