TEES Research Engineer III

Job Title

TEES Research Engineer III

Agency

Texas A&M Engineering

Department

Biomedical Engineering

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

College Station, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

The Research Engineer III will develop new principles, methods, processes, and designs for complex problems by employing mathematical and scientific concepts, experimental techniques, and/or inductive reasoning. The Research Engineer III will research and test wearable devices and work with a team of students to explore devices that would provide real-time heart rate, heart rate variability, interbeat interval, and temperature. In additional to the technical details, the Research Engineer III will work with and supervise the students to explore the business model and charges for the companies providing such wearables, their supply chains, and their ability to provide thousands of units for a sponsored study.

Responsibilities:

• Research and test wearable devices and work with a team of students to explore devices that would provide real-time heart rate, heart rate variability, interbeat interval, and temperature.
• Work with and supervise students to explore the business model and charges for the companies providing such wearables, their supply chains, and their ability to provide thousands of units for a sponsored study.
• Plans and conducts engineering research requiring independent judgement in the evaluation, selection, and substantial adaptation and modification of standard engineering and scientific techniques.
• Manages significant projects which may require the use of sophisticated project planning techniques.
• Plans, schedules, conducts, or coordinates detailed phases of the work of a major project or in a total project of moderate scope.
• Designs, analyzes, builds, and tests special-purpose equipment and/or instrumentation for research purposes in field of expertise. 
• Applies an analytical approach toward development of a solution of a variety of problems.
• Demonstrates and applies thorough understanding of engineering methods, research protocols, assessment instruments, and data interpretation.
• Designs and performs engineering experiments, tests, and data collection to ensure data integrity, quality control, and protocol compliance.
• Coordinates activities of engineering functions and encourages interchange of information, ideas, and techniques among various engineering fields.
• Reviews and evaluates results and conclusions of research projects.
• Maintains currency of knowledge with respect to relevant state-of-the-art technology, equipment, and/or systems.
• Identifies grant/project extensions and persuade customers/grantors to fund; impacts customer decisions and strategies. May initiate new project concepts and seek funding; develops technical proposals and makes presentations to potential customers/grant sponsors.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Education:

• Bachelor's degree in related field or equivalent combination of education and experience

Required Experience:

• Four years of related experience

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of relevant state-of-the-art technological developments, equipment, system and/or trends in area of expertise.
• Ability to draw conclusions and make recommendations based on research data and findings.
• Ability to design, organize, and coordinate scientific and/or engineering research projects.
• Ability to conduct systematic analysis and develop solutions to scientific problems.
• Knowledge of engineering and/or scientific research principles, practices, and protocols.
• Engineering and/or scientific design and testing skills
• Ability to communicate effectively and work cooperatively with individuals at all levels of the organization

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

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