Position : Sr Engineer Req# : 9912-1
Location : Irvine, CA (100% Onsite)
Duration : 12 Months Contract
Job Description :
As a Senior Engineer for Experimental Hemodynamics, you will be responsible for ensuring that development testing is executed on time with precision and efficiency. Your responsibilities include managing hemodynamics test planning and scheduling, test article / fixtures build and test setup including instrumentation. You will support both transcatheter heart valve (THV) product development and research and development teams.
- What does your group do? My team is officially called “Advanced Imaging and Hemodynamics Group”, we support new design development, clinical validation, regulatory submission testing, and fundamental research activities.
- Does your team use any specific technology / software you want us to look out for? As listed in the minimum requirements, we require hands-on experience with LaVision DaVis, MATLAB, and Solidworks for this role, as well as basic office software.
- What will the work schedule be? Can any overtime be expected? How many days are on-site? Full-time, on-site full week, must be willing to work occasionally overtime, if necessary
- Will there be any travel involved? No travel involved
- Will you consider remote work? If yes, will they need to be in a specific time zone? No, we can’t accept remote work
- What are your top 3 required technical skills? Must haves?
Graduate degree (Thesis Master or PhD) in Engineering or Applied Physics with a focus on Experimental Fluid Mechanics
Hands-on skills relating to 2D2C Particle Image Velocimetry within LaVision DaVis
Proven publication record in Experimental Fluid Mechanics (digital copies of the articles will be requested to evaluate competency)
What are nice to have skills? Experience in cardiovascular fluid mechanics. Experience with CT-driven anatomic model developmentEducation and Experience :
Graduate degree (Thesis based Masters or PhD) in Engineering or Applied Physics with a focus on Experimental Fluid MechanicsProven publication record in Experimental Fluid Mechanics (digital copies of the articles will be requested to evaluate competency)Hands-on skills relating to 2D2C Particle Image Velocimetry within the LaVision DaVis environment, including data postprocessing / analysis externally using MATLAB.Hands-on skills relating to testing of flow instabilities in the closed fluid loop and physical assembly of components, including the use of various hand and power tools.Hands-on skills relating to CAD modeling using Solidworks.Technologically inclined and competent using Windows-based programs.Excellent attention to detail in both physical and computer environmentsLogical thinker with good judgment and decision-making abilitiesAbility to work with commitment and accuracy under pressure to successfully meet deadlines.Excellent verbal and written communication skillsAbility to adapt to changing priorities.Self-starter and able to work independently and as part of a team.Preferred Requirements :
2 years of experience with testing of flow instabilities in the closed fluid loop using particle image velocimetry technique, including test article build and test execution.2 year of experience of instrument setup and data acquisition on test articlePassion for structural heart hemodynamics or related technologiesEnjoy using your attention to detail to understand and solve technical problems.Relish collaborating across functions in a team environment, employing an open and honest communication style.Job Responsibilities :
Support experimental hemodynamics / optical flow visualization test scheduling and execution to meet project timelines at the client’s Irvine advanced imaging and hemodynamics test facility.Support article / fixtures build including instrumentation.Support parts build across internal and external suppliers as directed by the model design team.Author / Co-Author SOP, IQ, TMV Protocols and Reports, as well as DV Protocols and ReportsAssist with assembly instrumentation including connection to data acquisition equipment.Ensure physical test setup and acquired data meet quality standards.Ensure safety is a number one priority for test article build, setup and test execution.
