What are the responsibilities and job description for the Intern, Mechanical Engineering position at Getinge?
With a passion for life
Join our diverse teams of passionate people and a career that allows you to develop both personally and professionally. At Getinge we exist to make life-saving technology accessible for more people. To make a true difference for our customers – and to save more lives, we need team players, forward thinkers, and game changers.
Are you looking for an inspiring career? You just found it.
Learning Outcomes
The Engineering Intern will develop skills in the design, testing, and assembly of medical device mechanical components and systems. They will be exposed to CAD design, performance testing, preparation of risk management documentation, component assembly and report preparation activities. The goal of this internship is to come away with a deeper understanding of the medical device engineering industry and the research and development process. They will work with a cross-functional team of engineers and technicians in a fast-paced, hands on environment to design, fabricate and test medical device prototypes.
Core Responsibilities
About Us
With a firm belief that every person and community should have access to the best possible care, Getinge provides hospitals and life science institutions with products and solutions aiming to improve clinical results and optimize workflows. The offering includes products and solutions for intensive care, cardiovascular procedures, operating rooms, sterile reprocessing and life science. Getinge employs over 12,000 people worldwide and the products are sold in more than 135 countries.
Getinge is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, genetic information, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. Reasonable accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.
Join our diverse teams of passionate people and a career that allows you to develop both personally and professionally. At Getinge we exist to make life-saving technology accessible for more people. To make a true difference for our customers – and to save more lives, we need team players, forward thinkers, and game changers.
Are you looking for an inspiring career? You just found it.
Learning Outcomes
The Engineering Intern will develop skills in the design, testing, and assembly of medical device mechanical components and systems. They will be exposed to CAD design, performance testing, preparation of risk management documentation, component assembly and report preparation activities. The goal of this internship is to come away with a deeper understanding of the medical device engineering industry and the research and development process. They will work with a cross-functional team of engineers and technicians in a fast-paced, hands on environment to design, fabricate and test medical device prototypes.
Core Responsibilities
- Support R&D Engineers in research and development of endoscopic vessel harvesting devices.
- Participate in design & development activities, collaborating with engineers on mechanical components and systems.
- Use SolidWorks to assist in engineering design activities.
- Assist in the design and assembly of test fixtures, in both wet lab and bench-top environments.
- Participate in risk management activities, such as the preparation of hazard analysis documentation, design failure mode effects analyses (DFMEAs), and risk mitigation documentation.
- Assist with the planning, execution, and reporting of component and systems testing.
- Attend engineering meetings and design reviews.
- Minimum of 2 full academic years of education in an engineering curriculum, Mechanical Engineering, or similar.
- Advanced proficiency with CAD tools like SolidWorks, AutoCAD, Fusion 360, etc.
- Experience with Minitab or similar analysis software a plus
- Familiarity in MS Office Suite including Word, Excel, PowerPoint
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Mechanical aptitude with a hands-on approach and willingness to learn new skills.
- Must exhibit adaptability, flexibility and strong problem solving skills.
- Must be able to work effectively in a fast-paced, highly collaborative, hands on environment.
- Exposure to a machine shop environment including manual milling machine, lathe, drill press etc.
- Experience with the programming and use of CNC equipment.
- Experience with force testing equipment (Instron or similar).
About Us
With a firm belief that every person and community should have access to the best possible care, Getinge provides hospitals and life science institutions with products and solutions aiming to improve clinical results and optimize workflows. The offering includes products and solutions for intensive care, cardiovascular procedures, operating rooms, sterile reprocessing and life science. Getinge employs over 12,000 people worldwide and the products are sold in more than 135 countries.
Getinge is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, genetic information, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. Reasonable accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.
Salary : $21 - $23