What are the responsibilities and job description for the Acute Care Hardware Systems Engineering Co-op position at Werfen?
Werfen
Werfen is a growing, family-owned, innovative company founded in 1966 in Barcelona, Spain. We are a worldwide leader in specialized diagnostics in the areas of Hemostasis, Acute Care Diagnostics, Transfusion, Autoimmunity, and Transplant. Through our Original Equipment Manufacturing (OEM) business line, we research, develop, and manufacture customized assays and biomaterials. We operate directly in 30 countries, and in more than 100 territories through distributors. Our Headquarters and Technology Centers are located in the US and Europe, and our workforce is more than 7,000 strong.
Our success comes from a specific focus in these rapidly evolving diagnostic areas, our commitment to customers, and our dedication to innovation and quality. We’re passionate about providing healthcare professionals the most valuable and complete solutions to improve hospital efficiency and enhance patient care.
Summary
Overview
The purpose of the cooperative experience is to provide a semester long hands-on experience. Werfen hires students with leadership potential and proven academic success. Ideal candidates will combine technical and business knowledge with analytical strength and creative problem-solving abilities.
The selected candidate will tackle hands -on Systems Engineering challenges a s a member of the R&D Acute Care New Product Development team , guiding Werfen products through various phases of their product development lifecycles . The candidate will have opportunities to build prototypes, define and execute test plans, run whole blood samples on benchtops and/or full systems, analyze performance data, develop test methods, report on results, advise on architecture, and other related activities associated with early prod uct development work.
Responsibilities
Key Accountabilities:
Minimum Knowledge & Experience Required for the Position:
Closing
If you are interested in constantly learning and being challenged on a daily basis we encourage you to submit your resume or CV.
Werfen is an Equal Opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workplace. Werfen strictly prohibits unlawful discrimination, harassment or retaliation based upon an individual’s race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin/ancestry, age, mental/physical disability, medical condition, marital status, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic as defined by applicable state or federal law. If you have a disability and need an accommodation in relation to the online application process, please contact NAtalentacquisition@werfen.com for assistance.
We operate directly in over 30 countries, and in more than 100 territories through distributors. Annual revenue is approximately $2 billion and more than 7,000 employees around the world comprise our Werfen team.
www.werfen.com
Werfen is a growing, family-owned, innovative company founded in 1966 in Barcelona, Spain. We are a worldwide leader in specialized diagnostics in the areas of Hemostasis, Acute Care Diagnostics, Transfusion, Autoimmunity, and Transplant. Through our Original Equipment Manufacturing (OEM) business line, we research, develop, and manufacture customized assays and biomaterials. We operate directly in 30 countries, and in more than 100 territories through distributors. Our Headquarters and Technology Centers are located in the US and Europe, and our workforce is more than 7,000 strong.
Our success comes from a specific focus in these rapidly evolving diagnostic areas, our commitment to customers, and our dedication to innovation and quality. We’re passionate about providing healthcare professionals the most valuable and complete solutions to improve hospital efficiency and enhance patient care.
Summary
Overview
The purpose of the cooperative experience is to provide a semester long hands-on experience. Werfen hires students with leadership potential and proven academic success. Ideal candidates will combine technical and business knowledge with analytical strength and creative problem-solving abilities.
The selected candidate will tackle hands -on Systems Engineering challenges a s a member of the R&D Acute Care New Product Development team , guiding Werfen products through various phases of their product development lifecycles . The candidate will have opportunities to build prototypes, define and execute test plans, run whole blood samples on benchtops and/or full systems, analyze performance data, develop test methods, report on results, advise on architecture, and other related activities associated with early prod uct development work.
Responsibilities
Key Accountabilities:
- P erform s entry-level lab work, data analysis, and experimental planning of a routine nature as directed by full -time engineer.
- Provides support for continuous improvement team efforts focused on process improvement and optimization.
- Participate in the day-to-day activities of the team includ ing regular interfacing with other R&D functions such as Hardware, Analytical, Software, and Project Management.
- Ability to lead and influence at various levels and functions of the organization through strong interpersonal and communication (oral and written) skills.
- Competency in conducting experimental research , and refining large quanti ties of technical data into concise summaries.
- Develops and executes verification test protocols for new products.
- Leads subsystem and/or component level exploratory testing.
- Write and execute test scripts for hardware control.
- Manage system and subsystem requirements in JA MA.
- Perform risk analyses with a cross-functional team.
- Participate in Human Factors/Usability development and documentation.
- Performs experiments, analyzes and interprets numerical data from experiments.
- Summarizes findings by computer readouts, statistical summaries, graphs and other methods using tools such as Minitab .
- Requires confidence in using Microsoft Office tools.
- Requires Enthusiasm, motivation, initiative and ability to work within an interactive and energetic workplace.
- Understanding of complex systems with both hardware and software.
- Strong organizational skills for creating test plans per objectives , collecting data, and reporting out learnings/conclusions.
- Skill with analyzing numeric data sets and creating graphical summaries.
- Ability to execute test plans independently.
- Detailed eye for documentation of test methods and results.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
- Basic programming experience ( Any language , C/C or Python preferred).
Minimum Knowledge & Experience Required for the Position:
- Currently pursuing B.S. in Engineering or a related field with a minimum of 2 college semesters complete.
- Ability to multitask.
Closing
If you are interested in constantly learning and being challenged on a daily basis we encourage you to submit your resume or CV.
Werfen is an Equal Opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workplace. Werfen strictly prohibits unlawful discrimination, harassment or retaliation based upon an individual’s race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin/ancestry, age, mental/physical disability, medical condition, marital status, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic as defined by applicable state or federal law. If you have a disability and need an accommodation in relation to the online application process, please contact NAtalentacquisition@werfen.com for assistance.
We operate directly in over 30 countries, and in more than 100 territories through distributors. Annual revenue is approximately $2 billion and more than 7,000 employees around the world comprise our Werfen team.
www.werfen.com
Salary : $22 - $30