Intern - R&D Electrical Engineer

Coloplast; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 29,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

Coloplast in Minneapolis, MN offers an Electrical Engineering Intern position supporting design, development, testing, and verification of electrical and electromechanical medical device systems for Interventional Urology.

You will work with cross-functional teams, contribute to lab testing, data analysis, and documentation while adhering to design controls and regulatory standards. Exact dates depend on school calendars; hands-on experience includes soldering and PCBAs assembly opportunities.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor's or Graduate degree in Electrical Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
• Undergraduate student (completed sophomore level or higher) or Graduate student with successful completion of core electrical engineering coursework.
• Experience using Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook.
• Basic programming experience in MATLAB, Python, C/C++, LabVIEW, or similar technical computing environments is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the design, development, testing, verification, and validation of electrical and electromechanical medical device systems in accordance with applicable regulatory standards.
• Collaborate with electrical, mechanical, software, and test engineers to develop innovative products and technologies.
• Participate in hands-on problem solving and resolution.
• Utilize laboratory equipment such as oscilloscopes, power supplies, multimeters, data acquisition systems, and environmental test equipment to evaluate product performance.

Skills

MATLAB

Python

C/C++

LabVIEW

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's or Graduate degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Oscilloscopes

Power supplies

Multimeters

Data acquisition systems

Job description

Location

Minneapolis, MN, US

Job Family

Research & Development

Country/Region

United States

The R&D Electrical Engineering Intern will support the design, development, testing, and verification of electrical and electromechanical systems used in medical devices for the Interventional Urology market. This individual will work closely with electrical, mechanical, software, and test engineers to develop innovative products and technologies while supporting both new product development and sustaining engineering activities. The intern will contribute to laboratory testing, data analysis, circuit evaluation, prototype development, and documentation in accordance with medical device design control requirements. Exact dates depend on school calendars.

Major Areas of Accountability

• Assist in the design, development, testing, verification, and validation of electrical and electromechanical medical device systems in accordance with applicable regulatory standards.
• Assist in the design, development, testing, verification, and validation of electrical and electromechanical medical device systems in accordance with applicable regulatory standards.
• Participate in hands‑on problem solving and resolution.
• Utilize laboratory equipment such as oscilloscopes, power supplies, multimeters, data acquisition systems, and environmental test equipment to evaluate product performance.
• Create and maintain good records of lab work and test results related to assigned projects.
• Coloplast employees are required to conduct business to the highest ethical and professional standards; comply with applicable laws and regulations, the Advamed Code of Ethics on Interactions with Healthcare Professionals, and company policies.
• Ability to solder and complete hands‑on assembly and rework of PCBAs.
• Other job duties as assigned.

Basic Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor's or Graduate degree in Electrical Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
• Undergraduate student (completed sophomore level or higher) or Graduate student with successful completion of core electrical engineering coursework.
• Experience using Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook.
• Basic programming experience in MATLAB, Python, C/C++, LabVIEW, or similar technical computing environments is preferred.
• Ability to conduct testing, analyze data, and communicate technical findings through written reports and presentations.
• Strong problem‑solving skills, attention to detail, and ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Knowledge of basic engineering concepts and principles.
• Ability to work independently and to be a technical assist on group projects.
• Ability to take verbal instructions and translate them into goals and objectives.
• Good written and verbal communication.
• Pro‑active; high‑performance and results orientation.
  This position pays $25/hr.

Pursuing an ambitious growth agenda, Coloplast develops and markets products and services that make life easier for people with intimate healthcare needs. Employing about 16,000 people and with products available in more than 143 countries, we are one of the world s leading medical device companies. We are constantly growing our business and always looking for new ways to move forward we explore, learn and look for new ways of doing things.

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Coloplast employees are required to conduct business to the highest ethical and professional standards; comply with applicable laws and regulations, the Advamed Code of Ethics on Interactions with Healthcare Professionals, and company policies.

Coloplast is committed to a policy of Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) which means we employ and promote individuals based on their merits, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status, status with regards to public assistance or any other protected classification.

Nearest Major Market:

Minneapolis

62129
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