Department:
Status:
Benefits Eligible:
Hours Per Week:
Schedule Details/Additional Information:
Full time day
Pay Range:
$35.50 - $53.25JOB SUMMARY
Conducts project related activities for the advancement of the Center for Injury Biomechanics (CIB). Develops best practices around process development and supports engineering and manufacturing initiatives to advance biomechanics technologies.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related engineering discipline with two years biomechanics research experience; or, an equivalent combination of education and experience in an engineering field/industry.
Master's degree or higher in Mechanical Engineering or related engineering discipline preferred.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
1. Highly technical position involving all aspects of biomechanics research related to the core mission of the Wake Forest Center for Injury Biomechanics.
2. Oversees junior engineers and students within the CIB on engineering and simulation related tasks.
3. Uses finite element analysis (FEA) tools and related software to support extramurally funded research, and to generate pilot data for new research.
4. Pre-processes FEA simulations using software such as Hyperworks, LS-Pre Post, and True-grid.
5. Experience using high performance computational clusters, such as the DEAC Cluster at WFU.
6. Analyzes FEA simulation results using software such as Hyperworks or LS-Pre Post.
7. Performs segmentation and other quantitative analysis on medical image data, including CT and MRI.
8. Assists conducting laboratory experiments and data collection including external anthropometry and rapid prototyping studies.
9. Supports the CIB graduate student training mission via occasional lectures related to CAD, FEA, and simulation.
10. Interfaces with sponsors, colleagues, and collaborators at national and international conferences. Participates in regular project update meetings.
11. Assists writing technical reports and manuscripts.
SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Experience with high rate finite element analysis simulations, extensive pre- and post-processing capabilities
Familiar with high performance computing clusters
Advanced experience with CAD modeling
Works well within a team environment
WORK ENVIRONMENT
Clean, comfortable office environment
Some travel
Our Commitment to You:
Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including:
Compensation
Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
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Incentive pay for select positions
Opportunity for annual increases based on performance
Benefits and more
Paid Time Off programs
Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
Educational Assistance Program
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About Advocate Health
Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation’s largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related engineering discipline
- Two years biomechanics research experience (or equivalent combination of education and experience)
- Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline
- Experience with finite element analysis (FEA) including high-rate simulations
- Pre- and post-processing experience using Hyperworks, LS-PrePost, True-grid
- Experience using high performance computing clusters (e.g., DEAC Cluster)
- Advanced CAD modeling experience
- Segmentation and quantitative analysis of medical image data (CT, MRI)
- Experience assisting laboratory experiments and data collection (anthropometry, rapid prototyping)
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Ability to work well in a team and oversee junior engineers/students
What We Do
Advocate Aurora Health is the 11th largest not-for-profit, integrated health system in the United States. As a leading employer in the Midwest, Advocate Aurora Health employs more than 75,000 individuals including more than 22,000 nurses. Advocate Aurora is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, and is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology and pediatrics. The organization contributed nearly $2.2 billion in charitable care and services to its communities in 2019.
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