R&D Electrical Engineering Co-op
Bracco Medical Technologies
Summary
This Electrical Engineering Co-op – R&D will assist in the design, development, and testing of innovative medical devices. This co-op position is a fantastic opportunity to apply your electrical engineering skills and knowledge in a real-world setting, contributing to the creation of life-saving medical devices.
Job description
Key Responsibilities
- Assisting in the design and development of medical devices, including circuit design, prototyping, and testing
- Developing and maintaining technical documentation, including design specifications and test reports
- Participating in design reviews and contributing to the improvement of the design process
Potential Tasks/Projects
- Reliability engineering support
- EMC / IEC 60601-1-2 support
- Lab management and asset tracking
- Test fixture development including Altium/ECAD
- Engineering FMEA documentation improvement
- Developing board-level reliability models
- Design verification support
Training to be Provided
Students will be exposed to working with various product development departments within Bracco Medical Technologies (BMT). They will learn key requirements that need to be followed in a regulated environment such as the medical device industry. Training may cover relevant aspects of medical device development procedures, along with more specific aspects related to BMT products. Additionally, our co-ops benefit from a buddy program, career development programming and opportunities to build their professional networks virtually and in-person with BMT professionals.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree student with a sophomore or junior level class standing
- Pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Electrical or Biomedical Engineering
- Minimum 3.0 out of 4.0 cumulative GPA
- Legally authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without the need for sponsorship for an employment visa in the future
- Able to participate full-time (40 hours/week)
- Familiarity with electrical design tools, preferably Altium
- Familiarity with electrical test equipment (oscilloscope, digital multi-meter, programmable load)
- Familiarity with software tools and programming languages
- Strong problem solving and analytical skills
- Ability to work independently with team members from various disciplines, e.g., hardware, software, mechanical, quality, regulatory, etc.
- Team player with effective verbal and written communication skills
- Technical writing skills, ability to develop reports for technology development
Benefits
- Safe and sick time
- Medical benefit options
- On-the-job learning
- Workshops
- Networking events
Company overview
Bracco Medical Technologies is a leading global company specializing in diagnostic imaging solutions and contrast agents. As part of the Bracco Group, the company focuses on developing and manufacturing innovative pharmaceutical products for medical imaging applications. Bracco's portfolio includes contrast media for various imaging modalities such as computed tomography (CT), magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), and ultrasound. The company plays a crucial role in advancing diagnostic medicine by providing high-quality imaging agents that enhance visualization of anatomical structures and pathological conditions. With a strong commitment to research and development, Bracco Medical Technologies contributes significantly to improving patient care through better diagnostic accuracy and treatment planning. The company operates globally, serving healthcare providers and patients worldwide with its comprehensive range of diagnostic imaging solutions.