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# Research Engineer III - Fluidics, Systems Integration & Instrumentation

- **Company:** University of Pittsburgh
- **Location:** ARSENAL, PA, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Systems Engineering, Monitoring of Systems, Systems Architecture, Systems Integration
- **Published:** October 18, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/7a7b7760-7c1c-4d76-b4ff-ba68070ff96b

## About the Role

Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, Electrical / Systems Engineering, or a related field
Minimum of 2 years of relevant experience in fluid systems, instrumentation, or experimental platform development
Experience with fluid handling systems, pumps, tubing, or flow control architectures
Experience with system integration and hardware-based experimental platforms
Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills
Ability to work effectively in multidisciplinary research and engineering environments

Preferred Qualifications
Master's or Ph.D. in a relevant engineering discipline
Experience with microfluidics, perfusion systems, or biologically relevant flow systems
Familiarity with control systems, sensors, and automated or semi-automated fluid handling platforms
Experience with design and implementation of complex, multi-component systems
Experience with data acquisition, monitoring systems, or system diagnostics
Experience working at the interface of engineering and biological systems
Experience in controlled or regulated laboratory environments

## Description

The Benam Lab ( at the University of Pittsburgh Departments of Medicine and Bioengineering is seeking a highly motivated Research Engineer III to support the integration, optimization, and operation of complex fluidic and instrumentation systems for advanced human-relevant experimental platforms. This role focuses on system-level design and implementation of fluid handling architectures, ensuring reliable, reproducible, and physiologically relevant operation across single- and multi-component platforms. The position will contribute to development of robust, scalable systems that integrate mechanical, fluidic, and control elements to support standardized experimental workflows.