Research Engineer
Listed on 2026-08-14
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Engineering
Mechanical Engineer, Biomedical Engineer
Site:
The Brigham and Women's Hospital, Inc.
Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals, including doctors, nurses, business people, tech experts, researchers, and systems analysts to advance our mission. As a not-for-profit, we support patient care, research, teaching, and community service, striving to provide exceptional care. We believe that high-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries and invite all applicants to join us and experience what it means to be part of Mass General Brigham.
Summary
Job Summary
Will support the development of systems and probes being developed for research and clinical applications through all development phases, including design, prototyping, fabrication, validation, utilization, and maintenance. Highly desired qualities are creativity, attention to detail, and experience with biomedical optics. Will participate on multiple projects, and assist in the design and fabrication of , mechanical, and electronic components in new devices, reviewing and documenting the manufacturing process for in-production devices, and troubleshooting the performance of existing systems.
Does this position require Patient Care?
No
Essential Functions
- Design new, mechanical, and electronic components and systems using industry standard design control processes.
- Develop complex mechanical systems.
- Design, fabricate, and validate mechanical enclosures, mounts, and subassemblies.
- Design and implement vibration, thermal, and environmental testing methods.
- Produce prototypes of new optical, mechanical, and electronic components and systems.
- Document new and existing parts and procedures to facilitate manufacturing.
- Validate the conformance of components and systems to specifications.
- Troubleshoot and take corrective action for components and systems not meeting specifications.
Education Bachelor's Degree Related Field of Study required Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree? No Licenses and Credentials Experience Experience in device engineering in a hospital, industry, or academic 1-2 years preferred and Experience in medical engineering 0-1 year preferred Knowledge,
Skills and Abilities
- Skill in management of engineering projects and/or personnel.
- Ability to work in an interdisciplinary team of scientist, engineers and medical doctors.
- Ability to diagnose and solve technical and/or system problems of moderate complexity.
- Computer literacy to the level of at least word processing, spreadsheets, databases, graphics, statistics, engineering tools and programming.
- Skill in technical writing.
- Experience using fabrication tools.
Physical Requirements
Additional Job Details (if applicable)
- Standing Constantly (67-100%)
- Walking Constantly (67-100%)
- Sitting Rarely (Less than 2%)
- Lifting Frequently (34-66%) 35lbs+ (w/assisted device)
- Carrying Frequently (34-66%) 35lbs+ (w/assisted device)
- Pushing Frequently (34-66%)
- Pulling Frequently (34-66%)
- Climbing Occasionally (3-33%)
- Balancing Constantly (67-100%)
- Stooping Occasionally (3-33%)
- Kneeling Occasionally (3-33%)
- Crouching Occasionally (3-33%)
- Crawling Occasionally (3-33%)
- Reaching Frequently (34-66%)
- Gross Manipulation (Handling) Constantly (67-100%)
- Fine Manipulation (Fingering) Frequently (34-66%)
- Feeling Constantly (67-100%)
- Foot Use Rarely (Less than 2%)
- Vision
- Far Constantly (67-100%) - Vision
- Near Constantly (67-100%) - Talking Constantly (67-100%)
- Hearing Constantly (67-100%)
The Traverso lab (Lab 4 Translational Engineering – L4TE) is focused on translational medicine. Our main goal is to help people through the use of medicine and engineering. Research projects involve medical devices that can range from diagnostic, drug delivery, surgical, and implantable devices.
This position will require direct on-boarding and will be stationed at the Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston, but will involve work with a multidisciplinary team from across the different MIT/Harvard/BWH institutions.
Position Overview
In this role, you will be part of the fabrication team comprised of mechanical engineers, electrical engineers, imaging specialists, and microfabrication and micro/nano technology experts. The work with this multidisciplinary group of researchers will cover design, fabrication, and testing of medical devices with a specific focus on novel drug delivery devices. The position also covers many aspects of design and fabrication including 3D printers (SLA and FDM), CNC milling, injection molding, laser micromachining, and many other mechanical fabrication/testing equipment.
Responsibilities
- Work on the design of medical devices and drug delivery systems
- Operate and maintain mechanical fabrication/testing equipment
- Perform mechanical/chemical characterization
- Execute statistical analysis of experiments
- Summarize and document research results/findings
Required Qualifications & Skills
Pursuing a research position post-graduation from a B.S or M.S., or equivalent in mechanical engineering, biomedical engineering, or a…
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