Software Engineering Co-op - Hoffman Estates, IL

563d Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 55,000 - 81,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Paid parking/public transportation

Paid time off

Paid sick and safe time

Job summary

Siemens Healthineers is seeking an Embedded Software Engineering Co‑op to work on motion control and detector subsystems for molecular imaging cameras. You will write and test embedded software (C/C++), assist with design, testing, and documentation, and collaborate with firmware and electrical engineers.

You must be enrolled in a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field with a minimum 3.0 GPA and be eligible for a university co‑op.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree program in EE/CS/CE or similar.
• Minimum 3.0 GPA (preferred).
• Registered and eligible to participate in a co‑op through your university.

Responsibilities

• Involved in embedded systems development, including requirements analysis, design, coding, testing and documentation.
• Write and test embedded software (C/C++) for motion control and detector subsystems.
• Collaborate with firmware and electrical engineers and assist with development and test.
• Support system host emulator and contribute to lab software loading.
• Assist with administrative tasks as needed.

Skills

C/C++

Python

Agile development

Electronic circuitry

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering / Computer Science / Computer Engineering

Job description

Role Overview

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. Sound interesting? Then come and join our global team as an Embedded Software Engineering Co‑op. This is a role well suited for a highly motivated student looking to build their skill set and gain hands‑on experience.

Responsibilities

• 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 and Education

• Currently enrolled in a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree program, majoring in Electrical Engineering, 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.

Skill Set

• 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.

Base Pay Range

The base pay range for this position is: $54,912 - $80,538. Factors which may affect starting pay within this range may include geography/market, skills, education, experience, and other qualifications of the successful candidate. If this is a commission eligible position the commission eligibility will be in accordance with the terms of the Company’s plan. Commissions are based on individual performance and/or company performance.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Life insurance
• Long‑term and short‑term disability insurance
• Paid parking/public transportation
• Paid time off
• Paid sick and safe time

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Siemens Healthineers is an Equal Opportunity and affirmative action employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability unrelated to ability, marital status, family responsibilities, pregnancy, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, transgender, sex stereotyping, order of protection status, protected veteran or military status, or an unfavorable discharge from military service, and other categories protected by federal, state or local law. EEO is the Law: Applicants and employees are protected under Federal law from discrimination.

Reasonable Accommodations

Siemens Healthineers is committed to equal employment opportunity. As part of this commitment, we will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If you require a reasonable accommodation in completing a job application, interviewing, completing any pre‑employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, we will provide assistance. Please reach out to our HR People Connect People Contact Center for support at [e-mail]. The HR People Connect People Contact Center will not have visibility of your application or interview status.

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Export Control

A successful candidate must be able to work with controlled technology in accordance with US export control law. It is Siemens Healthineers’ policy to comply fully and completely with all United States export control laws and regulations, including those implemented by the Department of Commerce through the Export Administration Regulations (EAR), by the Department of State through the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), and by the Treasury Department through the Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) sanctions regulations.

Data Privacy

We care about your data privacy and take compliance with GDPR as well as other data protection legislation seriously.

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.