Hardware Engineering Co-Op

Werfen

Werfen, founded in 1966, is a worldwide developer, manufacturer and distributor of specialized diagnostic instruments, related reagents, automation workcells, and data management solutions for use primarily in hospitals and independent clinical laboratories. The Company's business lines include Hemostasis, Acute Care, and Autoimmunity diagnostics, as well as Original Equipment Manufacturing. 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.

Our North American Commercial Operations, as well as our Headquarters and Technology Center for Hemostasis and Acute Care Diagnostics, are based in Bedford, MA. Our Headquarters and Technology Center for Autoimmunity Diagnostics is based in San Diego, CA. Additionally, our Technology Center for Hemostasis and Blood Gas Reagents is in Orangeburg, NY, and our Technology Center for Whole Blood Hemostasis is in San Diego, CA.

Summary:

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.

Key Accountabilities

• To perform hands-on lab prototyping and assembly in both a collaborative and independent environment.

• Work with a team developing concepts for new product development. Communicate information that will be used for design decisions and process optimization, as well as new test methods.

• 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 desk research and competitive intelligence, distilling down vast amounts of data into concise summaries focused on the key strategic & financial implications to IL

Essential Functions:

• Construct prototype optical imaging systems and analyze image data from the prototype.

• Apply concepts from machine vision to image analysis and communicate results to a larger team.

• Requires desire to conduct hands-on laboratory work and curiosity to learn new skills at the interface between hardware and software engineering. In addition, the candidate should be interested in applying engineering principles to the medical technology space.

Minimum Knowledge & Experience Required for the Position:

• Currently pursuing B.S. in Engineering, Finance, Business, Marketing with a minimum of 2 college semesters complete.
• Ability to multitask.

If you are interested in constantly learning and being challenged on a daily basis we encourage you to submit your resume or CV.

Werfen appreciates and values diversity. We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer M/F/D/V.

We operate directly in over 30 countries, and in more than 100 territories through distributors. Annual revenue is approximately $2 billion and more than 5,000 employees around the world comprise our Werfen team.

www.werfen.com