Hardware Systems Engineering Co-op

Werfen • Bedford, MA

8h

About The Position

Werfen is a growing, family-owned, innovative company founded in 1966 in Barcelona, Spain. They are a worldwide leader in specialized diagnostics in the areas of Hemostasis, Acute Care Diagnostics, Transfusion, Autoimmunity, and Transplant. Through their Original Equipment Manufacturing (OEM) business line, they research, develop, and manufacture customized assays and biomaterials. Werfen operates directly in 30 countries and in more than 100 territories through distributors. Their Headquarters and Technology Centers are located in the US and Europe, and their workforce is more than 7,000 strong. The company's success stems from a specific focus in rapidly evolving diagnostic areas, commitment to customers, and dedication to innovation and quality, aiming to provide healthcare professionals with valuable solutions to improve hospital efficiency and patient care. The cooperative experience is designed to provide a semester-long hands-on experience. Werfen seeks students with leadership potential and proven academic success, who can 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.
• 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.
• Confidence in using Microsoft Word and Excel tools.
• Enthusiasm, motivation, initiative and ability to work within an interactive and energetic workplace.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Provide support for continuous improvement team efforts focused on process improvement and optimization.
• Provide design, procedures and implementation of assembly methods, test methods, equipment operation, including specification and optimization.
• Perform experiments, analyze and interpret numerical data from experiments.
• Summarize findings by computer readouts, statistical summaries, graphs and other methods.
• Review process procedures, change orders, equipment specifications, validation plans, and reports.
• Perform market research on relevant topics.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees