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Fresenius Medical Care Hardware Engineering Co-op in Lawrence, Massachusetts
Hardware Engineering Co-op
This is a full time 6-month Co-op starting in July 2026, ending in December 2026.
NVENT. IMPROVE. INSPIRE.
Fresenius Medical Care, a global leader in renal care, offers a product portfolio under the NxStage brand, which represents a suite of innovative medical technologies. We are not your typical medical products company. Our team of dedicated professionals is united by a shared commitment to revolutionizing renal care through simple, innovative therapeutic solutions that enhance the lives of patients, caregivers, and society at large. We are focused on driving innovation, education, and advocacy to redefine renal care. In partnership with our customers, patients, industry partners, and governmental agencies, we aim to realize a future where renal care is better, simpler, and more accessible.
Position Summary:
The co-op supports product or process development activities related to the development, design, research and manufacturing of NxStage Medical's new and existing products. As part of the R&D team, this involves participating in testing, design, building samples, and other activities as needed by the project team. Co-ops may be part of the system engineering, hardware mechanical engineering, or disposables engineering team.
Core Responsibilities:
Participate in design or development of new medicalequipment and/or upgrades to existing products.
Assistwith major projects, or phases of projects, to resolve advanced and complex technicalproblems
Ensure all design activities conform to designcontrols;and thatall analysis,designand testing activities are properly documented.
Participate in activities to ensure design and process shortcomings areidentifiedand appropriately addressed.
Assistthe product development team in the adoption and use of best practices and design methodologies.
Debugand develop reliability improvementsfor existing products and products under development.
Provide technical support for product engineering, design development, integration,testand evaluation.
Investigate the feasibility of new projects,systemsor approaches.
Learn about and work in ways that are compliant with internal and external standards, good manufacturing practices, and quality system regulations.
Requirements:
Candidate for BS orMSinElectrical, orComputerEngineering.
Entry level understanding of product and process development of medical devices is preferred.
Basic knowledge ofschematic capture and printed circuit board software tools.
Familiarity with analog,digitaland microprocessor circuitry.
Beginningunderstanding of system design, electronics, mechanical and softwareintegrationand manufacturing processes.
Has a constructiveapproachteamwork and collaboration.
Demonstrated interest in medicaldeviceor pharmaceutical industries.
Excellent technical communication skills and attention to detail, including creating and editing technical procedures, protocols, and reports.
Commitment to performing all tasks with quality andintegrity
EOE, disability/veterans