job_032612b: R&D Engineering Intern/Contract Position, BaroSense (Redwood City, CA)

From: Kristin Burns <kristin.burns_at_stanford.edu>
Date: Mon, 26 Mar 2012 14:47:16 -0700

Title: R&D Engineering Intern/Contract Position

Position Summary:
Come experience an awesome medical device company right in Redwood
City! Our R&D team is a first class group of innovators. We
prototype, test, iterate, rinse and repeat in order to relentlessly
drive toward the best products possible. The Engineering Intern
participates as a member of the research & development engineering
staff. Duties include execution of design tasks, product development
and testing. Participates in cross-functional Project Teams. Works
under close supervision in conformance with Company Standard
Operating Procedures (SOPs).

This position is open to Stanford undergraduate and graduate
students. We are flexible on start dates, but are ready to fill the
position immediately. This position may transition into a full time hire.

Experience and Education (minimums):
- Requires current enrollment in or completion of a bachelor's
degree program in engineering at an accredited institution

Skills & Abilities (in order of importance):
- Collaborative Engineer that is comfortable in a team based
approach to problem solving.
- Proficient people skills to interact effectively with peers and
supervisors; ability to work well in teams in a supporting role.
- Eager to learn with desire to contribute to company's growth.
- Enthusiastic and self-motivated with strong emphasis on executing
tasks to completion.
- Ability to understand concepts and processes quickly
- Hands-on experience with prototyping
- Familiarity with CAD software and general machine shop equipment
and procedures; familiarity with CNC equipment and CAM software preferred
- Strong organizational skills, displaying attention to detail
- Innovative design skills and mechanical aptitude

Primary Responsibilities:
- Participates in the research and development of medical device products
- Uses SolidWorks to assist in designing and machining device components
- Uses various types of machinery to create prototypes, including
machine shop equipment (e.g. mill, lathe) and hand tools
- Updates and maintains design documents and drawings
- Executes and documents bench top testing, laboratory testing, and
design verification and validation testing
- Effectively communicates design concepts, testing results, and
project updates both verbally and in writing

Bonus Points:
Completion (end enjoyment) of the following Stanford coursework
- ME 203
- ME 318
- ME 218

Please send us:
- Your resume
- Your digital or online portfolio
- A brief cover letter explaining your engineering skills
- Send all information to Brett Swope via email:
<mailto:bswope_at_barosense.com>bswope_at_barosense.com

Other Job Details:
Type: Full Time
FLSA status: Non-Exempt
Location: Redwood City
Supervisor: Engineering Manager

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