Engineering Co-op - Product Development - Radio Frequency Ablation

Main Objective:

Co-op will work with the Radio Frequency Ablation (RFA) surgical probe department to gain experience in research, design, testing, and manufacturing of medical devices.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assist in the determination and execution of appropriate test methods to evaluate product performance, failure modes, root-cause analysis and document results.
• Develop CAD models for prototype designs and test fixturing.
• Participate in cross-functional projects involving new product development, production line enhancements, and process improvement initiatives.
• Identify and recommend design and process improvements to consumable manufacturing and evaluation processes.
• Work within established specifications to achieve project goals with a cross-functional team.
• Support multiple project teams and other departments in new product development and manufacturing.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience:

• Enrolled as a full-time student pursuing a bachelor's degree in engineering, or a recent engineering graduate, required. Students studying Mechanical or Biomedical Engineering preferred.(Recent graduates must be within six months of their graduation date to qualify.)
• Prior experience with electromechanical systems preferred.

Knowledge and Skill Requirements /Specialized Courses and/or Training:

• Ability to effectively communicate, oral and written, and possess the ability to work through technical issues.
• Statistical analysis experience in tools such as MiniTab preferred.
• Experience in design software, such Solidworks preferred.
• Prior experience with LabVIEW preferred.
• Knowledge of MATLAB preferred.

Machine, Tools, and/or Equipment Skills:

Knowledge of surgical equipment/instrumentation and mechanical testing equipment preferred.