Systems Engineer Co-Op
Bayer
Summary
The Co-op will support product development projects within the Radiology Device R&D organization. Activities will be conducted in both office and laboratory environments. The successful candidate will gain hands-on experience supporting systems engineering activities throughout the product lifecycle while working closely with cross-functional teams involved in the development of regulated medical devices.
Job description
Position Purpose
The Co-op will support product development projects within the Radiology Device R&D organization. Activities will be conducted in both office and laboratory environments. The successful candidate will gain hands-on experience supporting systems engineering activities throughout the product lifecycle while working closely with cross-functional teams involved in the development of regulated medical devices.
Your Tasks and Responsibilities
- Support systems engineering activities throughout the product lifecycle
- Assist with requirements development, review, traceability, and change management activities
- Support verification and validation planning, execution, data collection, and reporting
- Participate in engineering investigations and root cause analysis activities
- Assist with risk management activities, including hazard identification, risk analysis, and risk control verification
- Contribute to human factors and usability engineering activities, including test preparation and analysis
- Analyze test data and prepare engineering summaries and technical reports
- Support design reviews and cross-functional project meetings
- Work in laboratory and office environments to develop practical solutions to engineering challenges
- Support continuous improvement initiatives within the Systems Engineering organization
- Assist with technical documentation required for regulated medical device development
Who You Are
Bayer seeks an incumbent who possesses the following:
Required
- Currently enrolled in an accredited bachelor's or master's degree program in Systems Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science Engineering, or a related engineering discipline
- Completion of sophomore year or higher
- Ability to work full-time during the Co-op assignment
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Ability to work effectively in a team environment
- Effective written and verbal communication skills
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Teams
- Ability to organize and manage multiple assignments simultaneously
Preferred
- Laboratory or engineering project experience
- Coursework in medical device development
- Exposure to verification, validation, quality, reliability, or risk management concepts
- Familiarity with regulatory environments or standards-based development
Requirements
- Currently enrolled in an accredited bachelor's or master's degree program in Systems Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science Engineering, or a related engineering discipline
- Completion of sophomore year or higher
- Ability to work full-time during the Co-op assignment
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Ability to work effectively in a team environment
- Effective written and verbal communication skills
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Teams
- Ability to organize and manage multiple assignments simultaneously
- Laboratory or engineering project experience
- Coursework in medical device development
- Exposure to verification, validation, quality, reliability, or risk management concepts
- Familiarity with regulatory environments or standards-based development
Benefits
- Health care
- Vision
- Dental
- Retirement
- Paid time off
- Sick leave
Company overview
Bayer AG is a global life science company with core competencies in healthcare and agriculture, operating as one of the world's leading pharmaceutical corporations. Founded in 1863 and headquartered in Leverkusen, Germany, Bayer operates through three primary divisions: Pharmaceuticals, Consumer Health, and Crop Science. The company's pharmaceutical segment focuses on prescription products for cardiology, women's healthcare, oncology, hematology, and ophthalmology, with blockbuster drugs including Xarelto, Eylea, and Nubeqa. Bayer's Consumer Health division markets well-known over-the-counter brands such as Aspirin, Aleve, Claritin, and Bepanthen. The Crop Science division, strengthened by the acquisition of Monsanto, provides seeds, crop protection products, and digital farming solutions. With approximately 92,815 employees worldwide and operations in 80 countries, Bayer is committed to its mission of "Health for all, Hunger for none," driving innovation in medical treatments, agricultural productivity, and sustainable development. The company maintains a strong research and development pipeline, investing heavily in areas like precision medicine, artificial intelligence applications in healthcare, and sustainable agricultural technologies.