IT Co-op Engineering Technology Business Analyst

AtriCure, Inc. provides innovative technologies for the treatment of Afib and related conditions. Afib affects more than 33 million people worldwide. Electrophysiologists and cardiothoracic surgeons around the globe use AtriCure technologies for the treatment of Afib and reduction of Afib related complications. AtriCure's Isolator Synergy Ablation System is the first medical device to receive FDA approval for the treatment of persistent Afib. AtriCure's AtriClip Left Atrial Appendage Exclusion System products are the most widely sold LAA management devices worldwide. AtriCure's Hybrid AF Therapy is a minimally invasive procedure that provides a lasting solution for long-standing persistent Afib patients. AtriCure's cryoICE cryoSPHERE probe is cleared for temporary ablation of peripheral nerves to block pain, providing pain relief in cardiac and thoracic procedures. For more information, visit AtriCure.com or follow us on Twitter @AtriCure.

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POSITION SUMMARY:

This co-op position will assist IT with the execution of the Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) initiatives in support of R&D/Product Development, Manufacturing Engineering & Quality Assurance business functions. Collaborate & coordinate with cross-functional departments & PLM team perform the following:

• Analyze, identify, document pain points & potential opportunities to improve existing New Product Development (NPD) & Sustaining Engineering (SE) processes
• Technical landscape assessments on legacy CAD & Document/BOM management technologies, document the data models & volumes of data for each data type
• Re-engineering, designing improved, future state NPD & SE processes in accordance with industry best practices
• Developing, documenting requirements for a PLM solution to enable, automate the future state NPD & SE processes
• Scripting & executing Quality Assurance testing for in-process, PLM-related projects
• Willing to learn new tools and technologies and configure them according to business needs with minimal guidance

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE POSITION:

Work under the direction of the PLM BA & PLM Solution Architect to assist with the following:

• Model current & future state business processes using graphical modeling tools (e.g., Microsoft Visio), capture key metrics, help prioritize process improvement opportunities
• Document outcomes, decisions, requirements for process improvements & enabling PLM-related technologies in a workshop setting
• Prepare & support demonstrations of electronic BOM & Change Management scenarios using PLM software
• Coordinate & collaborate with legacy system owners for Solidworks CAD, Solidworks PDM & MasterControl (document & change control) systems to analyze & document existing data models & counts for each data type
• Execute Quality Assurance test scripts for in-process PLM projects

ADDITIONAL ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE POSITION:

• Regular and predictable work performance
• Ability to work under fast-paced conditions
• Ability to make decisions and use good judgement
• Ability to prioritize various duties and multitask as required
• Ability to successfully work with others
• Additional duties as assigned

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• Enrollment in a STEM, college degree program with an interest in gaining experience in any combination of R&D, Product Development, Manufacturing Engineering, Quality Assurance disciplines & enabling technologies
• Proficiency using Microsoft Office WORD, Excel & Visio applications
• Fundamental understanding of relational database architecture & ability to learn, perform basic SQL query scripting
• Experience, basic understanding of CAD & supporting tools (e.g., Solidworks, AutoCAD)

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Exposure to any Enterprise software package. Examples: PLM, CRM, ERP

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to regularly walk, sit, or stand as needed
• Ability to occasionally bend and push/pull as needed
• Ability to pass pre-employment drug screen and background check

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AtriCure has a variety of benefits available for US based employees and their families. Examples include Medical & Dental beginning day 1 of employment, 401K plus match, 20 days of paid Parental Leave, in addition to maternity leave, for new moms and dads, Volunteer Time off, Pet Insurance, and more. Corporate-based employees also have full access to our on-site fitness center and cafeteria. To see a complete list of our benefits, please visit our careers website: https://www.atricure.com/careers-atricure/benefits. AtriCure participates in the federal E-Verify program to confirm the identity of and employment authorization of all newly hired employees. For further information about the E-Verify program, please click here https://www.e-verify.gov/ AtriCure is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and provides Drug Free Workplaces. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national or ethnic origin, age, protected veteran status, status as an individual with disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law(s).