Job Description

University of Utah Job Description

Job Summary

Conceptualizes, designs, prototypes, tests and develops for actual use, improved and innovative biomedical devices, processes or systems.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, or related field plus two years related experience or equivalency required. Other qualifications include:

• Ability to create CAD models and drawings
• Ability to apply knowledge of applicable anatomy and physiology
• Ability to apply knowledge of at least one clinical area
• Ability to apply knowledge of at least one biomedical product / process / system area
• Ability to apply knowledge of engineering sciences and technology
• Ability to apply knowledge of statistical methods
• Effective with personal time management
• Good written and oral communication skills
• Flexibility, persistence, resourcefulness, and a drive to succeed

Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position description.

Disclaimer

This job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification.  It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to the job.

Essential Functions

1. Development of unmet needs / voice of the customer requirements / design inputs
2. Ideation and concept development
3. Development of designs / specifications / test methods / processes / manufacturing methods
4. Test protocol development, benchtop / in vitro / in vivo testing, and report writing
5. Employing analytic methods to evaluate concepts and designs
6. Ensuring thorough and compliant design documentation
7. Conducting risk analyses per applicable standards
8. Conducting biomedical product / process / system / prior art benchmarking
9. Developing cost of goods or cost of service models
10. Participating in design review meetings
11. Support regulatory approval processes and submissions
12. Working with cross functional project teams, including physicians, researchers, manufacturers, and other related experts or project partners
13. Contributing to new intellectual property via lab notebook documentation, invention disclosures, reduction to practice, and patent application reviews

Problem Solving

Assignments are defined in terms of reasonably defined objectives and are of limited to moderate scope and limited to moderate technical complexity.  Relies on sound judgment to plan and accomplish goals.

Comments

Work Environment and Level of Frequency typically required

Nearly Continuously: Office environment.

Physical Requirements and Level of Frequency that may be required

Nearly Continuously: Sitting, hearing, listening, talking.

Often: Repetitive hand motion (such as typing), walking. 

Seldom: Bending, reaching overhead.