R&D Intern

VQ Biomedical, Inc.•Cary, NC

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Research and Development Intern will play a key role in supporting the design, development, verification and validation of new products from concept through regulatory clearance and into production. Reporting to the Senior R&D Engineer, the ideal candidate will be a self-starter with a strong work ethic, integrity, and the ability to work independently as well as part of a team. They must be proactive and thrive in a fast-paced entrepreneurial environment. This is an exciting opportunity to join an accomplished team during an early phase of 1st generation product design.

Requirements

Student pursuing BS/MS in engineering (Mechanical, Electrical or BME preferred)
Data analysis and database management experience (collect, analyze and summarize data)
Demonstrated ability to effectively balance multiple priorities
Independent self-starter
Ability to write in a clear, concise and objective manner using proper grammar and English
Strong organizational skills when analyzing data and focus on record keeping and record integrity
Familiarity with SolidWorks, CAD, Mechanical Design, and Statistical Analysis

Nice To Haves

Ability to program in Python or CPP a plus
Focus on collaboration: between co-workers, customers and hospital staff
Strong customer-service work ethic with a “patient first” mentality
Ability to shift focus in a rapidly changing environment
Good prototyping skills - formulation of creative ideas to demonstrate idea feasibility and ability to assemble and test prototypes

Responsibilities

Contribute on a new product development team to develop a central line venous catheter and catheter accessories
Write formal protocols
Assemble and test prototypes
Design, assemble and test fixtures
Create and maintain design control related documentation such as risk and usability assessments, user needs, and design inputs. Comply with requirements of design controls and other regulatory bodies
Support engineering changes and prototype builds
CAD Modeling and test fixture development
Help with identifying and procuring parts and supplies used in the catheter design and testing
Generate and process Engineering Change Orders
Support report writing for in-house and academic studies
Participate in lab and animal testing by ordering supplies and setting up test benches
Collect, process and report test data
Support quality and design improvement projects
Other duties as required