BFT OPTICAL SYSTEM ENGINEER FOR MGH CBRC! at Massachusetts General Hospital
Boston, MA
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BFT OPTICAL SYSTEM ENGINEER FOR MGH CBRC!3136675
GENERALSUMMARY/ OVERVIEW STATEMENT:
Inthe Manstein Lab, we specialize in the design, development and testing(pre-clinical and clinical) of complex, state-of-the-art medical and aestheticlaser systems, laser electro-optics, biological imaging and mechanical systemsfor biomedical and clinical applications. The lasers we use range from excimerlasers, NIR lasers (810nm lasers, 1550nm lasers), tunable lasers, Er:YAG lasersand CO2 lasers, operating in both ablative and non-ablative modes for various biomedicalimaging and human therapy applications. The Manstein Lab has a small team of clinical researchers and benchscientists. We are currently looking for an Optical System Integration Engineerto join our team in a part-time temporary role.
Pleasenote this position is temporary and note eligible for benefits.
PRINCIPALDUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Responsibilitiesinclude: Integration of complex systems involving optics, fiber optics,electronics, software, firmware, and mechanical sub-assemblies. First articletest of subsystem and system level assemblies for performance verification,stress testing and environmental compliance. Alignment of laser and/or opticalsystems. Troubleshooting of system and subsystem failures. Development of testprocedures and test stations. Support transition of engineering prototypes intoclinical use devices working with third-party vendors for design control andquality documentation. Support field testing with occasional travel to off-sitelocations.
SKILLS/ABILITIES/COMPETENCIESREQUIRED:
- Expert-level knowledge of optical engineering and design principles and medical device development practices including general awareness of regulatory requirements;
- Early-stage device prototyping skills for in-house prototype development;
LICENSES,CERTIFICATIONS, and/or REGISTRATIONS (if applicable):
None required.
EDUCATION:
PhDdegree in a technical field (preferably Optical Engineering or Physics) preferable.
EXPERIENCE:
Atleast five years of applicable experience in electronic and/or optical systemintegration and test. Strong knowledge of optics and fiber optic systems. GUI/Controlsystem Software development a plus. Excellent hands-on and laboratory skills inbuilding, testing, validation, and troubleshooting of optical, fiber optic,electrical, and/or mechanical subsystems. Proactive, organized, self-motivatedindividual, requiring minimal supervision.
SUPERVISORYRESPONSIBILITY (if applicable):
None.
FISCALRESPONSIBILITY (if applicable):
None.
WORKINGCONDITIONS:
General office andresearch lab conditions including human tissue research, animal research and/orhuman clinical studies.
MassachusettsGeneral Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Byembracing diverse skills, perspectives and ideas, we choose to lead.Applications from protected veterans and individuals with disabilities arestrongly encouraged.
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