Intern, R&D Systems Engineering

With a passion for life

Join our diverse teams of passionate people and a career that allows you to develop both personally and professionally. At Getinge we exist to make life-saving technology accessible for more people. To make a true difference for our customers – and to save more lives, we need team players, forward thinkers, and game changers.

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Job Overview

The Systems Engineering Intern supports the development of medical devices by assisting with system level requirements, hardware integration, and testing activities. Working with Research and Development, the intern helps ensure device performance, safety, and compliance throughout the product lifecycle.

Job Responsibilities and Essential Duties

• Engineering student supports Research and Development Engineers in the creation/ development of endovascular harvesting and beating heart surgery devices.
• Supports engineering activities involving system architecture, requirements, and integration across mechanical, electrical, and usability elements of the endovascular harvesting system.
• Participate in system-level investigations of product performance issues, focusing on interactions between mechanical components, electronics, user interfaces (non‑software), and clinical workflows.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to ensure requirements align with user needs, risk controls, and regulatory standards.
• Assist with fabricating product prototypes, including early-phase conceptual/feasibility prototypes, from informal or formal documentation.
• Support risk management activities, including remediation, by helping update hazard analyses and system-level FMEAs in alignment with ISO 14971
• Analyze test data and device performance to identify system-level trends, issues, or opportunities for improvement.
• Utilize 3D printing technology to quickly iterate design solutions.

Minimum Requirements

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Systems Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Biomedical Engineering.
• Experience with CAD design in Solidworks, AutoCAD, or similar software required
• Basic understanding of manufacturing processes, engineering principles, and laboratory/test methods.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to collect and interpret data using Excel, statistical tools, or basic engineering software.
• Skill in documenting procedures, test results, and engineering findings clearly and accurately.
• Mechanical aptitude and comfort working with tools, fixtures, small components, or test equipment.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team setting and communicate effectively with engineers, technicians, and operators.
• Strong problem‑solving ability with an analytical mindset and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks, prioritize effectively, and meet deadlines.
• Willingness to learn new processes, equipment, and regulatory expectations within the medical device industry.

Pay range: $21 - $23 per hour

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About us 

With a firm belief that every person and community should have access to the best possible care, Getinge provides hospitals and life science institutions with products and solutions aiming to improve clinical results and optimize workflows. The offering includes products and solutions for intensive care, cardiovascular procedures, operating rooms, sterile reprocessing and life science. Getinge employs over 12,000 people worldwide and the products are sold in more than 135 countries.  

Benefits at Getinge:

At Getinge, we offer a comprehensive benefits package, which includes:

• Health, Dental, and Vision insurance benefits
• 401k plan with company match
• Paid Time Off
• Wellness initiative & Health Assistance Resources
• Life Insurance
• Short and Long Term Disability Benefits
• Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Commuter Benefits
• Parental and Caregiver Leave
• Tuition Reimbursement

Getinge is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, genetic information, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. Reasonable accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.