R&D Mechanical Engineering Co-Op
Werfen GmbH
Summary
The purpose of the cooperative experience is to provide a semester long hands-on experience. Werfen hires students with leadership potential and proven academic success. Ideal candidates will combine technical and business knowledge with analytical strength and creative problem-solving abilities.
Job description
Summary
The purpose of the cooperative experience is to provide a semester long hands-on experience. Werfen hires students with leadership potential and proven academic success. Ideal candidates will combine technical and business knowledge with analytical strength and creative problem-solving abilities.
Key Accountabilities
- To perform entry level work of a routine nature requiring application of standard techniques, procedures and criteria in carrying out a sequence of related tasks.
- Responsible for process and production support of a product or product line. Provides support for continuous improvement team efforts focused on process improvement and optimization. Provides design, procedures and implementation of assembly methods, test methods, equipment operation, including specification and optimization.
- Ability to lead and influence at various levels and functions of the organization through strong interpersonal and communication (oral and written) skills.
- Competency in conducting desk research and competitive intelligence, distilling down vast amounts of data into concise summaries focused on the key strategic & financial implications to IL
Essential Functions
- Performs experiments, analyzes and interprets numerical data from experiments.
- Summarizes findings by computer readouts, statistical summaries, graphs and other methods.
- Requires confidence in using Microsoft Word and Excel tools.
- Requires Enthusiasm, motivation, initiative and ability to work within an interactive and energetic workplace.
- Review process procedures, change orders, equipment specifications, validation plans, and reports.
- Performs market research on relevant topics.
Requirements
- Currently pursuing B.S. in Engineering, Finance, Business, Marketing with a minimum of 2 college semesters complete
- Ability to multitask
- Confidence in using Microsoft Word and Excel tools
- Strong interpersonal and communication (oral and written) skills
- Enthusiasm, motivation, initiative and ability to work within an interactive and energetic workplace
Company overview
Werfen is a global leader in specialized diagnostics, founded in 1966 in Barcelona, Spain as a family-owned innovative company. The company operates as a worldwide leader in specialized diagnostics across five key clinical areas: Hemostasis, Acute Care Diagnostics, Transfusion, Autoimmunity, and Transplant. With headquarters in Barcelona and technology centers in the United States and Europe, Werfen operates directly in 30 countries and serves more than 100 territories through distributors. The company reported worldwide sales of nearly €2.2 billion in 2024 and employs approximately 7,000 people globally. Werfen develops, manufactures, and distributes comprehensive diagnostic systems, reagents, data management solutions, and automation platforms that help healthcare providers enhance hospital efficiency and patient care. Their product portfolio includes industry-leading analyzers for coagulation testing, point-of-care blood gas systems, transfusion compatibility solutions, autoimmune disease diagnostics, and transplant compatibility testing. The company is committed to innovation, quality, and sustainability, with a focus on delivering meaningful innovations that enhance patient care and contribute to healthier societies worldwide.