Research Prosthetist Orthotist

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications – (Education, Experience, Certification, & Licensure):

• Certified Prosthetist Orthotist (CPO) with current ABC certification (required).
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Biomedical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
• Minimum of three (3) years post‑graduation experience with demonstrated involvement in clinical care, research, and engineering activities.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities: 

• Strong understanding of prosthetic and orthotic clinical practice, including gait analysis and human movement.
• Hands‑on experience with fabrication and modification of prosthetic and orthotic interfaces.Excellent communication skills, including the ability to translate clinical insights into engineering requirements and engineering concepts into clinical application.
• Demonstrated use of an engineering skillset to support analysis, problem‑solving, and product evaluation.
• Experience working within the medical device industry or a similarly regulated environment preferred.