Position Summary:

The engineering co-op student will work alongside, and in support of, R&D hardware and systems engineering teams. The engineering teams are a diverse, collaborative group working on the support and/or development of medical devices; the devices are used to automate in vitro diagnostics typically found in a microbiology lab. This co-op goes from January 2023-August 2023.

The engineering co-op student will be supervised and mentored by the Director, Managers, and Sr. Engineer's in the firmware engineering team. Interaction with Project Leaders and other engineers will occur on a daily basis as needed in the co-op period.

Basic Knowledge:

The co-op will obtain basic knowledge related to medical instrumentation research, development, design and testing.

Candidates will be expected to have general engineering knowledge including the use of standard engineering tools and laboratory test equipment, understanding of general laboratory practices, general computer applications competencies (word processing, spreadsheet, internet data search, software programming, etc.), and strong oral and written communication skills.

Project Activities:

This position may include the application of C/C++ towards the development of embedded firmware to drive motors, mechanical parts, and physical hardware. In addition, the candidate may participate in the creation and execution of subsystem tests, troubleshooting and evaluating instrument and system issues and design alternatives, and supporting engineering evaluations and feasibility efforts.

Design and Development Process:

The co-op will be given the opportunity to acquire knowledge and understanding of the bioMerieux Design Control Process that addresses US and international regulatory requirements, as well as internal Quality Assurance.

Electrical, Computer, Biomedical Engineering and Computer Science undergraduate students with a GPA of 3.0 or higher will be considered. Sophomore year completed is preferred, but not required.

bioMérieux welcomes applications from all individuals, regardless of race, national origin, gender, age, physical characteristics, social origin, disability, union membership, religion, family status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression or any unlawful criterion under applicable law. We are committed to treating all applicants fairly and avoiding discrimination.

Job ID: 35507