Mechanical Engineering Co-Op (University of Tennessee-Knoxville) at Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc. in Knoxville, Tennessee

Job Description:

Do you want to join us in helping to fight the world's most threatening diseases and enabling access to care for more people around the world? At Siemens Healthineers, we pioneer breakthroughs in healthcare. For everyone. Everywhere.


At Siemens Healthineers, we offer you a flexible and dynamic environment with opportunities to go beyond your comfort zone to grow personally and professionally. Sound interesting? Then


come and join our global team as a Mechanical Engineer Co-op.


Our global team: We are a team of 68,000 highly dedicated employees across more than 70 countries passionately pushing the boundaries of what's possible in healthcare to help improve people's lives around the world. As a leader in the industry, we aspire to create better outcomes and experiences for patients no matter where they live or what health issues they are facing. Our portfolio, spanning from in-vitro and in-vivo diagnostics to image-guided therapy and innovative cancer care, is crucial for clinical decision-making and treatment pathways.


Our culture: We are part of an incredible community of scientists, clinicians, developers, researchers, professionals, and skilled specialists pushing the boundaries of what's possible, to improve people's lives around the world. We embrace a culture of inclusivity in which the power and potential of every individual can be unleashed. We spark ideas that lead to positive impact and continued success.


This is a role well suited for a highly motivated student looking to build their skill set and gain hands-on experience. As a Mechanical Engineer Co-op, you will be responsible for:

• Operating within a cross-functional team made up of both technical and non-technical team members.


• Providing design concepts, material/design specifications, detailed part and assembly drawing


• Drawings using Siemens NX with analysis where appropriate.


• Providing complete design, development and testing of your work.


• Communicating technical and commercial issues, including working with in-house and outsourced manufacturing in a global environment.


• Recommend new designs and processes or improvement to existing design and processes to meet functional requirements

This position may suit you best if you're familiar with the following and would like to develop your skills with Siemens Healthineers:

• CAD, FEA and CFD (Siemens NX)


• 2D drawings (with GD&T, tolerance stack up, form, fit and function consideration)


• Structural design


• Knowledge of electronics packaging for EMI/EMC


• Liquid and/or air cooling of electronics


• Interested in medical imaging and/or medical technology


• FDA/ISO design controls


• Motivated to learn and develop your technical skills

Required skills to have for the success of this role:

• Currently enrolled in a Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD degree program, in Mechanical Engineering (rising senior preferred)


• Minimum 3.0 GPA (preferred)

At Siemens Healthineers, we value those who dedicate their energy and passion to a greater cause. Our people make us unique as an employer in the med-tech industry. What unites and motivates our global team is the inspiration of our common purpose: To innovate for healthcare, building on our remarkable legacy of pioneering ideas that translate into even better healthcare products and services. We recognize that taking ownership of our work allows both us and the company to grow. We offer you a flexible and dynamic environment and the space to move beyond your comfort zone to grow both personally and professionally.


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