R&D Engineering Co-op (Fall 2026)

Bracco•Eden Prairie, MN

2d•Onsite

About The Position

We are currently seeking intern/co-op candidates to learn with us as they engage in a variety of hands-on projects alongside our high-performing and authentic R&D team. The Research and Development Engineering Co-op role is aimed at developing the skills of engineers and researchers in the field of medical device development. The goal of the program is to provide a structure where participants are introduced to the equipment, methods, and concepts of interventional cardiology, clinical outcomes, and device design/development. The student will report directly to the Cardiovascular System Engineering group manager and work with the Research Engineering Team on characterization methods, basic technology research, prototype development, and group brainstorming/problem-solving session related to medical devices used by interventional cardiologists and radiologists. Projects may make use of skills including using state-of-the-art test equipment, researching scientific and clinical literature, executing testing, preparing reports, architecting, and prototyping medical devices. Interns will develop knowledge and experience in the following: Medical Device design and development including design inputs, verification, quality documentation System Engineering Concepts International Standards and Regulations Requirement Management Tools Concepts of Data Acquisition Statistical Analysis and Hypothesis Testing.

Requirements

Currently pursuing a bachelor's or advanced degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Biomedical, or closely related field (Only candidates with at least 2 years of study toward a bachelor's will be considered)

Nice To Haves

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Effective verbal and written communication skills.
Knowledge of principles of engineering and mechanical design
Knowledge of principles of data acquisition and study design
Mechanical or electrical lab testing experience.
Ability to establish clear priorities and multi-task in a high-volume setting responsive to externally generated deadlines.