Research Engineering Technician -… at Washington… · Washingto…

Summary: Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis is seeking a Research Engineering Technician to support faculty investigators in developing and optimizing software and hardware systems for data acquisition and analysis. The role involves conducting experiments, maintaining lab operations, and ensuring data integrity through technical documentation and troubleshooting. Responsibilities: - Support the faculty investigator by maintaining and optimizing a custom real-time data acquisition software system to ensure stability, performance, and reliability across multiple hardware devices; troubleshoot system-level issues involving hardware–software interaction, data flow, and real-time performance; and create and maintain comprehensive technical documentation, including troubleshooting guides and user instructions. Primarily requires the use of Python and associated libraries (Numpy, PyQT/PySide6, Pandas), but may also involve the use of MATLAB/Simulink and C++ - At direction of faculty investigator, develop and integrate new hardware devices into the existing software platform using Python, including implementing data acquisition, visualization, and communication interface. May include use of makerspaces, machine shops, oscilloscopes and multimeters, Python, MATLAB, and C++ - At direction of faculty investigator, conduct experiments and calibrate equipment. Assist lab members in experiment set up and data collection during experiments. Monitor/evaluate experiments. Maintain records/reports - Assist in facilitating daily lab operations such as: ordering supplies, overseeing supply inventory, managing lab documentation and records, coordinating device and supply shipments, etc - Perform data analysis including statistical analyses and original coding if required - Assist with writing interpretative reports/summaries - Conduct literature searches - Perform other duties as assigned Required Qualifications: - Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline or physics, or four years of equivalent education/experience in an engineering or sciences laboratory or research setting Preferred Qualifications: - Familiarity with object-oriented programming principles and C/C++ is a plus - Previous exposure to software concurrency - Basic knowledge of hardware and simple circuits, or desire to learn - Expertise with basic rules of computer coding - Ability to learn new software independently - Ability to communicate orally and in written form with others outside their discipline - M.S. - Master of Science - Computer Coding - Effective Written Communication - Engineering Disciplines - Learning New Technologies - Oral Communications - Physics - Project Organization - Science Lab Required Skills: Python, Numpy, PyQT/PySide6, Pandas, MATLAB, Simulink, C++, Object-Oriented Programming, Software Concurrency, Hardware Knowledge, Computer Coding, Engineering Disciplines, Physics, Data Acquisition, Data Analysis, Equipment Calibration, Learn New Software Independently, Effective Written Communication, Oral Communications Benefits: Up to 22 days of vacation, 10 recognized holidays, and sick time., Competitive health insurance packages with priority appointments and lower copays/coinsurance., Take advantage of our free Metro transit U-Pass for eligible employees., WashU provides eligible employees with a defined contribution (403(b)) Retirement Savings Plan, which combines employee contributions and university contributions starting at 7%., Wellness challenges, annual health screenings, mental health resources, mindfulness programs and courses, employee assistance program (EAP), financial resources, access to dietitians, and more!, We offer 4 weeks of caregiver leave to bond with your new child., Family care resources are also available for your continued childcare needs., Need adult care? We’ve got you covered., WashU covers the cost of tuition for you and your family, including dependent undergraduate-level college tuition up to 100% at WashU and 40% elsewhere after seven years with us.