Systems Engineering Co-op

Basic Function

This role will support the systems team with cross-disciplinary solutions for an Endoscopy product. It will be a mix of design/testing activities (40%), and technical writing/meetings/quality management system development (60%).

This 8-month co-op term is preferably aimed at applicants in their 3rd or 4th year of a Biomedical, Software, Electrical, Integrated (or similar) program, preferably with a SW focus. It would be advantageous to have completed a previous co-op term.

This position is hybrid in-office/remote, depending upon the nature of projects.

This position provides an opportunity to learn about the design requirements of medical devices and how to define them at both the product and platform levels, with the successful applicant participating in activities such as writing requirements and user stories, designing test fixtures or tools, and prototyping.

Responsibilities - Specific

• Primarily: assisting with the design of various aspects of an Endoscopy product offering.
• Evaluating design options and bench testing to determine acceptability criteria and optimal solutions given constrained timelines.
• Providing progress updates in design reviews as required.
• Supporting prototyping and new product development.
• Designing and building test fixtures and jigs in support of verification and product testing, as needed.
• Producing DHF documentation such as requirements, protocols and test reports.
• Additional responsibilities may include assisting in assembly of prototype devices, development of jigs & fixtures, and supporting the project manager as required.

Responsibilities - General

While working with a team of engineers and under the supervision of a senior engineer, the co-op will be expected to engage on some of the following types of activities:

• Quality Management System DHF/DMR development on new and existing products, including documentation, meetings, and liaising across cross-functional teams.
• Participate in front-end conceptual design and engineering activities on new products, including user story generation and scrum participation.
• Sourcing components and identifying appropriate vendors as applicable.
• Product and component testing both in the form of early laboratory prototypes and final, formal product verification testing.
• Design of test setups and testing conditions to investigate options for improving device performance.
• May work with vendor engineers to design systems, and during early design stages to perform evaluations and experiments.
• Participate in design reviews, risk management and associated risk control assessment.
• Understand and follow proper procedures and best practices; work with senior engineers to improve them.
• Actively contribute to and respect team decisions; strive for and abide by consensus; operate within Company core values.
• Contribute to project planning and commit to deliverable goals. Proactively report progress to project management and R&D management when required.
• Take direction as needed from senior engineers and R&D managers; complete most tasks with minimal guidance; use resources responsibly and effectively.
• Proactively seek out senior technical leaders and managers as necessary.

Physical Requirements

• Sedentary work: Exerting up to 10 kilograms of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently to lift, carry, etc. generally involves sitting most of the time.
• Must be able to communicate with groups of people.
• Must be able to review printed materials.
• Ability to use common office equipment.

Mental Requirements

• Self-managed, self-motivated, with excellent hands-on problem-solving skills.
• Must be able to generate and explain design objectives.
• Must be able to complete detailed documentation accurately. Astute attention to detail.
• Must demonstrate creative thinking and paper-based problem-solving ability.
• Must be able to review and troubleshoot designs and provide constructive feedback.
• Listens to others within the team.