System Engineering Co-op

bioMerieux Inc.; Hazelwood (MO); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision plans

Life and AD&D Insurance

Short/Long-Term Disability Insurance

Retirement plan with employer match

Adoption Assistance

Wellness Programs

Employee Assistance Program

Commuter Benefits

Voluntary benefit offerings

Discount programs

Parental leaves

Job summary

bioMerieux Inc. is seeking a System Engineering Co-op to support the Systems Engineering team in design, test, and verification activities for in-vitro diagnostic instruments used in microbiology labs.

You will work under mentors, gain exposure to design controls and regulatory requirements, and collaborate with system development leaders to address instrument issues and potential design improvements.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in BS or MS program in related engineering field.
• Must be actively enrolled in a formal co-op program at a participating university.
• Must be enrolled in co-op at a named university (WashU or Mizzou).

Responsibilities

• Support Systems Engineering team in verification and testing of medical devices.
• Assist with troubleshooting, diagnosing, and evaluating instrument issues.
• Learn bioMerieux Design Control processes and regulatory requirements.
• Adhere to quality procedures and perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Engineering fundamentals

Effective communication

Team collaboration

Education

BS/MS in Systems/Biomedical/EE/ME engineering

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 bioMerieux 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.

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 bioMerieux 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.

• 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

BioMerieux Inc. and its affiliates are Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. Please be advised that the receipt of satisfactory responses to reference requests and the provision of satisfactory proof of an applicant's identity and legal authorization to work in the United States are required of all new hires. Any misrepresentation, falsification, or material omission may result in the failure to receive an offer, the retraction of an offer, or if already hired, dismissal. If you are a qualified individual with a disability, you may request a reasonable accommodation in BioMerieux's or its affiliates' application process by contacting us via telephone at [phone], by email at [emailprotected], or by dialing 711 for access to Telecommunications Relay Services (TRS).