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POSITION OBJECTIVE

Working under general supervision, perform specific aspects of a broader engineering problem. The engineer 1 will receive supervision on new aspects of the work and on difficult problems. HFI is building research platforms to explore the human nervous system, telepresence, robotic/human interaction, and virtual immersion. The engineer 1 will be expected to have practical knowledge in each of these areas and bring a broad skillset to meet potential challenges. Additionally, the engineer 1 will design, fabricate, and document tools and devices for experimental research in human-in-the-loop technological systems with a focus on wearable neural interfacing technology. They will coordinate between multiple cross-disciplinary teams and projects under the Human Fusions Institute umbrella. 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

1. Perform specific aspects of a broader engineering problem. Design and develop complex and specialized equipment, instruments, or systems; coordinate detailed phases of work related to responsibility for part of a major project or for an entire project of moderate scope. (30%)
2. Support complex scientific and research programs related to area of specialization; analyze data, monitor and oversee experimental process, and design and develop prototypes, specialized equipment, and/or systems. Construct neural interfaces, wearable technology, user interfaces, and research equipment as needed.  (30%)
3. Apply methods and techniques, adjust and correlate data, determine errors in results, and follow the operation through a series of related steps to completion. Develop technical and methodological solutions to complex engineering/ scientific problems requiring independent analytical thinking and advanced knowledge. Work with engineers of edge devices to ensure system connections. (15%)
4. Exercise judgment on certain details of the work and in assisting in making preliminary selections and adoptions of possible alternatives. Investigate a number of possible variables and often there are no precedents for the choices that must be made. Set platform specs in conjunction with engineering team and partners. Design, implement and validate programming platform. (15%)

NONESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

1. May be assisted in work by a technician or student helper. (5%) 
2. Perform other duties as assigned. (5%)

CONTACTS 

Department: Continuous contact with supervisor, HFI faculty, and staff to discuss research and maintain workflow.

University: Moderate contact with the Schools of Engineering, Science, Social Science, Nursing, and Medicine to collaborate on prototype development.

External: Moderate contact with external HFI team members to coordinate activities.

Students: Regular contact with student employees to exchange information.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY 

This position has no direct supervision of staff employees.

QUALIFICATIONS

Experience: 0 to 2 years of professional engineering experience.

Education: Bachelor's degree in biomedical engineering. Master's degree in biomedical engineering preferred.

REQUIRED SKILLS

Has knowledge of commonly-used concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field. Must have experience with textile fabrication, specifically with stretch materials, industrial fabrics, and sergers; electrical fabrication; 3D printing; PCB design from circuit design to BOM; and 3D CAD modeling. Experience with various coding languages such as Python, C, C# (Unity experience preferred), and Matlab.

Ability to work within deadlines with or without direct supervision. 

Ability to operate laboratory equipment.

Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.

Ability to interact with colleagues, supervisors and customers face to face.

Ability to meet consistent attendance. 

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