Summary

The Department of Learning Health Sciences (DLHS) at the University of Michigan Medical School is a first-of-its-kind basic science department focused on the learning sciences within health at all levels of scale: individuals, teams, organizations, and large-scale systems that span states and nations. The department has three divisions: (1) The Division of Learning and Knowledge Systems primarily focuses on learning at higher levels of scale. (2) The Division of Professional Education primarily addresses learning by individuals and teams in preparation for careers as healthcare providers. (3) The Clinical Simulation Center focuses on learning by individuals and teams in environments with advanced simulation technology that model the real world of clinical practice. For more information about the department, see https://medicine.umich.edu/dept/learning-health-sciences.

The Clinical Simulation Center (CSC) is seeking a Biomedical Engineering Technician.  Working title:  Engineering Technician

Mission Statement

Michigan Medicine improves the health of patients, populations and communities through excellence in education, patient care, community service, research and technology development, and through leadership activities in Michigan, nationally and internationally.  Our mission is guided by our Strategic Principles and has three critical components; patient care, education and research that together enhance our contribution to society.

Responsibilities*

The engineering technician will provide engineering expertise for the design and development of physical simulators used for clinical skills and procedural training. The engineering technician will assist in the research, development, design, and testing of physical simulators. They will be expected to apply their engineering skills to apply and/adapt procedures, techniques, tools, materials and/or equipment to this end.

Duties include:

• Working independently and/or with small team of peers and faculty, design and develop products used in medical education, including, but not limited to artificial organs or other devices that represent anatomic features and landmarks
• Apply rapid prototyping processes to evaluate feasible design options of newly-built simulators
• Apply a variety of technologies and processes, including, but not limited to, 3D printing, and mold-making, and applications of silicon-based products
• Inspect, repair, calibrate and maintain relevant equipment and materials required in simulator build process
• Keep lab area clean and orderly
• Monitor inventory disposable supplies, and report needed materials for ordering
• Ensure safe operation and maintenance of equipment and materials used in rapid prototyping process
• Create and update workflow (process) documents, and simulated tissue ‘recipes’
• Work closely with Clinical Simulation faculty and staff to coordinate integration of prototype into curricula during evaluation phase
• Assist in data collection as needed
• Obtain/ maintain UM IRB CITI (PEERRS) training

Required Qualifications*

Required Skills:

• Familiarity with rapid prototyping processes
• Working skills in basic 3D drafting software (Fusion 360, SolidWorks)
• Computer and networking knowledge (Windows 10, Mac OS, MS Office)
• Be an innovative thinker, highly motivated, able to work independently, and drive designs through completion
• Ability to multitask and maintain focus on priorities
• Ability to independently resolve most design questions and problems
• Works under minimal supervision

Desired Qualifications*

Previous experience in biomedical engineering or medical simulation preferred, but will consider experience in healthcare setting (e.g. EMT, medical device development), mechanical trades (automotive, plumbing), or ancillary health (EMT, biomedical visualization/illustration) or the equivalent combination of education, training and experience from which comparable skills can be acquired.

Desired Qualifications

High school diploma, 2-years minimum experience from 4-year biomedical engineering program.

Desired Skills:

• Comfortable and effective working in rapid prototyping environment
• Working skills in in high-level 3D software(s) (Mimics, Magics)
• Familiarity with manufacturing processes, and agile development
• Ability to independently resolve most questions and problems and refer only the most complex issues to higher levels. 

Additional Information

Additional Information

The statements included in this description are intended to reflect the general nature and level of work assigned and should not be interpreted as all-inclusive. 

Background Screening

Michigan Medicine conducts background screening and pre-employment drug testing on job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent job offer and may use a third party administrator to conduct background screenings.  Background screenings are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Report Act. Pre-employment drug testing applies to all selected candidates, including new or additional faculty and staff appointments, as well as transfers from other U-M campuses.

Contact Information

For more information, please contact

Niles N. Mayrand

Manager UM CSC

nmayrand@umich.edu

734-936-1686

Vaccine Requirements

COVID-19 vaccinations are required for all students, faculty and staff working in the following areas: Michigan Medicine including the Medical School, Dental School, University Health Service or the Mary A. Rackham Institute.  This includes those working remotely and temporary workers.   More information on this new policy is available on the U-M Health Response.

U-M EEO/AA Statement

The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.