Medical Device R&D Sustaining Co-op – Mechanical Eng

Bracco Medical Technologies; Eden Prairie (MN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Bracco Medical Technologies in Eden Prairie, MN, seeks a Mechanical Engineering Co-op (R&D Sustaining) to support ongoing product development and lifecycle engineering in a regulated medical device environment. You will evaluate designs, assist with test methods, and help generate documentation and reports.

This Spring/Summer 2027 internship offers 40 hours/week, collaboration with operations, quality, regulatory, and other teams, plus a buddy program and professional networking opportunities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree student with sophomore- or junior-level class standing.
• Pursuing a bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Engineering Mechanics, or a related concentration.
• Minimum 2.8 out of 4.0 cumulative GPA
• Legally authorized to work in the United States on a full‑time basis without the need for 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, e.g., operations, quality, regulatory, supply chain, etc.
• 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.
• Define and generate all required documentation in support of manufacturing products and processes, including engineering protocols and reports.

Skills

Problem solving

Analytical skills

Team player

Communication skills

Technical writing

Education

Sophomore/junior standing

ME/AE/Biomedical Engineering or Engineering Mechanics

GPA 2.8/4.0

Job description

Bracco Medical Technologies in Eden Prairie, MN, seeks a Mechanical Engineering Co-op (R&D Sustaining) to support ongoing product development and lifecycle engineering in a regulated medical device environment. You will evaluate designs, assist with test methods, and help generate documentation and reports.

This Spring/Summer 2027 internship offers 40 hours/week, collaboration with operations, quality, regulatory, and other teams, plus a buddy program and professional networking opportunities.