R&D Mechanical Engineer III, Department of Child Health (College of Medicine - Phoenix)

R&D Mechanical Engineer III, Department of Child Health (College of Medicine - Phoenix) Posting Number req19698 Department COM Phx Child Health Department Website Link Location Greater Phoenix Area Address 475 N.

5th Street, Phoenix, AZ 85004 USA Position Highlights This role involves offering technical assistance in the advancement and execution of numerous groundbreaking orthopedic research projects.

The engineer will act as a manager, aiding in the creation and implementation of prototype devices, as well as handling tasks such as data collection, processing, analysis, and interpretation within the Orthopedics Innovations and Translational Lab.

Outstanding UA benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance plans; life insurance and disability programs; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays;

UA / ASU / NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; state and optional retirement plans; access to UA recreation and cultural activities; and more!

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Duties & Responsibilities

• Responsible for conducting hard tissue processing, mechanical testing, imaging, image processing and analysis, computing, data processing, and 3D printing.
• Nikon Scanning brightfield and fluorochome Imaging.
• Matlab Image Processing and Analysis, Computing, Data processing.
• 3D Image analysis, SLT file conversion from DICOM images.
• Perform autonomous tasks in designing, manufacturing, and testing prototype devices.
• Solidworks design.
• Independent design, manufacturing, and testing of prototype devices.
• Collect and analyze data.
• Manage, inventory, and organize samples and data.
• Train others for data acquisition using laboratory devices and software.
• Supervise and mentor learners and trainees in the laboratory.
• Maintain laboratory safety requirements.
• Ensures proper care in the use of, and maintenance of, equipment and supplies.
• Aid in routine laboratory purchases.
• Additional duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities :

• Capable of working autonomously without direct supervision.
• Able to work independently without direct supervision
• Ability to flex hours during time of deadlines.
• Experience with Lab Equipment including : Hard Tissue Processing, Mechanical testing.
• A minimum two (2) of years’ experience in computer programming (C++, SAS, SPSS, Matlab).Additional duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent advanced learning attained through professional level experience required.
• Five (5) years of relevant work experience, or equivalent combination of education and work experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Capable of working autonomously without direct supervision.
• Able to work independently without direct supervision.
• Ability to flex hours during time of deadlines.
• Experience with Lab Equipment including : Hard Tissue Processing, Mechanical testing.
• A minimum two (2) of years of experience in computer programming (C++, SAS, SPSS, Matlab). FLSA Exempt Full Time / Part Time Full Time Number of Hours Worked per Week 40 Job FTE Work Calendar Fiscal Job Category Research Benefits Eligible Yes - Full Benefits Rate of Pay $86,870 - $112,932 Compensation Type salary at full-time equivalency (FTE) Grade 11 Compensation Guidance The Rate of Pay Field represents the University of Arizona’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.

The University considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, education / training, key skills, and internal equity.

The Grade Range Minimum, Midpoint, and Maximum Fields listed below represent a full range of career compensation growth over time in this position and grade.

Each unit typically sets starting pay between minimum and midpoint upon hire. The university offers compensation growth opportunities within its career architecture.

To learn more about compensation, please review our and our . Grade Range Minimum $86870 Grade Range Midpoint $112932 Grade Range Maximum $138993 Career Stream and Level PC3 Job Family Research Engineering Job Function Research Type of criminal background check required : Name-based criminal background check (non-security sensitive) Number of Vacancies 1 Target Hire Date Expected End Date Contact Information for Candidates

College of Medicine-Phoenix, Office of Human Resources

Open Date 6 / 4 / 2024 Open Until Filled Yes Documents Needed