Mechanical Engineering Co-op

Bracco; Eden Prairie (MN); Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Buddy program

Career development program

Networking opportunities

Job summary

Bracco Medical Technologies is seeking a Manufacturing Engineering Co-op to support the manufacturing of medical device capital equipment in Eden Prairie, MN. You will assist in designing and improving processes, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and contribute to continuous improvement projects to reduce waste and improve quality.

The role emphasizes root cause analysis, documentation, and hands-on manufacturing support within a regulated medical device environment.

Qualifications

• Pursuing an undergraduate engineering degree in manufacturing, industrial, mechanical, electrical, or biomedical fields.
• Third year of study required, four-year program.

Responsibilities

• Assist in design, development, and improvement of manufacturing processes for medical device systems.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement process enhancements and cost-saving initiatives.
• Participate in root cause analysis and problem-solving to address manufacturing issues.
• Execute and support continuous improvement projects to optimize overall manufacturing performance and reduce waste.
• Assist in creating and maintaining manufacturing documentation (work instructions, SOPs).
• Collaborate with engineering to design, fabricate and implement assembly aids and test fixtures.
• Contribute to development and execution of process validation and verification activities.

Skills

Root cause analysis

Problem solving

Process improvement

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Undergraduate engineering (3rd 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.

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.

• buddy program
• career development programming
• 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.bracomedtech.com.

Company Details

Bracco Medical Technologies is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Improve people’s lives by shaping the future of prevention and precision imaging. This is our purpose. Our work impacts millions of people all over the world. Not least the more than 4,000 Bracco colleagues who work to improve lives every single day. That is quite a responsibility and something we proudly embrace. We are the Bracco Group!