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.

Inspire. Innovate. Make an impact and join our team!

The Biomechanical Engineer II provides engineering and product development expertise in areas of kinematics, human factors and interface, and exercise physiology that enabled Life Fitness to continue delivering best-in-class and innovative fitness solutions that improve overall exerciser experience.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Evaluate and improve kinematics of human motion

• 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, and speed

• Translate biomechanics benefits into customer explanations

• Conduct customer tour presentations

• Assist in developing marketing literature claims

• Apply expertise in responding and guiding customer

• 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

REQUIRED SKILLS:

• 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 / BodyWorks Anthropometric databases

  • Model 2D Vicon Motus (or similar camera-based kinematic motion-capture analysis system)

  • Jaeger Oxycon (or similar metabolic analysis system)

  • Tekscan F-Scan & ClinSeat (or similar force/pressure analysis system)

• 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 with LifeMOD, Open Sim, or similar human kinetic simulation system

• Experience with LabView or similar data acquisition system

• Experience in the fitness industry

EDUCATION:

• 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