Test Engineer

Company Overview

Biocore is a team of world class engineers and scientists providing testing, analysis, and consulting services to companies across the globe. Biocore leverages its unique expertise and experience, as well as cutting-edge physical and cloud computing technologies, to improve safety and enhance the performance of athletes and sports organizations.

Biocore’s mission is to provide the highest level of research, engineering and analytics expertise to clients dedicated to improvement of sports by maximizing performance and minimizing injury through a multidisciplinary group with backgrounds in engineering, biomechanics, data science, athlete performance, footwear design and construction, playing surface, and statistical and epidemiological analyses.

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Position Details

Biocore has an immediate opening for a part-time or full-time TEST ENGINEER . The right individual will support ongoing safety equipment testing and evaluation through design of experiment, design and maintenance of laboratory equipment, hands-on support of lab operations, and analysis of research findings. The position is based out of primary offices in Charlottesville, VA.

Position Title

Engineer I

Employment Type

• Part-time or Full-time, exempt employee


• In person in Charlottesville, VA


• Willingness to travel up to 20%.

Position Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or related field


• Demonstrated experience with laboratory testing, design, and/or test fixture fabrication. Preference given to direct experience with data acquisition system operation.


• Biomechanics, kinesiology, or related experience a plus.

Compensation

Competitive salary with comprehensive benefits package (includes medical, dental, vision), and a performance-based bonus program.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Collect high-quality test data using a variety of custom and/or industrial systems.


• Perform data analysis to summarize findings for research project stakeholders.


• Assist in design of experiments for new research projects.


• Develop new testing protocols including design of fixtures & equipment, selection of data collection systems, and development of procedures.


• Maintain testing capacity through inventory, ordering tools/equipment/testing supplies, and performing troubleshooting and repair of mechanical and electronic systems and equipment.


• Ensure that tools and test equipment are properly maintained and calibrated.

Technical capabilities

• Working knowledge of mechanical, electrical, hydraulic systems, including system design.


• Ability to read and follow electrical/mechanical schematics to assist in isolating fault to root cause component/assembly.


• Ability to troubleshoot wiring and complete I/O checks.


• (Preferred) Experience designing and debugging DC circuits and using an oscilloscope.


• (Preferred) Familiarity/experience with data collection systems.

General capabilities

• Detail oriented with excellent problem solving and critical thinking skills.


• Safety-centric engineer possessing familiarity with standard and custom safety protocols.


• Computer literacy and data analysis proficiency using Excel, Python, R, Matlab or equivalent.


• Excellent written & oral communication skills; able to write technical documentation.


• Able to lift 50-lbs unassisted.

Working style/character qualities

• Commitment to quality, integrity, and accountability.


• Detail oriented, methodic, and cautious


• Self-driven; ability to work both independently and in multidisciplinary teams.


• Enjoy both hands-on and office work and be able to quickly adapt and learn.

Biocore LLC is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

This position is available for immediate start. If interested, please submit a cover letter and resume to [email protected] .