System Engineering Co-op

biofiredx; Hazelwood (MO); On-site; USD 26,000 - 37,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus program

Total Rewards package

Commuter benefits

Wellness programs

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Retirement plan

Adoption assistance

Employee assistance program

Discount programs

Parental leaves

Job summary

bioMérieux in Missouri is seeking a System Engineering Co-op to support the Systems Engineering team in developing and testing medical devices used to automate in-vitro diagnostic testing in microbiology labs.

You will be mentored by directors and senior engineers, perform verification tests, troubleshoot issues, and learn the BioMerieux Design Control process, regulatory requirements, and internal quality standards during an 8–12 month assignment.

Qualifications

• Must be currently enrolled in a BS or MS program in a related Systems, Biomedical, Electrical, or Mechanical engineering program and completed 1 full year.
• Active enrollment in a participating university's formal Co-Op Program and meet all university requirements to receive academic co-op credit.
• Must be enrolled in a formal cooperative education (co-op) program at WashU or Mizzou.

Responsibilities

• Support the Systems Engineering team in development and testing of medical devices.
• Create and execute verification tests; troubleshoot and evaluate instrument issues and design alternatives.
• Learn BioMerieux Design Control process and regulatory requirements.
• Perform work in compliance with quality procedures and standards.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Engineering knowledge

Verbal communication

Written communication

Ethical principles

Team collaboration

Education

BS/MS in Systems/Biomedical/Electrical/Mechanical engineering

Active enrollment in co-op program

Job description

Position Summary

The System Engineering Co-op student will work alongside, and in support of the Systems Engineering team. The system engineering team is a diverse, collaborative group working on the support and/or development of medical devices used to automate in-vitro diagnostic testing usually found in a microbiology laboratory. The engineering co-op student will be supervised by and mentored by the Director, Manager, and Senior engineers within the System Engineering team and the role will include a significant amount of interaction and collaboration with other system development team members.

Primary Duties

• The co-op student will obtain basic knowledge related to medical instrumentation research, design, development, and testing. Candidates will be expected to have general engineering knowledge including the use of standard engineering practices.

• This position will include creation and execution of verification tests, troubleshooting, diagnosing, and evaluating instrument and system issues and design alternatives.

• The co-op student will be given the opportunity to acquire knowledge and understanding of the bioMérieux Design Control process that addresses US and international regulatory requirements, as well as internal Quality requirements.

• Perform all work in compliance with company quality procedures and standards.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Required Education, Training and Experience

• Must be currently enrolled in a BS or MS Program in a related Systems, Biomedical, Electrical, or Mechanical engineering program and completed 1 full year
• To qualify for this Co-Op position, candidates must be actively enrolled in a participating university's formal Co-Op Program and meet all university requirements necessary to receive academic co-op credit. This includes enrollment in any required co-op course, program, or approval process established by the university. Students are responsible for maintaining eligibility and obtaining all required university approvals throughout the duration of the assignment.
• Must be enrolled in a formal cooperative education (co-op) program at Washington University in St. Louis (WashU) or the University of Missouri (Mizzou).

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Acting with Honor and Being Open

• Communicating Effectively

• Consistently upholds and reflects the core ethical principles and values that bioMérieux promotes

• Effective verbal communication skills

• Written Communication - including the ability to communicate technical data in written form

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements

• Ability to remain in stationary position, either sitting or standing, for prolonged periods

• Ability to operate a PC, phone, and other devices

• Ability to see PC screen clearly, and to read fine print

• 8-12 month assignment with some flexibility

The wage for this role based in Missouri is $23.00/hour. This role is eligible to receive a variable annual bonus based on company, team, and individual performance per bioMerieux’s bonus program. This range may differ from ranges offered for similar positions elsewhere in the country given differences in cost of living. Actual compensation within this range is determined based on the successful candidate’s experience and will be presented in writing at the time of the offer.

In addition, bioMérieux offers a competitive Total Rewards package that may include:

• A choice of medical (including prescription), dental, and vision plans providing nationwide coverage and telemedicine options
• Company-Provided Life and Accidental Death Insurance
• Short and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Retirement Plan including a generous non-discretionary employer contribution and employer match.
• Adoption Assistance
• Wellness Programs
• Employee Assistance Program
• Commuter Benefits
• Various voluntary benefit offerings
• Discount programs
• Parental leaves