Software Engineering Co-op - Hoffman Estates, IL

563d Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 27,552,000 - 41,328,000; Part time

Job summary

Siemens Healthineers is seeking an Embedded Software Engineering Co-op to contribute to embedded systems for molecular imaging cameras. You will engage in requirements analysis, design, coding, testing, and documentation across motion control and detector subsystems.

The role involves coding in C/C++/Python, working with firmware and electrical engineers, and supporting lab software loading and testing. A co-op through your university is required.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree program, majoring in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or similar.
• Minimum 3.0 GPA (preferred).
• Registered and eligible to participate in a co-op through your university.
• Programming languages C/C++/Python.
• Agile development processes.
• Hands-on work with electronic circuitry, cabling, etc.

Responsibilities

• Involved in embedded systems development: requirements, design, coding, testing, and documentation.
• Work on motion control and detector subsystems for molecular imaging cameras.
• Write and test embedded software in C/C++ and Python; document results.
• Collaborate with firmware and electrical engineers on development and test.
• Support system host emulator and loading software in the lab.
• Assist with defect handling board issues and administrative tasks.

Skills

C/C++

Python

Embedded systems

Agile development

Co-op eligible

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Electrical Engineering / CS / CE

Job description

Embedded Software Engineering Co-op

Join us in pioneering breakthroughs in healthcare. For everyone. Everywhere. Sustainably. Our inspiring and caring environment forms a global community that celebrates diversity and individuality. We encourage you to step beyond your comfort zone, offering resources and flexibility to foster your professional and personal growth, all while valuing your unique contributions. Acquires further qualification for a Bachelor's degree, and gathers respective working experience in different administrative fields of expertise, in the course of a respective assignment. At Siemens Healthineers, we offer you a flexible and dynamic environment with opportunities to go beyond your comfort zone in order to grow personally and professionally.

As an Embedded Software Engineering Co-op, you will be responsible for:

• May be involved in all aspects of embedded systems development, including requirements analysis, design, coding, testing and documentation of the motion control and detector subsystems for molecular imaging cameras.
• Includes safety critical motions, and mitigations to prevent accidents across multiple axes of motion.
• Will be expected to write and test embedded software, execute written test procedures, document results, and to recognize/isolate system anomalies.
• Tasks include writing code (C/C++) for embedded systems, troubleshooting, testing, and documentation of results.
• Coop will work with firmware and electrical engineers for the motion control and detector subsystems, and assist with development and test.
• Provide support for system host emulator, as well as assist in the loading of software in the lab.
• Coop will also help address issues arising from the Defect Handling Board, and may be asked to help out with certain administrative tasks.

Required Skills & Education

• Currently enrolled in a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree program, majoring in Electrical Engineer, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or similar program of study (rising junior or senior preferred)
• Minimum 3.0 GPA (preferred)
• Registered and eligible to participate in a co-op through your university
• Programming languages C/C++/Python
• Agile development processes
• Hands-on work with electronic circuitry, cabling, etc.

Duration

Typically includes one term off from class plus summer (i.e. January-August or May-December), or a longer-term co‑op assignment that can include rotations in school and at work, with some flexibility in scheduling specifics. Flexibility to start based on your availability in conjunction with your academic calendar.

Who we are

We are a team of more than 72,000 highly dedicated Healthineers in more than 70 countries. As a leader in medical technology, we constantly push the boundaries to create better outcomes and experiences for patients, no matter where they live or what health issues they are facing. Our portfolio is crucial for clinical decision‑making and treatment pathways.

How we work

When you join Siemens Healthineers, you become one in a global team of scientists, clinicians, developers, researchers, professionals, and skilled specialists, who believe in each individual’s potential to contribute with diverse ideas. We are from different backgrounds, cultures, religions, political and/or sexual orientations, and work together, to fight the world’s most threatening diseases and enable access to care, united by one purpose: to pioneer breakthroughs in healthcare. For everyone. Everywhere. Sustainably.

Our Culture

We are part of an incredible community of scientists, clinicians, developers, researchers, professionals, and skilled specialists pushing the boundaries of what’s possible, to improve people’s lives around the world. We embrace a culture of inclusivity in which the power and potential of every individual can be unleashed. We spark ideas that lead to positive impact and continued success.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Siemens Healthineers is an Equal Opportunity and Aff