Mechanical Engineering Co-op

Bracco Medical Technologies; Eden Prairie (MN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Bracco Medical Technologies in Eden Prairie, MN, is seeking a Manufacturing Engineering Co-op for Jan 2027 through Aug 2027 or May 2027 through Dec 2027. This hands-on role supports the manufacturing of medical device capital equipment, working with cross-functional teams to improve processes and reduce waste.

You will help design and implement manufacturing processes, create documentation, and participate in process validation activities while learning in a regulated medical device environment

Qualifications

• Undergraduate students enrolled in a manufacturing, Industrial, mechanical, electrical, or biomedical engineering four-year degree program entering their third year.

Responsibilities

• Assist in design, development, and improvement of manufacturing processes for medical device systems.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify process enhancements, cost-saving initiatives, and quality improvements.
• Participate in root cause analysis and problem-solving efforts to address manufacturing issues.
• Execute and support continuous improvement projects to optimize overall manufacturing performance and reduce waste.
• Assist in the creation and maintenance of manufacturing documentation, including work instructions and standard operating procedures.
• Collaborate with the engineering team to design, fabricate and implement manufacturing assembly aids and test fixtures.
• Contribute to the development and execution of process validation and verification activities.

Skills

Process improvement

Root cause analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Documentation

Education

Undergraduate students enrolled in a manufacturing, Industrial, mechanical, electrical, or biomedical engineering four-year degree program entering their third year.

Job description

Why Join Bracco Medical Technologies?

We care as much about our employees as we do our patients. Our culture fosters a work environment where employees can thrive, be passionate and have fun along the way.Each member of the Bracco Medical Technologies team has the power to make a difference......every day!

Company Overview

At Bracco Medical Technologies, every employee has an impact on our Mission to empower lifesaving decisions. We create medical devices that give healthcare providers the insights they need to confidently and safely diagnose patients. Our unique line of products includes Intravascular Ultrasound (IVUS), Fractional Flow Reserve (FFR), Cardiovascular Imaging contrast delivery (CVi), and CT and MRI contrast delivery systems. As part of the Bracco Group, Bracco Medical Technologies benefits from the resources of a multinational conglomerate with broad expertise in cath lab and radiology suite technology and a dedication to continuous advancement.

We are currently seeking co-op candidates to learn with us as they engage in a variety of hands-on projects alongside our high-performing and authentic Operations team.

Position Summary

This Manufacturing Engineering Co-op role is a hands-on engineering position that supports the manufacturing of medical device capital equipment. Through manufacturing support, students will investigate production failures, work with cross functional teams to disposition non-conforming material, implement lean processes and assembly tools/fixtures to improve efficiency. Primary responsibilities are as follows:

• Assist in the design, development, and improvement of manufacturing processes and for medical device systems.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify and implement process enhancements, cost-saving initiatives, and quality improvements.

• Participate in root cause analysis and problem-solving efforts to address manufacturing issues.

• Execute and support continuous improvement projects to optimize overall manufacturing performance and reduce waste.

• Assist in the creation and maintenance of manufacturing documentation, including work instructions and standard operating procedures.

• Collaborate with the engineering team to design, fabricate and implement manufacturing assembly aids and test fixtures.

• Contribute to the development and execution of process validation and verification activities.

Training to be Provided

Students will be exposed to working with various operations and product development departments within the Bracco Medical Technologies (BMT) organization. They will learn key requirements which need to be followed in a regulated environment such as the medical device industry.

Additionally, our co-ops benefit from a buddy program, career development programming, and opportunities to build their professional networks virtually and in-person with BMT professionals.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate students enrolled in a manufacturing, Industrial, mechanical, electrical, or biomedical engineering four-year degree program entering their third year.

Job Location

* Eden Prairie, Minnesota

Term/Hours

* Jan 2027 - Aug 2027 or May 2027 - Dec 2027

* Hours: 40 hours/week

To learn more about Bracco Medical Technologies, please visit our website at: https://careers.braccomedtech.com.

Bracco Medical Technologies is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.