Sr. Research Engineer
 Brigham and Women's Hospital | |
 United States, Massachusetts, Cambridge | |
| 65 Landsdowne Street (Show on map) | |
 Sep 23, 2025 | |
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Summary
Responsible for leading and contributing to cutting-edge research projects that advance medical knowledge and support the development of innovative healthcare technologies by designing, implementing, and optimizing experimental setups, as well as collaborating with researchers, physicians, and other interdisciplinary teams. Does this position require Patient Care? No Essential Functions -Lead research projects, collaborating with principal investigators and research teams to define project objectives, milestones, and timelines. -Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers, technicians, and researchers involved in the projects. -Design, develop, and optimize experimental setups and devices that address specific research questions and support data collection and analysis. -Implement data acquisition systems and software for experimental data collection and analysis. -Collaborate with researchers to process and interpret data, applying statistical methods and engineering tools to draw meaningful conclusions. -Oversee the maintenance, calibration, and troubleshooting of laboratory equipment and instruments. -Collaborate with physicians, researchers, and other healthcare professionals to integrate engineering solutions into medical research and healthcare applications. -Develop prototypes and conduct validation studies to ensure the accuracy, reliability, and safety of engineered systems and devices. Education Physical Requirements
The Senior Research Engineer will work within the fabrication team, which includes mechanical engineers, electrical engineers, imaging specialists, and micro/nanofabrication experts. Work will encompass the design, fabrication, and testing of medical devices, with a strong emphasis on novel drug delivery systems. This includes hands-on microfabrication, 3D printing (SLA and FDM), CNC milling, injection molding, laser micromachining, and other fabrication/testing methods. Responsibilities
Additional Senior Research Engineer Responsibilities:
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 related field; 3-5 yearsof relevant experience. An ideal candidate will have a research background in biomedical engineering as well as hands-on experience/rapid prototyping skills, but training to gain further skills will be available. Candidates with relevant experience in the following areas are encouraged to apply:
Candidate must have self-motivation and willingness to learn new tools and techniques; strong organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills; ability to work independently and as part of a team; comfort summarizing and reporting results to interdisciplinary researchers; commitment to exceeding standards and producing accurate, high-quality work; meticulous attention to detail; practiced documentation skills; and ability to follow safety procedures and maintain a safe work environment. The Brigham and Women's Hospital, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. By embracing diverse skills, perspectives and ideas, we choose to lead. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. | |