Advocate Aurora Health · 1 month ago
Research Engineer, Biomedical Engineering
Winston Salem, NC - 575 N Patterson Ave
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$35.50/hr - $53.25/hr
2+ years expAdvocate Aurora Health is a leading nonprofit integrated health system in the United States, and they are seeking a Research Engineer in Biomedical Engineering to join their research team at Wake Forest University School of Medicine. The successful candidate will contribute to biomechanics research projects, supporting experimental data collection and computational research and development.
Health Care
Responsibilities
Support experimental biomechanics data collection, human subject studies, and computational research and development
Works collaboratively with junior engineers and students within the CIB on engineering and simulation related tasks
Leads laboratory experiments, data collection, and analysis using standard (e.g., MTS) and customized testing platforms
Leads technical aspects related to the design of human subject-based research studies, such as anthropometric or image data collection
Assists with IRB preparation
Leads on site data collection for recruited volunteers
Uses finite element analysis (FEA) tools and related software to support extramurally funded research, and to generate pilot data for new research
Pre-processes FEA simulations using commercial software
Has familiarity with high performance computational clusters
Analyzes FEA simulation results using commercial software
Performs segmentation and other quantitative analysis on medical image data, including CT and MRI
Interfaces with sponsors, colleagues, and collaborators at national and international conferences
Participates in regular project update meetings
Assists writing technical reports and manuscripts
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or a related discipline, plus two years of biomechanics research experience; or an equivalent combination of education and engineering experience (e.g. a Master's degree or higher in mechanical engineering or a related field)
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Experience in mechanical testing, data collection, instrumentation, and related laboratory techniques
Proficiency in CAE tools and computational model development from medical imaging
Experience with finite element analysis and pre- and post-processing capabilities using Matlab or Python
Strong mathematical background and experience using large datasets and advanced statistical methods
Works well within a team environment, comfortable working with volunteer studies for biomechanical data collection
Benefits
Paid Time Off programs
Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
Educational Assistance Program
Company
Advocate Aurora Health
Advocate Aurora Health is a Healthcare
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$10.17MKey Investors
National Cancer Institute
2022-12-02Acquired
2019-08-20Grant· $10.17M
Leadership Team
Don Fosen - CISM, HCISPP
Chief Technology Officer
Jon Kluge
Chief Operating Officer, Senior Vice President, Advocate Aurora Medical Group
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