Mechanical Engineering Co-op (R&D Sustaining)

Why Join Bracco Medical Technologies? We care as much about our employees as we do our patients. Our culture fosters a work environment where employees can thrive, be passionate and have fun along the way. Each member of the Bracco Medical Technologies team has the power to make a difference......every day! Company Overview At Bracco Medical Technologies, every employee has an impact on our Mission to empower lifesaving decisions. We create medical devices that give healthcare providers the insights they need to confidently and safely diagnose patients. Our unique line of products includes Intravascular Ultrasound (IVUS), Fractional Flow Reserve (FFR), Cardiovascular Imaging contrast delivery (CVi), and CT and MRI contrast delivery systems. As part of the Bracco Group, Bracco Medical Technologies benefits from the resources of a multinational conglomerate with broad expertise in cath lab and radiology suite technology and a dedication to continuous advancement. We are currently seeking intern/co-op candidates to learn with us as they engage in a variety of hands-on projects alongside our high-performing and authentic R&D team. Position Summary The R&D Sustaining Engineering position offers the opportunity to support ongoing product development, design improvements, and lifecycle engineering activities to ensure high-quality medical devices meet design specifications, regulatory requirements, and customer needs. This Mechanical Engineering Co-op (R&D Sustaining) will: Support sustaining engineering efforts by evaluating product design, test methods, and process capabilities to ensure consistency and compliance. Assist with test fixture design, troubleshooting, and qualification of test methods to support product verification and validation. Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing product performance, reliability, and manufacturability while optimizing costs. Technical data analysis to support test methods and continuous improvement. Recommend appropriate staffing levels to support manufacturing requirements; define and generate all required documentation in support of manufacturing products and processes, including engineering protocols and reports. Training to be Provided Students will be exposed to working with various operations and product support departments within Bracco Medical Technologies (BMT). They will learn key requirements which need to be followed in a regulated environment such as the medical device industry. Training may cover relevant aspects of medical device development procedures, along with more specific aspects related to BMT products. Additionally, our interns and co‑ops benefit from a buddy program, career development programming, and opportunities to build their professional networks virtually and in‑person with BMT professionals. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree student with a sophomore- or junior-level class standing. Pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Engineering Mechanics, or a related concentration. Minimum 2.8 out of 4.0 cumulative GPA. Legally authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without the need for sponsorship for an employment visa in the future. Able to participate full-time (40 hours/week). Strong problem-solving and analytical skills. Ability to work independently with team members from various disciplines, e.g., operations, quality, regulatory, supply chain, etc. Team player with effective verbal and written communication skills. Technical writing skills, ability to develop protocols and reports to qualify design changes. Job Location Eden Prairie, Minnesota (no relocation or housing assistance available) Term/Hours Spring/Summer 2027 start, 2-3 semester rotation, can be consecutive or non-consecutive semesters. January start dates are preferred, but other start dates will be considered. Hours: 40 hours per week To learn more about Bracco Medical Technologies, please visit our website at: Bracco Medical Technologies is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Improve peoples' lives by shaping the future of prevention and precision imaging. This is our purpose. Our work impacts millions of people all over the world. Not least the more than 4,000 Bracco colleagues who work to improve lives every single day. That is quite a responsibility and something we proudly embrace. We are the Bracco Group! #J-18808-Ljbffr Acist Medical Systems Inc.