Mechanical Engineering Co-Op - Med Device (July 2022 - December 2022)

Company Description

KMC Systems, a wholly-owned subsidiary of and co-located with Elbit Systems of America, is a leading contract designer and manufacturer of medical devices and instrumentation for OEM’s in the areas of diagnostic, therapeutic, and biomedical products. With more than 25 years of experience, KMC is an ISO 13485 certified and FDA registered firm with expertise in all aspects of product development, verification, design for and transition to production. Additional capabilities include flexible turnkey manufacturing, depot repair and full compliance with FDA QSR regulations and GMP practices.

We are seeking a talented student in their junior or senior year of college to work as a COOP for our medical devices engineering group  -- but we are looking for more than an impressive skill set.  We are looking for the type of person who respects others for their knowledge, skills, and experience as individuals and as team members. If you are the type of person who has high integrity and would thrive in an inclusive environment of camaraderie and friendship with your fellow teammates, we’re pretty confident you’ll love it here!

Job Description

Under the direct supervision and mentorship of members of the Mechanical Engineering Staff, the Mechanical Engineering Co-Op undertakes a variety of on-going activities and assigned projects at varying levels of professional complexity requiring knowledge within a mechanical engineering college major.  The Engineering Co-Op works as a member of the Mechanical Engineering team in support of contracted tasks including design, modeling, analysis, fabrication, and test activities.  The Co-Op will interact directly with multidiscipline professionals in the planning and implementation of assigned projects.  The Engineering Co-Op is a developmental position and is restricted to college students whose major and personal interests are aligned with the role of the engineering organization and hiring department.  It is a goal of the Co-Op Program to expose the student to the technical business environment to better prepare the student to make informed continued education and career decisions.

• The successful applicant will provide technical assistance to senior engineers in conducting tests, creating simple CAD models, and completing design of experiments.
• Participate in technical projects and programs designed to develop personal and professional skills and expertise appropriate to the needs of the Engineering Department.
• Perform various duties related to the day-to-day operations of the Engineering Department based on area of specialty.  Examples of typical assignments include:
  • Mechanical design and testing of medical device products.
  • System and subsystem analysis and requirements specification.
  • System and subsystem modeling and performance analysis.               
  • Design of electrical, mechanical, and/or optical components to engineering specifications
  • Fabrication and debug of prototype electrical, mechanical, and/or optical hardware.
  • Test and measurement using standard test equipment such as multimeters, oscilloscopes, temperature probes, and vibration probes.
  • Component investigations with suppliers and subcontractors.
  • Organization and correlation of test data in electronic format utilizing spreadsheets, word processing and database software.
  • Creation of technical documentation.
  • Software programming.          
• Interact directly with colleagues and other internal or external resources in the planning of assignments and completion of projects.
• Conduct research and prepare reports based on findings, to include recommendations or alternative proposals for action.
• Along with other Co-Ops in the Company, participate in a presentation for the Executive Staff designed to summarize the Co-Op experience and describe at least one completed project.

Qualifications

• Must be a current student enrolled in a Mechanical Engineering  degree program. (Preferably junior or senior year student).
• Must be available to work full-time hours for the Spring semester - January 2022 - June 2022
• Requires excellent written and oral communication skills, the ability to understand and follow complex, detailed instructions, and the ability to work both independently and in a team environment. 
• Must be able to approach technical problems in a logical and scientific manner. 
• Must be flexible and able to handle multiple priorities, and be able to work for short to moderate periods of time without direct supervision. 
• Requires technical writing and documentation skills.
• Must be able to work a full-time schedule
• Must be authorized to work in the USA without future sponsorship

Additional Information

KMC Systems is a cutting-edge design Services Company focused on solving complex engineering problems for medical OEMs and start-up companies using multidisciplinary expertise, collaborative teams, and proven processes. We have contract designed a broad range of medical devices and instruments ranging from clinical chemistry and immunoassay instruments to minimally invasive biopsy systems and PCR diagnostic analyzers. We currently are seeking Mechanical Engineering Co-Ops to join our rapidly growing team. The successful applicant will work within the mechanical engineering department assisting in the design and development of mechanical systems and be part of a focused team creating and supporting new medical products.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.