Research Engineer, Biomedical Engineering

Department:

85082 Wake Forest University Health Sciences - Academic Biomedical Engineering

Status:

Full time

Benefits Eligible:

Yes

Hours Per Week:

40

Schedule Details/Additional Information:

varies

JOB DESCRIPTION

Conducts project related activities for the advancement of the Center for Injury Biomechanics (CIB). Develops best practices around process development and supports engineering and manufacturing initiatives to advance biomechanics technologies.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related engineering discipline with two years biomechanics research experience; or, an equivalent combination of education and experience in an engineering field/industry.

Master's degree or higher in Mechanical Engineering or related engineering discipline preferred.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

1. Highly technical position involving all aspects of biomechanics research related to the core mission of the Wake Forest Center for Injury Biomechanics.

2. Oversees junior engineers and students within the CIB on engineering and simulation related tasks.

3. Uses finite element analysis (FEA) tools and related software to support extramurally funded research, and to generate pilot data for new research.

4. Pre-processes FEA simulations using software such as Hyperworks, LS-Pre Post, and True-grid.

5. Experience using high performance computational clusters, such as the DEAC Cluster at WFU.

6. Analyzes FEA simulation results using software such as Hyperworks or LS-Pre Post.

7. Performs segmentation and other quantitative analysis on medical image data, including CT and MRI.

8. Assists conducting laboratory experiments and data collection including external anthropometry and rapid prototyping studies.

9. Supports the CIB graduate student training mission via occasional lectures related to CAD, FEA, and simulation.

10. Interfaces with sponsors, colleagues, and collaborators at national and international conferences. Participates in regular project update meetings.

11. Assists writing technical reports and manuscripts.

SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS

Excellent oral and written communication skills

Experience with high rate finite element analysis simulations, extensive pre- and post-processing capabilities

Familiar with high performance computing clusters

Advanced experience with CAD modeling

Works well within a team environment

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Clean, comfortable office environment

Some travel

Pay Range

$34.90 - $52.35

Our Commitment to You:

Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including:

Compensation

• Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
• Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job
• Incentive pay for select positions
• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance

Benefits and more

• 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

About Advocate Health 

Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation’s largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits.