Biomedical R&D Intern: Prototyping, CAD & Testing

Valid8 Financial, Inc.; Cary (NC); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

VQ Biomedical in the Raleigh-Durham area is seeking a part-time R&D Intern to support design, development, verification and validation of a central venous catheter product. You will work under the Senior R&D Engineer, write protocols, assemble and test prototypes, and contribute to design controls and testing in a fast-paced startup setting.

The role involves CAD modeling, fixture development, data processing, and supporting regulatory activities as the team moves from concept to production

Qualifications

• 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.
• Ability to write in a clear, concise and objective manner using proper grammar and English.
• Strong organizational skills when analyzing data and record keeping.
• Familiarity with SolidWorks, CAD, Mechanical Design, and Statistical Analysis.
• Ability to program in Python or C++ 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

• Contribution 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.

Skills

BS/MS engineering

Data analysis

Multiple priorities

Clear writing

Organization

SolidWorks

CAD

Mechanical design

Python/C++ (plus)

Collaboration

Customer service

Adaptability

Prototyping

Education

Student pursuing BS/MS in engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

CAD

Mechanical Design

Job description

VQ Biomedical in the Raleigh-Durham area is seeking a part-time R&D Intern to support design, development, verification and validation of a central venous catheter product. You will work under the Senior R&D Engineer, write protocols, assemble and test prototypes, and contribute to design controls and testing in a fast-paced startup setting.

The role involves CAD modeling, fixture development, data processing, and supporting regulatory activities as the team moves from concept to production