Mechanical Engineering Co-op: R&D Sustaining & Test Design

Bracco Medical Technologies; Eden Prairie (MN); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Bracco Medical Technologies in Eden Prairie, MN invites engineering students for a Spring/Summer 2027 R&D Sustaining Engineering Co-op in Mechanical Engineering. The role supports product development, design improvements, and lifecycle engineering to ensure medical devices meet specifications and regulatory requirements.

You’ll evaluate designs, assist with test fixtures, help with documentation, and contribute to cost-optimizing continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, Biomedical Engineering or related field.
• GPA minimum 2.8 on 4.0.
• Legally authorized to work in the United States without visa sponsorship.
• Able to participate full-time (40 hours/week).
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Ability to work independently with cross-disciplinary teams.
• Strong verbal and written communication; technical writing ability.

Responsibilities

• Support sustaining engineering by evaluating design, test methods, and processes.
• Assist with test fixture design, troubleshooting, and qualification of test methods.
• Contribute to continuous improvement to enhance performance, reliability, and manufacturability while reducing costs.
• Perform technical data analysis to support test methods and improvements.
• Define and generate documentation for manufacturing products and processes, including protocols and reports.

Skills

Problem solving

Analytical skills

Independent worker

Team collaboration

Technical writing

Education

Bachelor’s degree student (sophomore/junior)

Mechanical Engineering

Aerospace Engineering

Biomedical Engineering

Engineering Mechanics

US work authorization

Full-time availability 40h/w

GPA ≥ 2.8/4.0

Job description

Bracco Medical Technologies in Eden Prairie, MN invites engineering students for a Spring/Summer 2027 R&D Sustaining Engineering Co-op in Mechanical Engineering. The role supports product development, design improvements, and lifecycle engineering to ensure medical devices meet specifications and regulatory requirements.

You’ll evaluate designs, assist with test fixtures, help with documentation, and contribute to cost-optimizing continuous improvement.