Biomedical Engineer

AtriCure - Cincinnati, OH

Full-time - Entry Level

Cincinnati, OH

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About the position

The Biomedical Engineer position at AtriCure involves contributing to the research and development of innovative medical devices aimed at treating Afib and related conditions. The role requires a blend of technical skills, knowledge of life sciences, and an understanding of product development methodologies. The engineer will work within multi-disciplinary teams to design, analyze, and test medical devices, ensuring compliance with medical and regulatory guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, analyze, and test medical devices using various test equipment and instruments.
• Perform analytical modeling/analysis of new technologies and design implementations to support clinical outcomes.
• Build prototypes using rapid prototyping methods to test design concepts.
• Test performance of medical devices using scientific principles, record data, analyze statistically, and present recommendations.
• Be knowledgeable of surgical techniques, devices, and procedures in a preclinical lab setting.
• Work with Key Opinion Leaders to collect Voice of Customer data and develop product requirements.
• Conduct clinical laboratory activities related to new product development, including animal research studies.
• Analyze, specify, develop, and evaluate the usability of medical devices related to safety and risk mitigation.
• Provide analysis, testing, and reporting to predict and verify human body responses to designed devices.
• Contribute to improvements in methods and processes of the product development organization.
• Generate and document intellectual property.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Life Sciences discipline or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• 3 years of experience in biomedical engineering or equivalent field.
• Solid understanding of anatomy, physiology, and biophysics.
• Experience with in-vitro and in-vivo lab activities.
• Knowledge of medical device design and clinical procedure development.
• Familiarity with Design Controls and experience with FDA QSR 21 CFR Part 820 and ISO 13485.
• Experience conducting and reporting laboratory and animal research studies.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Experience with data analysis, problem-solving, and troubleshooting.

Nice-to-haves

• BS in Biomedical Engineering
• MS in Engineering or Life Sciences discipline
• 5 years of experience in biomedical engineering or equivalent field.
• Excellent demonstrated ability with data analysis, problem-solving, and troubleshooting.
• Proven track record of generating and documenting intellectual property.

Benefits

• Medical & Dental insurance starting day 1 of employment
• 401K plus match
• 20 days of paid Parental Leave
• Maternity leave for new moms and dads
• Volunteer Time off
• Pet Insurance
• Access to on-site fitness center and cafeteria