R&D Student Intern

PURPOSE AND SCOPE:

As a software intern with NxStage, a Fresenius Medical Care company, a student will apply classroom-based knowledge to workplace experience and will benefit from learning experiences in their major area of study. The intern supports product or process development activities related to NxStage’s software-based medical device products and supporting software.  The candidate will gain experience with software programming, embedded systems, GUI systems, and medical device standards ISO 13485 Quality Management System and IEC 62304 Software Life Cycle Process.

PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

• Participate in the design or development of new medical equipment and/or upgrades to existing products
• Assist with major projects, or phases of projects, to resolve advanced and complex technical problems
• Ensure all design activities conform to design controls; and that all analysis, design and testing activities are properly documented
• Participate in activities to ensure design and process shortcomings are identified and appropriately addressed
• Assist the product development team in the adoption and use of best practices and design methodologies
• Debug and develop reliability improvements for existing products and products under development
• Provide technical support for product engineering, design development, integration, test and evaluation
• Investigate the feasibility of new projects, systems or approaches.
• Learn about and work in ways that are compliant with internal and external standards, good manufacturing practices, and quality system regulations

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS:

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

EDUCATION:

• Actively pursuing a college or a master’s degree in computer, electrical, biomedical engineering, computer science or similar.

EXPERIENCE AND REQUIRED SKILLS:

• Candidate for BS/BE or MS/ME in Software Engineering, Computer Science, Biomedical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related.
• Programming experience in C, C++ and/or Python preferred.
• Knowledge of embedded programming, components like sensors, RTOS preferred.
• Demonstrated interest in medical device or pharmaceutical industries
• Technical knowledge in software development methodologies, design, and implementation.
• Beginning analytical and design skills.
• Basic knowledge of project lifecycles, software development environments, and source control techniques.
• Excellent technical communication skills and attention to detail, including creating and editing technical procedures, protocols, and reports
• Commitment to performing all tasks with quality and integrity 

EO/AA Employer: Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disability/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity

Fresenius Medical Care North America maintains a drug-free workplace in accordance with applicable federal and state laws.