Co-Op - Innovation

Description

The Exploratory Microbiology team works and behaves with an entrepreneurial spirit to generate new product concepts for bioMerieux's development pipeline. We are currently seeking an Engineering Co-op to assist in the conceptualization, design, and development of high quality medical diagnostic products. The Engineering Co-op will be supervised and mentored by the Director, Engineers, and Scientists in the Exploratory Microbiology team.

Main Accountabilities:

• Works within a cross-functional department of engineers, chemists, and biologists to assist in the definition, proof of concept, design, development, implementation and/or support of technical or business solutions.
• Assumes responsibility for the identification of opportunities and the related problem solving in order to identify the necessary activities to provide a solution.
• Ensures quality of deliverable by following good design practices and good scientific practices to ensure scientific relevance.
• Creates appropriate documentation such as scientific communication, reports, meeting reports and other relevant reports within the function

Position Requirements:

• Ability to apply skills learned from multiple engineering disciplines.
• Strong cross-functional collaborative design and project skills.
• Conceptualizes, analyzes, tests, and optimizes mechanisms, components, and assemblies.
• Ability to assess design choices with respect to functional requirements and business constraints.

Required experience, skills and qualifications:

• Education/Experience: Currently pursuing a degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written.
• Proficient with Microsoft Windows and Microsoft Office.
• Candidate should possess one of the following skill sets:
  • Training/proficiency in Mechanical CAD (SolidWorks preferred).
  • Candidate must have a growing understanding of mechanical engineering design principles.
  • Basic understanding of electrical systems (e.g. ability to comprehend wiring diagrams).

OR

• • Proficiency with algorithm development for image analysis
  • Experience working with machine vision or other imaging systems
  • Experience working with optical system hardware

Desired experience, skills and qualifications:

• Interest in clinical microbiology and/or medical devices