Quality Engineering Intern
LivaNova
Summary
The Intern will assist Quality Engineering in completing a material/substance database. They will help collect and analyze data for use by Quality Engineering in the evaluation of materials used in LivaNova products. The Intern may also assist in general procedure updates required as part of process improvements and on-going maintenance of the Quality Management System.
Job description
Position Summary
The Intern will assist Quality Engineering in completing a material/substance database. They will help collect and analyze data for use by Quality Engineering in the evaluation of materials used in LivaNova products. The Intern may also assist in general procedure updates required as part of process improvements and on-going maintenance of the Quality Management System.
Essential Job Functions
They will support Quality Engineering for executing the quality engineering activities related to the design and manufacture of the products in compliance with the Quality Management System requirements and the regulations of the countries where the franchise distributes and sells products. They will work on projects related to conformance to the Medical Device requirements of ISO 13485 and FDA 21 CFR Part 11.
With respect to the material database, they will:
- Review information supplied by suppliers for material information and add to database
- Contact suppliers when additional information is needed
- Communicate with QE on any issues that arise or if additional information is needed
They will respect the Health and Safety Regulations in their field of competence.
- Performs other duties as may be required by their manager.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Successfully demonstrates an in-depth or breadth of engineering skill(s).
- Must have proficiency with quality tools such as flowcharts, statistical data analysis, mathematical reasoning
- Ability to work within a changing environment.
- Ability to work with a wide variety of personnel on all levels and utilize constructive confrontation
- Ability to analyze and problem-solve.
- Excellent communication (written and verbal) and presentation skills.
- Able to communicate across functional lines.
- Sitting 60-80%, standing & walking 20-40%
- Repetitive work on computer 80%
- Oral and written comprehension
- Must be able to work in a clean room environment and tolerate chemical odors.
- Must be able to work in a lab environment and tolerate the smell and sight of blood.
- Must be willing to take on related duties as required in support of company and departmental objectives.
Education
Pursuing a Bachelor's Degree in Biomedical, Chemical or Mechanical Engineering, or other technical degree (computer science, chemistry, biochemistry, etc.), must have completed Junior year. Minimum GPA 3.0
Requirements
- Pursuing a Bachelor's Degree in Biomedical, Chemical or Mechanical Engineering, or other technical degree (computer science, chemistry, biochemistry, etc.)
- Must have completed Junior year
- Minimum GPA 3.0
- Proficiency with quality tools such as flowcharts, statistical data analysis, mathematical reasoning
- Ability to work within a changing environment
- Ability to work with a wide variety of personnel on all levels and utilize constructive confrontation
- Ability to analyze and problem-solve
- Excellent communication (written and verbal) and presentation skills
- Able to communicate across functional lines
- Must be able to work in a clean room environment and tolerate chemical odors
- Must be able to work in a lab environment and tolerate the smell and sight of blood
Company overview
LivaNova PLC is a global medical technology company with nearly five decades of experience in developing innovative medical solutions for neurological and cardiac conditions. Headquartered in London with operations in over 100 countries, the company employs approximately 2,900 professionals worldwide. LivaNova operates through two primary business segments: Cardiopulmonary and Neuromodulation. The Cardiopulmonary division focuses on perfusion systems, oxygenators, and autotransfusion devices, including the market-leading Essenz™ Perfusion System and world's number one heart-lung machine. The Neuromodulation segment specializes in VNS Therapy™ for treating drug-resistant epilepsy and difficult-to-treat depression. With annual revenues exceeding $1.25 billion, LivaNova has established itself as a leader in medical device innovation, having treated millions of patients globally. The company maintains manufacturing and R&D facilities across Europe and the United States, all ISO 13485 certified, and continues to advance clinical research in areas like obstructive sleep apnea and treatment-resistant depression.