Rady Children's Hospital-San Diego · 16 hours ago
Innovation Engineer - 3D Innovation Center
San Diego, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$37.63/hr - $51.75/hr
3+ years expRady Children's Health is seeking an Innovation Engineer to join their dynamic 3D Innovations Lab in San Diego. The role involves collaborating with team members to perform 3D reconstructions, post-process medical images, and support 3D printing to improve patient outcomes.
Health Care
Responsibilities
Perform cross-sectional image post-processing inclusive of anatomy/physiology identification, medical image segmentation, 3D reconstruction, CAD modeling for patient-specific anatomical models
Develop and analyze computational information for operative support and academic research
Develop bespoke solutions (hardware and/or software) to support operational efficiency and excellence
Review technological developments and seek opportunities for deployments with appropriate personnel
Work in interdisciplinary teams to problem-solve and assist in quality improvement initiatives
Develop appropriate healthcare 3D printing applications inclusive of anatomical models, cutting guides, and other 3D printed bespoke solutions
Follow tracking maintenance/quality and established process/workflow for 3D printing/device design
Ensure 3D printing methods, materials, and capabilities match intended application
Follow appropriate maintenance of 3D Printers, inventory management, waste management
Develop, test, and support bespoke software development for operative and operational support
Develop/implement and support advanced visualization and extended reality technologies (e.g., VR)
Development educational/training tools with appropriate 3D and fabrication technology for patients, families, staff or physicians
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree
3 Years of Experience
Intermediate knowledge in cross-sectional anatomy and physiology, medical imaging post-processing, and medical imaging safety
Fundamental knowledge in sterile technique
Intermediate knowledge in 3D modeling (i.e., surface mesh) and CAD modeling (e.g., SolidWorks)
Intermediate knowledge in 3D printing (in particular, binder jetting, material extrusion, material jetting, powder bed fusion, and vat photopolymerization)
Intermediate knowledge of Quality System Regulation (e.g., 21CFR820, ISO 13485)
Advanced design thinking principles
Advanced engineering design principles including project management (e.g., Agile)
Ability to communicate scientific or engineering concepts to non-engineers
Fundamental programming knowledge (in particular, C#, Matlab, Java, python)
Intermediate human subject research process (e.g., Institutional Review Board, HIPAA), and methodologies (e.g., statistics)
Intermediate knowledge of extended reality (e.g., AR/VR displays) operations
Demonstrated commitment to valuing diversity and contributing to an inclusive working and learning environment
Preferred
Master's Degree
5 Years of Experience
Advanced knowledge in cross-sectional anatomy and physiology, medical imaging post-processing, and medical imaging safety
Intermediate knowledge in sterile technique
Advanced knowledge of designing cutting guides and other 3D prints for use in the surgical setting
Advanced knowledge in 3D modeling (i.e., surface mesh) and CAD modeling (e.g., SolidWorks)
Advanced knowledge in 3D printing (in particular, binder jetting, material extrusion, material jetting, powder bed fusion, and vat photopolymerization)
Advanced knowledge of Quality System Regulation (e.g., 21CFR820, ISO 13485)
Advanced programming knowledge (in particular, C#, Matlab, Java, python) and database schema (e. g., SQL)
Intermediate knowledge of extended reality (e.g., AR/VR displays) operations and software development
Company
Rady Children's Hospital-San Diego
Ranked as one of the 10 best children’s hospitals in the nation by U.S.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$0.4MKey Investors
Hyundai Hope On Wheels
2024-08-28Grant· $0.4M
Leadership Team
Patrick Frias
Founder, CEO & President
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