The Ohio State University · 5 hours ago
Principal Engineer – Medical Modeling, Materials, and Manufacturing
Columbus Campus
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$103K/yr - $134K/yr
6+ years expThe Ohio State University is seeking a Principal Engineer for their Center for Design and Manufacturing Excellence. This role involves designing and executing large-scale medical device product research, engaging with industry partners, and managing complex projects while providing leadership and guidance to staff.
EducationHigher EducationUniversities
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Designs, develops, leads, and executes large-scale medical device product research and development efforts for the Center for Design and Manufacturing Excellence (CDME)
Works closely and interacts with industry partners to scope out highly complex projects and develop detailed statements of work
Engages customers and associated support staff and independently manages and executes entire sales process
Serves as lead writer on large-scale proposals and technical reports to sponsoring agencies
Works closely with OSU faculty, CDME staff and students to accomplish multi-disciplinary engineering tasks
Provides guidance and leadership to less experienced staff members in areas of expertise
Executes technical engineering work through use of personal expertise, advanced manufacturing equipment and software, providing innovative solutions which may set new precedents and standards
Applies developed industry knowledge and advanced understanding of concepts, principles, and technical capabilities to manage projects independently and ensure they are completed in accordance with project milestones, deliverable requirements, and within the agreed upon cost and schedule
Contributes to business development activities by researching funding opportunities, traveling to customer facilities for project meetings, and presenting research results at conferences and symposia
Establishes priorities and supervises student employees (e.g. provides developmental opportunities, coaches to foster development, evaluates performance)
Supports professional development and student program activities of CDME in area of expertise
Responsible for bringing in sufficient funding to support position and any direct reports
Performs special projects and other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree or equivalent
Major: Mechanical, Biomedical, Industrial, or Manufacturing Engineering
6 years' experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
Experience in a professional multi-disciplinary research environment with experience proposal writing and customer engagement
Considerable experience in a R & D setting (i.e., planning and conducting R & D projects/programs in terms of technical and leadership functions)
Experience in medical device product development, fabrication, assembly and testing or prototypes
Preferred
Master's Degree
Major: Mechanical, Biomedical, Industrial, or Manufacturing Engineering
Some combination of: experience and/or training in mechanical design related to medical device product development, DFM, CAD software, fabrication & assembly of prototypes
Experience operating manufacturing equipment such as machining, CNC, injection molding, waterjet, 3D printers, etc
Excellent writing and communication skills
Proven record bringing in external R&D funding
Experience in a supervisory capacity over direct reports or processes is highly desired
University PI status or ability to obtain status
Company
The Ohio State University
The Ohio State University is a public research university based in Columbus, Ohio.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$52.28MKey Investors
AmeriCorps Public AlliesNational Safety CouncilFederal Aviation Administration
2024-07-09Grant· $0.81M
2024-04-29Grant
2024-03-05Grant· $0.35M
Leadership Team
Bill Diffenderffer
Director of Entrepreneurship
Nicole Kraft
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