Systems Engineering Co-op - Knoxville, TN

Siemens Healthineers AG; Knoxville (TN); Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Part time

Job summary

Siemens Healthineers in Knoxville invites motivated engineering students to join as a Systems Engineering Co-op. You will help design, integrate, test, and debug PET/CT systems while gaining hands-on experience.

The role emphasizes data mining, analysis, and collaboration with Systems Engineers. You should be pursuing a Bachelor's in Engineering with a minimum 3.0 GPA and be eligible for a university co-op program.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a Bachelor’s degree program 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 design, system integration, testing, and debugging of PET/CT systems.
• Assist with image quality investigations and system performance testing of PET/CT systems.
• Perform data mining, analysis, and processing.

Skills

Self-motivation

Communication skills

Problem solving

Organizational skills

Programming knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

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

• 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

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.

Equal opportunity

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

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