R&D Systems Engineering Intern

Werfen • Bedford, MA

2h • $22 - $30

About The Position

Overview:
The purpose of the internship is to provide meaningful professional hands-on experience to students with leadership potential and proven academic performance. Ideal candidates will combine technical and business knowledge with analytical strength and creative problem-solving abilities.
As part of the R&D Acute Care New Product Development team, the Systems Engineering Intern will be involved in develoment activities of the next generation GEM blood gas analyzer. The Intern will have opportunities to build prototypes, define and execute test plans, run whole blood samples on benchtops and/or full systems, analyze performance data, develop test methods, report on results, advise on architecture, and other related activities associated with early development work.

Requirements

• Understanding of complex systems with both hardware and software
• Strong organizational skills for creating test plans per objectives, collecting data, and reporting out learnings/conclusions
• Skill with analyzing numeric data sets and creating graphical summaries
• Ability to execute test plans independently
• Detailed eye for documentation of test methods and results
• Requires confidence in using Microsoft Word and Excel tools
• Requires enthusiasm, motivation, initiative and ability to work within an interactive, energetic, and collaborative workplace.
• Currently pursuing B.S. or M.S. in Engineering or Science with a minimum of 2 college semesters complete.
• Ability to multitask.

Nice To Haves

• Desired: experience with programming and/or scripting as it relates to controlling hardware

Responsibilities

• To perform entry-level lab work, data analysis, and experimental planning of a routine nature as directed by full-time engineer.
• The Intern will be involved in the day-to-day activities of the team including regular interfacing with other R&D functions such as Hardware, Analytical, Software, and Project Management.
• We expect the intern to gain an in-depth knowledge of the product and its associated processes. The intern will have opportunities to assist in nearly all aspects of the workflow.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern