Job Summary The IDS Applied Engineering team at Boston Children's Hospital collaborates closely with clinicians to design and develop a range of innovative solutions aimed at enhancing healthcare simulation training and education, delivering patient-specific medical devices, facilitating on-site prototyping capabilities, and creating cutting-edge solutions to advance the quality of patient care.
This Development Engineer I will be responsible to:
Contribute to concept, design development and fabrication projects within the team, and occasionally take the lead on smaller-scale projects
Assist in the upkeep of the engineering studios and their equipment, ensure adherence to local practices and guidelines for the internal procedures and equipment usage
Keep abreast of technological advances in relevant areas of interest and provide valuable insights and recommendations to the management team
Support the team in identifying opportunities for enhancing existing services or introducing new services to the Immersive Design Systems Applied Engineering team
To qualify, you must have:
A Bachelor's degree in Engineering or similar field and 2 years of related experience in one or more of the following: 3D Printing, Computer-Aided Design, Organic Modeling, Device Development, Software Development, Immersive Technologies (VR, AR), Device Manufacturing, Hands on prototyping. A Master's degree is preferred.
Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing
Ability to work effectively both independently or as a member of a work team
Ability to manage time effectively and prioritize tasks. Basic project management skills
Basic understanding of engineering and device design development principles, concepts, and techniques
Familiarity with engineering design software and tools, proficiency in computer-aided design (CAD SolidWorks preferred) and or organic 3D modeling software
Skilled at critically analyzing options and creating effective solutions to new challenges
Ability to perform role with curiosity and willingness to learn and adapt to new technologies and tools
This is a hybrid/remote position
Boston Children's Hospital offers competitive compensation and unmatched benefits including flexible schedules, affordable health, vision and dental insurance, child care and student loan subsidies, generous levels of time off, 403(b) Retirement Savings plan, Pension, Tuition and certain License and Certification Reimbursement, cell phone plan discounts and discounted rates on T-passes. Experience the benefits of passion and teamwork.
Boston Children's Hospital is a 395-bed comprehensive center for pediatric health care. As one of the largest pediatric medical centers in the United States, Children's offers a complete range of health care services for children from birth through 21 years of age.