BME/ME Research and Prototyping Engineer (co-op)
About The Position
Current Surgical Inc. is a startup developing medical technology. Its first product is a smart microinvasive needle designed to destroy tumors precisely while preserving healthy tissue. The company’s technology is backed by the National Science Foundation and funded by venture capital firms. The Research and Prototyping Engineer will work directly with the co-founders to design, develop, and test a clinical prototype. The work combines precision mechanics, electronics, microfluidics, and ultrasound physics. The role focuses on mechanical development, including design, hands-on development, and experimental oversight and execution. As an early team member, the engineer may also contribute across areas of the biomedical startup, including preclinical study design and collaboration with clinicians. The position is intended for a mechanical engineer or a biomedical engineer with a mechanical engineering focus who is interested in medical devices and precision surgery. It requires a minimum six-month commitment, covering an academic semester and summer.
Requirements
- BS, MS, or PhD candidate in mechanical engineering, biomedical engineering, or a closely related field such as mechatronics or robotics.
- Minimum commitment of six months, covering an academic semester and summer.
- Basic experience with multiple fabrication approaches and their tradeoffs, using materials such as metals, polymers, and ceramics.
- Experience with CAD tools such as SolidWorks or Fusion 360 and ability to design complex mechanical parts and assemblies.
- Interest in biomedical research and conducting benchtop experiments, potentially including ex vivo tissue.
- Elementary data analysis experience with MATLAB and/or Python.
Nice To Haves
- General knowledge of medical imaging.
- For BS candidates: junior or senior standing and experience in a research lab and/or prior internships.
- For MS candidates: prior research and/or internship experience.
- For PhD candidates: interest in learning about industry R&D roles and enjoyment of developing experimental techniques.
Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and test the clinical prototype in collaboration with the co-founders.
- Support mechanical development through design and hands-on prototyping.
- Oversee and execute experiments.
- Contribute to preclinical study design and interface with clinicians.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
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