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R&D, Mechanical Engineering - Bio Med… at CooperSurgical · Trumbull
Skills
Job Description
The CooperSurgical R&D department is looking for Engineering students in Mechanical, Biomedical, and related tracks who are motivated to build and expand their real-world skills in a dynamic product development and manufacturing setting. The R&D interns will assist with the product development and core engineering processes. Interns will work on relevant in-process engineering projects during their time with the company.
The Summer Intern program at CooperSurgical provides college students with the opportunity to participate in meaningful New Product Development projects that contribute to the overall business unit objectives. In addition to the assigned projects, Interns are given the opportunity to participate in activities that encourage networking with peers, managers, and employees.
Responsibilities
Essential Functions & Accountabilities:
Assist Engineering with design, development, validation, and manufacturing of medical devices.
Perform engineering tests and document and analyze results.
Write test protocols and reports.
Create and modify parts and part drawings using SolidWorks.
Hands on assembly / engineering builds of prototype parts.
Organize and assemble design history files.
Work with QC, Marketing and Manufacturing Departments to help launch new products.
Qualifications
Qualifications
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
· Experience with mechanical design tools (SolidWorks, other CAD tools), GD&T, Finite Element Analysis, free body diagrams, FMEA, engineering drawings and documentation.
· Proficiency with analysis and problem solving and attention to details
· Ability to utilize common office and web-based software (email, spreadsheets, word processing, presentations) effectively.
· Well organized with attention to detail and ability to carry out tasks independently.
· Good project management, organizational and follow-through skill set.
· Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
· Ability to work with test equipment, test product, and write reports
Work Environment:
· Divided between office and laboratory work environment, which includes a manufacturing environment.
· Ability to work on-site 5 days a week at the Trumbull CT site.
· At times will entail prolonged sitting in front of a computer.
· This is a paid internship.
Experience:
· Not required, but prior Internship experience in product development is a plus.
Education:
· Current college student, majoring in Biomedical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related tracks, entering their Sophomore, Junior, or Senior year.
· Minimum 3.0 GPA.
Travel:
Minimal to no travel is expected. Visiting local vendors or labs can seldom be needed