Product Intern - Ergonomic design of a patient bed for breast MRI

Chipiron; Paris; Sur place; EUR 20 000 - 40 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

A medical device startup in Paris is seeking an Intern to support the product team in developing a prototype for an MRI patient bed. Ideal for final-year engineering students, this role offers hands-on experience in a collaborative environment focused on medical interface design and user-centered innovation. Responsibilities include analyzing clinical needs, conducting ergonomic studies, and prototyping. Gain invaluable skills in a fast-paced startup culture.

Qualifications

• Final year student in industrial design or biomedical engineering.
• Interest in medical interface design.
• Knowledge of medical device regulations (EU MDR 2017/745).

Responsabilités

• Develop a prototype for an MRI patient bed.
• Analyze clinical needs and translate them into design requirements.
• Conduct ergonomic studies and explore design concepts.

Connaissances

3D modeling

Rapid prototyping

Good communication skills

User-centered design

Ability to collaborate with teams

Formation

Master’s level in industrial design or related field

Description du poste

We’re looking for a highly motivated Intern to join our product team and support both the Product manager and our mechanical team. This internship is ideal for a final‑year student from an engineering school student looking to gain hands‑on experience in a fast‑paced startup environment.

Duration : 6 months

From : January 2025 (Flexible)

Skills & Experience

• Final year student in industrial design, textile engineering (especially with a medical focus such as biomaterials or medical devices), biomedical engineering or ergonomy. (Master’s level)
• Strong interest in medical interface design and user‑centered innovation.
• Curious, autonomous, rigorous, analytical mindset, and sensitive to patient experience.
• 3D modeling
• Rapid prototyping (3D printing, cutting, foam shaping, textiles, sewing, etc.)
• Knowledge in ergonomics and patient comfort
• Good communication and teamwork skills, with ability to collaborate with multiple teams (clinicians, engineers, RA / QA, designers)
• Awareness of medical device regulations (EU MDR 2017 / 745, ISO 10993, etc.)

Key Responsibilities

During this internship you will be in charge of developing a prototype for a MRI patient bed.

The internship will be separated in three phase as below:

• Analyze clinical needs and translate them into design requirements (comfort, usability, MRI compatibility, cleaning, durability).
• Conduct ergonomic studies and explore innovative design concepts.
• Select suitable materials and manufacturing processes.
• Create detailed 3D models and iterate on design solutions.
• Build and test prototypes, organize usability evaluations, and analyze results.
• Deliver a functional prototype and a techpack ready for industrialization.

Who We Are

Chipiron is revolutionizing the medical imaging industry by developing light and easily deployable MRI machines powered by an ultra‑sensitive quantum detection system. Our mission is to make MRI accessible to everyone, everywhere. We're a team of engineers based in the heart of Paris, and we have only one obsession : building things people want.

Our Culture

• Collaborative Decision‑Making;
• High Standards and Autonomy : We maintain high expectations for our team members and offer complete autonomy, coupled with incentives tied to the company's success, fostering a culture of ownership and accountability;
• Value of Humility : We prioritize seeking the truth over being right;
• English‑First International Team.