System Engineering Co-op

BioFire Diagnostics; Hazelwood (MO); On-site; USD 26,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision plans

Retirement plan

Wellness programs

Commuter benefits

Employee assistance program

Adoption assistance

Job summary

bioMérieux is seeking a Systems Engineering Co-op in Missouri to work with the systems engineering team on support and development activities for in-vitro diagnostic instruments. You will gain hands-on experience in verification testing, troubleshooting, and design control documentation while liaising with senior engineers.

The role emphasizes compliance with quality procedures and active university co-op participation, including programs at WashU or MU.

Qualifications

• Enrollment in BS/MS in relevant engineering field with at least 1 year completed.
• Must be actively enrolled in a university co-op program for academic credit.
• Requires formal co-op participation at WashU or MU.

Responsibilities

• Assist with verification testing, troubleshooting, and evaluating instrument issues.
• Follow bioMérieux Quality procedures and Design Control process.
• Collaborate with Systems Engineering team and other developers.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Ethics & integrity

Verbal communication

Written communication

Effective communication

Education

BS/MS in Systems/Bio/Elec/Mech engineering

Co-op enrollment required

WashU or MU 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