Hardware Co-op

Position Summary

The engineering co-op student will work alongside, and in support of, R&D hardware and systems engineering teams. The engineering teams are a diverse, collaborative group working on the support and/or development of medical devices; the devices are used to automate in-vitro diagnostics typically found in a microbiology lab. The engineering co-op student will be supervised and mentored by the Directors, Managers, and Sr. Engineers in the engineering team of Systems Development.

Primary Duties

- Project Activities: This position will include creation and execution of verification tests, troubleshooting and evaluating instrument and system issues and design alternatives, and supporting engineering evaluations and feasibility efforts.
- Design and Development Process: The co-op will be given the opportunity to acquire knowledge and understanding of the bioMérieux Design Control Process that addresses US and international regulatory requirements, as well as internal Quality requirements.
- Perform all work in compliance with company quality procedures and standards.
- Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Required Education, Training and Experience

- High School Diploma, GED or equivalent
- Specific Field, Function, or Specialization: At least 1 year of degree  program completed (Related life sciences, engineering, or microbiology program. (Biomedical engineering preferred).
- Must be currently enrolled in a BS or MS Program in a related life sciences, computer science, data science, or microbiology program
- Must be actively enrolled in a participating university's formal Co-Op Program and meet all university requirements necessary to receive co-op credit, including any required coursework, program enrollment, or university approval process. Students are responsible for maintaining eligibility and obtaining all required university approvals throughout the assignment.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSA’s)

- Consistently upholds and reflects the core ethical principles and values that bioMérieux promotes.
- Effective verbal communication skills
- Written Communications – including the ability to communicate technical data in written form
- Ability to work cross-functionally allowing for better collaboration and communication when working across teams to achieve shared objectives
- Intermediate: applies skills independently in most situations; handles moderately complex tasks with occasional guidance

Working Conditions (Summary)

- Ability to remain in a stationary position for prolonged periods: Yes
- Ability to ascend/descend ladders, stairs, ramps: Yes
- 8-12 month assignment with some flexibility

The pay for this role is $23.00.  In addition, bioMérieux offers a competitive Total Rewards package that may  include (dependent upon hours worked): ·        A choice of medical (including prescription), dental, and vision plans providing nationwide coverage and telemedicine options ·        Company-Provided Life and Accidental Death Insurance ·        Short and Long-Term Disability Insurance ·        Retirement Plan including a generous non-discretionary employer contribution and employer match. ·        Adoption Assistance ·        Wellness Programs ·        Employee Assistance Program ·        Commuter Benefits ·        Various voluntary benefit offerings ·        Discount programs ·        Parental leaves