Motion Analysis Center Engineer
Posted 3 days ago
Company Overview
Shriners Children’s is an organization that respects, supports, and values each other. Named as the 2025 best mid-sized employer by Forbes, we are engaged in providing excellence in patient care, embracing multi-disciplinary education, and research with global impact. We foster a learning environment that values evidenced based practice, experience, innovation, and critical thinking. Our compassion, integrity, accountability, and resilience define us as leaders in pediatric specialty care for our children and their families.
With 20+ hospitals, outpatient clinics, ambulatory care centers and outreach locations across the globe, we provide excellent care to children up to age 18 regardless of their family’s ability to pay or insurance status. Please click here to learn more about our locations.
Job Description
Job Summary
The Motion Analysis Center Engineer is responsible for the operation, maintenance, and data acquisition within the Shriners Hospitals for Children Motion Analysis Center, supporting clinical care and research initiatives.
Key Responsibilities
Under the direction of the System MAC engineer, the MAC engineer obtains and maintains CMLA accreditation.
Maintains competency in equipment calibration, collection of the raw data, processing of data and report generation.
Assist System MAC Engineer and Development Specialist with the development and integration of new clinical programs.
Provides orientation and training to new therapists, technicians, students and volunteers to ensure proper use of equipment, accurate data collection and processing with output consistent with lab protocol.
Functions as a role model within the healthcare team, promoting a positive, organized and safe work environment based on open communication.
Required Qualifications
Minimum B.S. in Biomedical or Mechanical Engineering, Kinesiology, or related field.
Minimum 2 years of motion analysis and/or biomechanics experience
Minimum 2 years of programming experience (Python, R)
Preferred Qualifications
M.S. or higher preferred in Biomedical or Mechanical Engineering, Kinesiology, or related field.
2+ years of motion analysis and/or biomechanics experience.
2+ years of programming experience (Python, R).
Experience with computer vision, markerless motion capture, or design and testing of ML models a plus.
Database management and querying (SQL, GraphQL).
Familiarity with Vicon Nexus motion capture ecosystems
Shriners Children's is changing lives every day through innovative pediatric specialty care, world-class research and outstanding medical education. With locations in the United States, Canada and Mexico, we provide advanced care for children with orthopaedic conditions, burns, spinal cord injuries, and cleft lip and palate, regardless of a family's ability to pay. Shriners Hospitals for Children is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization and relies on the generosity of donors. All donations are tax deductible to the fullest extent permitted by law. If you know of a child Shriners Hospitals for Children might be able to help, please call our toll-free patient referral line: In the U.S.: 800.237.5055 In Canada: 800.361.7256
Key team members
Pat Edwards, M.A.
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