Mechanical Engineering Co-op: R&D Sustaining

Acist Medical Systems Inc.; Eden Prairie (MN); On-site; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Bracco Medical Technologies in Eden Prairie, Minnesota, is seeking a Mechanical Engineering Co-op (R&D Sustaining) to support ongoing product development and lifecycle activities for our medical devices. You will evaluate designs, assist with test fixtures and data analysis, generate engineering documentation, and contribute to cost-conscious manufacturing improvements.

Spring/Summer 2027 start, 2–3 semester rotation, 40 hours/week, with a buddy program and professional networking.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Engineering Mechanics, or a related concentration.
• Sophomore- or junior-level class standing.
• Minimum 2.8 out of 4.0 cumulative GPA.
• Legally authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without sponsorship for an employment visa in the future.
• Able to participate full-time (40 hours/week).
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Ability to work independently with team members from various disciplines.
• Team player with effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Technical writing skills, ability to develop protocols and reports to qualify design changes.

Responsibilities

• Support sustaining engineering efforts by evaluating product design, test methods, and process capabilities to ensure consistency and compliance.
• Assist with test fixture design, troubleshooting, and qualification of test methods to support product verification and validation.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing product performance, reliability, and manufacturability while optimizing costs.
• Technical data analysis to support test methods and continuous improvement.
• Recommend appropriate staffing levels to support manufacturing requirements; define and generate all required documentation in support of manufacturing products and processes, including engineering protocols and reports.

Skills

Problem solving

Team player

Technical writing

Analytical thinking

Independent worker

Education

Bachelor's degree student in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Engineering Mechanics

GPA 2.8/4.0

Job description

Bracco Medical Technologies in Eden Prairie, Minnesota, is seeking a Mechanical Engineering Co-op (R&D Sustaining) to support ongoing product development and lifecycle activities for our medical devices. You will evaluate designs, assist with test fixtures and data analysis, generate engineering documentation, and contribute to cost-conscious manufacturing improvements.

Spring/Summer 2027 start, 2–3 semester rotation, 40 hours/week, with a buddy program and professional networking.