Acute Care Hardware Systems Engineering Co-op at Werfen GmbH, Bedford, MA

Acute Care Hardware Systems Engineering Co-op at Werfen GmbH in Bedford, MA. Est. up to $100k. Apply with swipeandhired.

Category R&D Introduction Werfen 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. The selected candidate will tackle hands -on Systems Engineering challenges a s a member of the R&D Acute Care New Product Development team, guiding Werfen products through various phases of their product development lifecycles. The candidate 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 prod uct development work. Responsibilities Key Accountabilities: P erform s entry-level lab work, data analysis, and experimental planning of a routine nature as directed by full -time engineer. Provides support for continuous improvement team efforts focused on process improvement and optimization. Participate in the day-to-day activities of the team includ ing regular interfacing with other R&D functions such as Hardware, Analytical, Software, and Project Management. 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 experimental research, and refining large quanti ties of technical data into concise summaries. Essential Functions: Develops and executes verification test protocols for new products. Leads subsystem and/or component level exploratory testing. Write and execute test scripts for hardware control. Manage system and subsystem requirements in JA MA. Perform risk analyses with a cross-functional team. <span data-ccp-props='{"201341983"