Mechanical Engineering Intern (spring 2021)

  • Full-Time
  • Bedford, MA
  • Bedford
  • Posted 3 years ago – Accepting applications
Job Description
Overview: Founded in 1959, Instrumentation Laboratory (IL) is a global leader in the development, manufacturing and distribution of diagnostic solutions for Acute Care Diagnostics, patient blood management and Hemostasis testing. 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 medical professionals the most valuable and complete solutions to enhance patient care.
As an integral part of Werfen, a global healthcare company dedicated to delivering the highest quality in vitro diagnostic products, IL is supported by significant resources, outstanding scientific expertise and a tremendous knowledge base. IL is headquartered in Bedford, MA, USA.
If you are interested in constantly learning and being challenged on a daily basis we encourage you to submit your resume or CV.
Position Description The chosen candidate will be assigned within a multi-discipline team with tasks to assist in the design and development of new automated medical diagnostic instruments. Responsibilities include designing, prototyping and troubleshooting clever solutions towards next generation and on market products. Candidates will be asked to create detailed drawings for their solutions using GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing), and DFM (Design for Manufacturing) methodologies. Proposed designs will be presented to an engineering team allowing candidates to experience design reviews and grow through design iterations. This position will provide the candidate knowledge of a full product development lifecycle of a regulated medical device company. The product lifecycle includes prototyping, manufacturing scale-up, and manufacturing operations, all located in-house at the Bedford, MA facility.Responsibilities: The chosen candidate will be exposed to the following software tools:
  • Creo formally known as ProEngineer
  • ANSYS, an engineering simulation software
  • Minitab, a software used for statistical analysis
  • Raspberry Pi/Arduino Programming
  • Windchill, a product lifecycle management tool
  • Microsoft Office
The chosen candidate will also be able to further their knowledge in the following topics within Mechanical Engineering:
  • Material Selection
  • Microfluidics
  • Automated Assemblies
  • Instrument Design
  • Plastics Design
  • Sheet Metal Design
The candidate will be mentored by the Mechanical Engineering Development Team Leader and will be considered an active team member.Qualifications: Min. Knowledge & Experience
  • Must be working towards a degree in Mechanical Engineer, Robotics, Design of Controls, or related fields
  • Must be able to work in a team setting as well as an independent contributor

Additional Perks
  • IL Team Sports: Tuesday Morning: Soccer; Thursday Morning: Hockey; Friday Afternoon: Flag Football
  • IL Gym Access: Members will have access to IL gym and locker rooms with showers
  • Subsidized Cafeteria prices: $2-4 Breakfast, $3-5 Lunch
If you are interested in constantly learning and being challenged on a daily basis we encourage you to submit your resume or CV.
Instrumentation Laboratory appreciates and values diversity. We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer M/F/D/V
Werfen is a global leader in in vitro diagnostics (IVD) in the specialties of Hemostasis, Acute Care Diagnostics and Autoimmunity. Our core business is dedicated to R&D, manufacturing and distribution of diagnostic systems for hospitals and clinical laboratories. Our other areas of expertise include Original Equipment Manufacturing, Clinical Software, Clinical Chemistry, Infusion Therapy, and Medical Devices and Scientific Instrumentation Distribution.

We operate directly in over 30 countries and in more than 100 territories through distributors. In 2016, our turnover was approximately 1.2 billion euros and we had an average workforce of 4,400 people. Currently, we are over 5,000 employees.
www.instrumentationlaboratory.com/
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