Sensor Research Internship

Starkey•Eden Prairie, MN

About The Position

Join Starkey as a Biosensor Research and Development Intern and contribute to biosensor research and development efforts while gaining industry experience. The role involves exploring emerging technologies and turning promising ideas into prototypes, experiments, and innovations for the hearing-aid industry. Research may help improve users’ lives and shape future products. Starkey is a manufacturer and distributor of hearing technologies, headquartered in Eden Prairie, Minnesota. Founded in 1967, the company has over 5,000 employees across 29 facilities and does business in more than 100 markets worldwide. The internship’s achievements, technical aptitude, and successful completion will be assessed through a final report and presentation to the group. Work takes place under normal office and lab conditions, with travel less than 10% of the time. The target pay is $25 per hour; starting pay may vary based on geography or market, skills, education, experience, and other qualifications.

Requirements

Be enrolled in an engineering program at an accredited college or university.
Have completed sophomore year and be up to completion of junior year.
Demonstrate a basic understanding of research methods and hypothesis testing.
Have basic knowledge of analytical tools and data interpretation.
Have basic skills with MATLAB, Python, Octave, or other analytical tools.
Have attention to detail.
Have good written and verbal communication skills.
Have good people skills.

Nice To Haves

Electrical engineering or biomedical engineering studies are preferred.
Basic understanding of statistical analysis is desired.
Experience in biomedical research is desired.
Familiarity with various engineering tools and instruments.

Responsibilities

Search for and evaluate emerging technologies.
Investigate the feasibility of new technologies while considering design limitations.
Model, simulate, and prototype concepts to demonstrate feasibility.
Guide the design of test fixtures and test strategies.
Write reports on proposals, experiments, processes, and evaluations.
Apply appropriate research methods and experimental design to explore new ideas and features.
Analyze and interpret experimental results in the context of scientific discovery and user benefit.
Manage experimental documentation and procedures, including writing experimental protocols and final reports.
Explore technologies and research directions that contribute to Starkey’s research portfolio and lead to hearing-aid industry innovations.
Support internal innovation initiatives, including contributing to the corporate intellectual property portfolio.
Create and file patentable inventions.
Support corporate and department guidelines, check and verify product and process quality, and support corporate health and safety objectives.
React productively to changes and handle other essential duties as assigned.
Deliver a final report and presentation to the group.