Systems Engineering Co-op - Knoxville, TN

Siemens Healthineers; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Siemens Healthineers invites motivated engineering students to join as a Systems Engineering Co-op in Knoxville, TN. The role focuses on designing, integrating, testing, and debugging PET/CT systems, with opportunities to work on image quality investigations and performance testing.

Ideal candidates are pursuing an engineering degree with a 3.0 GPA or higher, are eligible for university co-op programs, and possess strong communication and problem-solving skills.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a Bachelor's degree program, majoring in Engineering (rising junior or senior preferred).
• Minimum 3.0 GPA (preferred).
• Registered and eligible to participate in a co-op through your university.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the design, system integration, testing, and debugging of clinical PET/CT systems.
• Assist Systems Engineers with image quality investigations and system performance testing of PET/CT systems.
• Perform data mining, analysis, and processing.

Skills

Self-motivated

Communication

Problem solving

Organization

MS Office

Programming

Education

Bachelor's in Engineering

Job description

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.

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 a Systems 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. As a Systems Engineering Co‑op, you will be responsible for:

• You will contribute to the design, system integration, testing, and debugging of clinical Positron Emission Tomography/Computed Tomography (PET/CT) systems.
• You will assist Systems Engineers with image quality investigations and system performance testing of PET/CT systems.
• You will perform data mining, analysis, and processing.

This position may suit you best if you are familiar with what is below, and would like to develop your skills with Healthineers:

• Self‑motivated with excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Problem‑solving skills
• Excellent organizational skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office products
• Programming skills are beneficial for the role

Required skills and education to have for the success of this role:

• Currently enrolled in a Bachelor's degree program, majoring in Engineering (rising junior or senior preferred)
• Minimum 3.0 GPA (preferred)
• Registered and eligible to participate in a co‑op through your university

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.

To find out more about Healthineers' specific businesses, please visit our company page here.

As an equal opportunity employer, we welcome applications from individuals with disabilities.