Electromechanical Controls Engineer (Bioreactor / Organ-on-Bench Systems)
Job Description
Job Description
Job Title: Electromechanical Controls Engineer (Bioreactor / Organ-on-Bench Systems)
Location: Blue Ash, OH
Work Arrangement: Fully On-Site
Duration: 6-Month Contract (Contract-to-Hire)
Position Summary
We are seeking a highly technical Electromechanical Controls Engineer to support a laboratory expansion focused on proprietary bioreactor and organ-on-bench systems. This role functions as a core engineering contributor, partnering closely with senior technical leadership to design, build, and optimize advanced electromechanical platforms that sustain living tissue or organ systems under tightly controlled benchtop conditions.
The position blends hands-on system integration with advanced control systems engineering, requiring expertise in closed-loop feedback systems, instrumentation, and real-time control software.
Key Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and support electromechanical systems used in maintaining controlled biological environments for tissue and organ systems.
- Develop and implement closed-loop control algorithms to regulate parameters such as temperature, pressure, pH, oxygen, and nutrient delivery.
- Integrate sensors, actuators, motors, controllers, wiring, and measurement systems into fully functional and validated platforms.
- Develop, maintain, and optimize control software, with a strong preference for LabVIEW; MATLAB or equivalent tools are advantageous.
- Conduct system testing, calibration, and validation to ensure performance meets defined specifications and control setpoints.
- Troubleshoot and resolve issues across hardware, software, and integrated system levels.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams including R&D, systems engineering, and biomedical researchers to support next-generation non-animal testing platforms.
- Document system architecture, control strategies, and validation results in accordance with engineering and quality standards.
Required Qualifications
- Strong background in electromechanical engineering with emphasis on control systems, instrumentation, and measurement technologies.
- Hands-on experience with feedback control systems, PID tuning, and setpoint regulation in dynamic environments.
- Experience working with sensors and instrumentation in biological, chemical, or physiological systems.
- Proven experience in system integration, testing, and validation of complex electromechanical platforms.
- Proficiency in LabVIEW (preferred) or similar control system programming environments; MATLAB experience is a plus.
Education Requirements
- PhD in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, or a related field
OR - Master’s degree with substantial hands-on experience in electromechanical controls and system development
Preferred / Nice-to-Have Experience
- Experience with bioreactors, organ-on-chip, or organ-support systems.
- Background in artificial heart systems, cardiac devices, or advanced medical instrumentation.
- Exposure to smart control systems or advanced automation platforms.
- Academic or industry research experience with published work in control systems or related domains.
Not Required
- 3D CAD modeling (e.g., AutoCAD, SolidWorks)
- Tissue engineering or cell culture experience
- Clinical or patient-facing background
Interview Process
- Initial virtual interview followed by an on-site, hands-on technical assessment
- Travel support available for qualified candidates
- Opportunity for full-time conversion based on performance and business needs