Design Engineer Co-op – Mechanical
Successful candidate will join CAIRE’s Research & Development team at the global headquarters in Georgia. This individual will work on CAIRE’s oxygen therapy medical devices, with a focus on electronic embedded system design, as part of larger cross-disciplinary electro-mechanical design teams. This engineer co-op will be mentored by a senior firmware engineer and will be responsible for individual project tasks supporting the development team working on oxygen therapy medical device products.
This on-site position is a hands-on engineering position with time spent in the office and laboratory. This position will be based out of the Canton/Ball Ground location of CAIRE, which is approximately 30 minutes north of the greater Atlanta, GA area. This is not a hybrid or remote opportunity.
About the Company:
CAIRE is a global medical device company providing leading oxygen related products to healthcare markets. We support customers in over 100 countries and have operating facilities in the US, Germany, Italy, Japan and China.
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Required Experience:
- Pursuing a BS Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, or equivalent.
- Working knowledge of CAD software. SolidWorks experience is preferred.
- Working knowledge of computers, including MS Word, Excel, and Office Suite programs.
- Strong organizational skills
- Ability to work both independently and in team settings.
- Sound understanding of fundamentals within mechanical design, statics, dynamics, pressure vessels and thermal dynamics.
- Working knowledge of computers, including MS Word, Excel, and Office Suite programs.
- Good communication and organizational skills.
Preferred Experience:
- Previous work or internship experience
- Medical Device background a plus
- Understanding of production metrics and Six Sigma.
- Understanding of Medical Device design control processes and associated ISO standards compliance (60601, 13485, etc.) preferred
- Awareness and understanding of Company quality standards, capital equipment, procurement, FMEA, APQP, ISO 9001 knowledge and experience preferred.
Job Functions:
- Perform testing and development tasks for electro-mechanical medical devices with the cross functional design team.
- Troubleshoot and determine corrective measures for prototype designs and quality defects.
- Design and fabricate prototypes, tooling fixtures, and test benches as required.
- Develop and perform test protocols to evaluate design changes, product improvements and cost reduction opportunities.
- Interface with various departments in coordinating technical information relating to specific projects or regarding quality issues.
- Observe and practice safety procedures and policies.
- Other duties and responsibilities as assigned by management.
Travel:
None.
Your Physical Work Environment Will Require:
Ability to work in an office and lab environment.
This position will require the ability to move around the office and engineering lab.
Ability to sit, stand, and/or walk for 8 hrs/day.
May need to lift up to 40 lbs.
CAIRE is committed to providing equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or membership in any other class protected by federal, state, or local law.
