Research Engineer III - Biomedical Device Development & Manufacturing - 26006452
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The Benam Lab at the University of Pittsburgh seeks a Research Engineer III to support the design, development, and optimization of biomedical devices for human-relevant experimental systems. The role focuses on device fabrication, process development, and manufacturability, contributing to early-stage prototyping and advancement toward technical maturity and deployment. The engineer will work on robust, reproducible, and scalable production of experimental platforms.
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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 View the full job description on the employer's website. Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. PI287685270 / 17-2031.00 Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers
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- US median$143–252K/yr925 salary ranges
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- Olive Jobs lists 28 open Research Engineer jobs in Pennsylvania and 1,250 across the US. 6% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
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- This posting asks for at least 2 years of experience; Research Engineer postings that state a minimum ask for 3 years at the median (718 postings).
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- This posting asks for a bachelor's degree; 377 of the 1,250 open Research Engineer jobs (30%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.
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