Location: Westborough, MA
Company: Olympus
lives healthier, safer, and more fulfilling. Our Core Values are reflected in all we do: Integrity – Empathy – Agility – Unity – Long-Term View We deliver on our purpose and our core values by staying True to Life. Job Description We are currently looking for a co-op to join our R&D Shared Services Engineering team in our Westborough, MA office.
This 6-month program will run from January 2024 - June 2024. This is a full-time opportunity involving 35-40 hours per week. Experiences that grow you—and your career. The R&D Engineering Co-op is responsible for supporting engineering projects and lab operations for both the New Product Development and Sustaining Engineering teams. Specifically,
the R&D Engineering Co-op will provide testing support for all projects assigned, and ensure test data and observations are accurately reported, ensure traceability of test samples, and assist the Engineering team as needed.
The R&D Engineering Co-op may also support lab operations, and assist with the maintenance of equipment (e. g. calibration, etc. ), ensure the lab (and lab practices) are safe, ensures the lab is compliant with applicable SOP’s and Policy’s and ensure the lab is clean/organized. As the R&D Engineering Co-op will be involved with the testing efforts required to establish device quality and performance, it is critically important that the R&D Engineering Co-op is attentive
to detail, complies with test methods and Standard Operating Procedures, and accurately records data & observations.
Job Duties Support all testing efforts on programs assigned. Maintains attentiveness for testing abnormalities, trends, and external influences. Partners with engineering staff on project needs (e. g. supports test method development, acquisition of test samples/testing equipment & supplies, maintains sample traceability, etc. ). Records and communicates all test data and testing observations with a high accuracy to program technical leads and management as required. Ensures compliance with testing protocols, test methods, and/or standards.
Supports lab operations, such as maintenance of equipment, coordinating & scheduling calibration services, ordering supplies, quoting of test apparatus, as well as ensuring lab is a safe environment, kept clean / orderly, etc. Capable of collaborating with other laboratory resources Capable of working closely with Senior technicians and Engineers to efficiently plan their time and advancing their testing efforts / responsibilities. Seeks to understand and if possible, improve test methods and practices. Able to read and interpret test methods with high attention to detail. Capable of working on a team with a willingness to help or support other efforts.
All additional duties as directed. Job Qualifications Required: Must be enrolled in a full time undergraduate or graduate degree engineering or science related program at an accredited 4-year institution Must complete freshman year before the internship begins and graduate after the internship ends. Preferred fields of study include Engineering, Biology, Computer Science, or related discipline. Must not now or in the future require immigration-related sponsorship. Olympus policy is not to provide immigration-related sponsorship for internships, Fellows programs and other entry-level roles that are fed by the internship program.
Accordingly, Olympus discourages applicants for such positions who will, either now or in the future, require Olympus sponsorship in order to obtain or maintain lawful employment authorization Has demonstrated the ability to balance academic and extracurricular commitments, for example, work experience, clubs, volunteer activities, teams, etc. Preferred: Basic engineering knowledge. Must possess excellent analytical and organizational skills. Must be proficient and have practical knowledge in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Power Point.
Must be able to work well within a team and independently at times with limited guidance. Why join Olympus? Here, people matter—our health, our happiness, and our lives. Competitive salaries, annual bonus and 401(k) with company match Comprehensive Medical, Dental, Visions coverage effective on start date 24/7 Employee Assistance Program Free virtual live and on-demand wellness classes Work-life balance supportive culture with hybrid and remote roles 12 Paid Holidays Educational Assistance Parental Leave and Adoption Assistance Volunteering and charitable donation match programs Diversity & Inclusion Programs including Colleague Affinity Networks On-Site Child Daycare, Café, Fitness Center US Only Limited locations We care about your health and financial well-being and offer the resources you need to feel vital, confident and ready for wherever life takes you.
Learn more about our benefit offerings at /careers/benefits-perks. About us: Our Medical business uses innovative capabilities in medical technology, therapeutic intervention, and precision manufacturing to help healthcare professionals deliver diagnostic, therapeutic, and minimally invasive procedures to improve clinical outcomes, reduce costs, and enhance the quality of life for patients and their safety.
Headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, Olympus employs more than 31,000 employees worldwide in nearly 40 countries and regions. Olympus Corporation of the Americas, a wholly owned subsidiary of Olympus Corporation, is headquartered in Center Valley, Pennsylvania, USA, and employs more than 5,200 employees throughout locations in North and South America. For more information, visit . Olympus is dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace We recognize diversity in people, views and lifestyle choices and emphasize the importance of inclusion and mutual respect.
We strive to continue to foster empathy and unity in the workplace so that our employees can fully contribute and thrive. Let’s realize your potential, together. It is the policy of Olympus to extend equal employment and advancement opportunity to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, national origin (including language use restrictions), citizenship status, religious creed (including dress and grooming practices), age, interaction (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth and/or breastfeeding), gender, gender identity and expression, interactionual orientation, marital status, disability (physical or mental) and/or a medical condition, genetic information, ancestry, veteran status or service in the uniformed services, and any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law.
Posting Notes: United States (US) Massachusetts (US-MA) Westborough
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