Mechanical Engineer Co-op - Knoxville, TN

Siemens Healthineers; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Part time

Job summary

Siemens Healthineers is seeking a Mechanical Engineer Co-op in Knoxville to contribute to cross-functional design teams and hands-on development. You will create design concepts, develop drawings, and support testing to bring ideas to life.

The role targets motivated students pursuing Mechanical Engineering degrees, with a GPA around 3.0 and co-op eligibility. This on-site opportunity emphasizes learning in a global health technology environment.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a Bachelor's or Master's degree program in Mechanical Engineering.
• Minimum 3.0 GPA (preferred).
• Registered and eligible to participate in a co-op through your university.
• Work Authorization: Permanent work authorization in the U.S. is required.

Responsibilities

• Operate within a cross-functional team of technical and non-technical members.
• Provide design concepts, material/design specifications, and detailed part drawings using Siemens NX.

Skills

CAD

FEA

CFD

2D drawings

GD&T

EMI/EMC

Siemens NX

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Siemens NX

Job description

Join us in pioneering breakthroughs in healthcare. For everyone. Everywhere. Sustainably.

Our inspiring and caring environment forms a global community that celebrates diversity and individuality. We encourage you to step beyond your comfort zone, offering resources and flexibility to foster your professional and personal growth, all while valuing your unique contributions.

At Siemens Healthineers, we offer you a flexible and dynamic environment with opportunities to go beyond your comfort zone in order to grow personally and professionally. Sound interesting? Then come and join our global team as a Mechanical Engineer Co-op.

This is a role well suited for a highly motivated student looking to build their skill set and gain hands‑on experience. As a Mechanical Engineer Co-op, you will be responsible for:

• Operating within a cross-functional team made up of both technical and non-technical team members.
• Providing design concepts, material/design specifications, detailed part and assembly drawing drawings using Siemens NX with analysis where appropriate.
• Providing complete design, development and testing of your work.
• Communicating technical and commercial issues, including working with in-house and outsourced manufacturing in a global environment.
• Recommend new designs and processes or improvement to existing design and processes to meet functional requirements.

This position may suit you best ifyou are familiar with the areas and concepts below, and would like to develop your skills within Healthineers:

• CAD, FEA and CFD (Siemens NX)
• 2D drawings (with GD&T, tolerance stack up, form, fit and function consideration)
• Structural design
• Knowledge of electronics packaging for EMI/EMC
• Liquid and/or air cooling of electronics
• Interested in medical imaging and/or medical technology
• FDA/ISO design controls
• Motivated to learn and develop your technical skills

Required skills and education to have for the success of this role:

• Currently enrolled in a Bachelor's or Master's degree program, majoring in Mechanical Engineering
• Minimum 3.0 GPA (preferred)
• Registered and eligible to participate in a co-op through your university
• Work Authorization: Permanent work authorization in the U.S. is required

Who we are

We are a team of more than 72,000 highly dedicated Healthineers in more than 70 countries. As a leader in medical technology, we constantly push the boundaries to create better outcomes and experiences for patients, no matter where they live or what health issues they are facing. Our portfolio is crucial for clinical decision-making and treatment pathways.

How we work

When you join Siemens Healthineers, you become one in a global team of scientists, clinicians, developers, researchers, professionals, and skilled specialists, who believe in each individual's potential to contribute with diverse ideas. We are from different backgrounds, cultures, religions, political and/or sexual orientations, and work together, to fight the world's most threatening diseases and enable access to care, united by one purpose: to pioneer breakthroughs in healthcare. For everyone. Everywhere. Sustainably.

To find out more about Healthineers' specific businesses, please visit our company page here.

As an equal opportunity employer, we welcome applications from individuals with disabilities.