Biomechanical Engineer II

An empty treadmill isn't compelling, but once someone steps on it, the stories are limitless. Our goal is to connect people emotionally to their fitness journey. We are a global team coming from different cultures and backgrounds with a shared passion to achieve and live our mission of inspiring healthier lives.
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Seeking a Biomechanics Engineer to join a tactical team in developing fitness industry leading cardiovascular and strength products. Responsibilities range from innovation to specification, design validation to product marketing. Must have experience in both product development and laboratory studies / data analysis. Exercise and wellness enthusiasts are encouraged to apply.
Responsibilities:

• Contribute to research, product design and development in the following areas:
  • Evaluate kinematics of human motion to incorporate into machine designs.
  • Quantify muscle usage and desired kinematics to utilize targeted muscles.
  • Specify human interface parameters such as touch points, viewability, ingress and egress.
  • Improve comfort and functionality of interface points like seats, pedals, grips.
  • Develop algorithms for metabolic and performance parameters such as Calories, VO2 max, distance.
• Translate biomechanics benefits into customer explanations, customer tour presentation, marketing literature claims, responses to customer questions.
• Advance analysis capabilities through new technologies, industry partnerships and collaborations, literature reviews, and internal evolution
• Apply intensive and diversified knowledge of engineering principles in assignments.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in engineering field with coursework in Human Factors and Biomechanics required.
• Master's degree in Biomechanical/Mechanical Engineering or Exercise Physiology preferred.
• 3+ years' experience in related field
• Must be proficient with MS Office (Excel, Word & PowerPoint).
• Must have experience in preparing test plans, test descriptions, test metrics, and test reports.
• Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Must have proficient presentation skills.
• Familiarity with the analysis systems below (full proficiency a plus):
  • SolidWorks / 3D CAD
  • Noraxon Biomechanics Research Tools (EMG, Kinematics, Force Measurement)
  • Jaeger Oxycon (or similar metabolic analysis system)
  • Vicon Motus (or similar camera-based kinematic motion-capture analysis system)
  • Anthropometric databases
  • Working Model 2D
• Experience in product development (specifications, prototype validation, etc.)
• Experience in statistical analysis and regression techniques
• Self-starter, quick-learner and capable of representing the functional group on a team; may be required to train other staff in analysis techniques.
• Ability to work effectively as a member of a team.

Desired Skills

• Experience in the fitness industry
• Enthusiastic about exercise / wellness
• Experience with LabView, Arduino, Raspberry Pi, or similar data acquisition systems

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