Research Engineer III - Biomedical Device Development & Manufacturing

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• Research Engineer III - Biomedical Device Development & Manufacturing Med-Medicine - Pennsylvania-Pittsburgh - (26006452) The Benam Lab (https://www.benamlab.net/) at the University of Pittsburgh Departments of Medicine and Bioengineering is seeking a highly motivated Research Engineer III to support the design, development, and optimization of advanced biomedical devices used in human-relevant experimental systems.
• This role focuses on device fabrication, process development, and manufacturability to enable robust, reproducible, and scalable production of experimental platforms.
• The position will contribute to both early-stage prototyping and advancement toward higher levels of technical maturity and deployment.
• Required Qualifications * Bachelor's degree in biomedical engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical / System Engineering, or a related field * Minimum of 2 years of relevant experience in device design, prototyping, or fabrication * Experience with engineering design tools (e.g., CAD software) * Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail * Ability to work effectively in multidisciplinary research and engineering environments Preferred Qualifications * Master's or Ph.D.
• in a relevant engineering discipline * Experience with fabrication of small-scale or precision-engineered devices, including Organs-on-Chips, injection molding, and CNC milling * Familiarity with polymer-based materials and manufacturing processes * Experience with iterative prototyping and design-for-manufacturing principles * Experience working at the interface of engineering and biological systems **Job Summary** --------------- Designs, fabricates, and maintains research instrumentation and develops conceptual project design and instrumentation, software programs, and data collection methods.
• Assists with conducting research.
• Oversees research projects and writes and presents results reports at conferences.
• Essential Functions * Design, prototype, and refine biomedical devices and components supporting advanced experimental systems * Develop and optimize fabrication processes to ensure consistency, quality, and scalability * Contribute to selection and evaluation of materials, fabrication methods, and assembly workflows * Perform testing and validation of device performance, including durability, reproducibility, and functional integrity * Collaborate with scientific and engineering teams to align device design with experimental requirements * Maintain documentation related to design iterations, fabrication processes, and quality control * Troubleshoot device-related issues and implement design improvements * Support coordination of engineering activities across multidisciplinary teams and contribute to project execution * Contribute to preparation of technical documentation, reports, and related materials Physical Effort Must be able to sit or stand for prolonged periods of time and perform hands-on engineering and laboratory tasks, including device assembly and testing.
• *The University of Pittsburgh is an equal opportunity employer / disability / veteran.* Assignment Category Full-time regular Job Classification Staff.Research Engineer III Job Family Research Job Sub-Family Research Engineering Campus Pittsburgh Minimum Education Level Required Bachelor's Degree Minimum Years of Experience Required 2 Will this position accept substitution in lieu of education or experience?
• Combination of education and relevant experience will be considered in lieu of education and/ or experience requirement.
• Work Schedule Monday - Friday; 8:30am - 5pm Work Arrangement On-Campus: Teams that work on campus, in an office, or in a lab.
• Hiring Range TBD Based Upon Qualifications Relocation Offered No Visa Sponsorship Provided Yes Background Check For position finalists, employment with the University will require successful completion of a background check Child Protection Clearances Not Applicable Required Documents Resume Optional Documents Cover Letter

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