Firmware Engineering Co-op - Medical Device

Bracco Medical Technologies - Eden Prairie, MN

Full-time - Intern

Eden Prairie, MN

About the position

The Firmware Engineering Co-op position at Bracco Medical Technologies offers students the opportunity to engage in hands-on projects within the medical device industry. This role focuses on developing firmware for medical devices, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and contributing to innovative technologies that enhance patient care. Interns will gain valuable experience in a regulated environment while working alongside experienced professionals.

Responsibilities

• Develop medical devices by applying solid firmware design skills to meet performance and delivery goals according to product development quality systems.
• Contribute to project activities including defining firmware functional requirements, implementation, code review, and final release according to medical device development processes.
• Create and implement software/firmware test plans/protocols and generate test reports to ensure compliance with specifications and quality system requirements.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including QA, RA, test engineers, and hardware engineers, to ensure firmware design meets product requirements.
• Make, recommend, or justify critical technical decisions in product design based on thorough investigation and testing.
• Document and transfer developed solutions to the manufacturing team for mass production and provide technical support during the launch phase.

Requirements

• Currently pursuing a B.S. or M.S. in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Computer Systems Engineering, or Software Engineering.
• Familiarity with firmware principles, theories, concepts, techniques, and architecture.
• Knowledge of embedded system hardware and development environments.

Nice-to-haves

• Firmware or embedded software development experience.
• Strong coding skills using C/C++ on embedded systems.
• Experience in embedded system design, testing, and debugging.
• Familiarity with emulators and JTAG debugging skills.
• Experience with code review, static code analysis, and dynamic code analysis.
• Familiarity with medical device development standards such as IEC60601-1 and IEC62304.
• Proficient in embedded algorithm development per medical device standards.
• Understanding of motor controls, digital signal processing, and Bluetooth low energy.

Benefits

• Exposure to various departments within Bracco Medical Technologies.
• Buddy program for mentorship and support.
• Career development programming and networking opportunities.