Electrical Engineering Co-op

Werfen • Bedford, MA

4h • $22 - $30

About The Position

Werfen is a growing, family-owned, innovative company founded in 1966 in Barcelona, Spain. We are a worldwide leader in specialized diagnostics in the areas of Hemostasis, Acute Care Diagnostics, Transfusion, Autoimmunity, and Transplant. Through our Original Equipment Manufacturing (OEM) business line, we research, develop, and manufacture customized assays and biomaterials. We operate directly in 30 countries, and in more than 100 territories through distributors. Our Headquarters and Technology Centers are located in the US and Europe, and our workforce is more than 7,000 strong.
Our success comes from a specific focus in these rapidly evolving diagnostic areas, our commitment to customers, and our dedication to innovation and quality. We’re passionate about providing healthcare professionals the most valuable and complete solutions to improve hospital efficiency and enhance patient care.
Overview
Summary:
The purpose of the cooperative experience is to provide a semester long hands-on experience. Werfen hires students with leadership potential and proven academic success. Ideal candidates will combine technical and business knowledge with analytical strength and creative problem-solving abilities.

Requirements

• Currently pursuing B.S. in Engineering, Finance, Business, Marketing with a minimum of 2 college semesters complete.
• Ability to multitask.
• Requires confidence in using Microsoft Word and Excel tools.
• Requires Enthusiasm, motivation, initiative and ability to work within an interactive and energetic workplace.

Responsibilities

• To perform entry level work of a routine nature requiring application of standard techniques, procedures and criteria in carrying out a sequence of related tasks.
• Responsible for process and production support of a product or product line. Provides support for continuous improvement team efforts focused on process improvement and optimization. Provides design, procedures and implementation of assembly methods, test methods, equipment operation, including specification and optimization.
• Ability to lead and influence at various levels and functions of the organization through strong interpersonal and communication (oral and written) skills.
• Competency in conducting desk research and competitive intelligence, distilling down vast amounts of data into concise summaries focused on the key strategic & financial implications to IL
• Performs experiments, analyzes and interprets numerical data from experiments.
• Summarizes findings by computer readouts, statistical summaries, graphs and other methods.
• Review process procedures, change orders, equipment specifications, validation plans, and reports.
• Performs market research on relevant topics.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees