R&D ENGINEERING CO-OP - TECHNOLOGY & SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT (JANUARY - JUNE ) JOB DETAILS | OLYMPUS CORPORATION OF THE AMERICAS

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MASSACHUSETTS, WESTBOROUGH   Workplace Flexibility.
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Job Description We are currently looking for a student co-op to join our R&D Engineering (Technology & Software Development) Team in our Westborough, MA office.
This 6-month assignment will run January - June .
This is a full-time opportunity involving hours per week at an hourly payrate of $.
As a R&D Engineering Co-Op, you will contribute to our mission by working with the teams responsible for delivering medical products to market.
Olympus Surgical Technologies America is a business casual, team-oriented atmosphere.
Products are developed and managed from Southborough, but manufacturing is performed at other locations.
Therefore, multi-site discussions via conference calls are required for communication and product development.
The co-op’s project work will be directed by the Project Engineer and will contribute to the efforts of the cross-functional team.
He/she should be expected to also work independently with minimal supervision in the lab, summarizing data, and writing technical reports.
He/she will also be involved with the team meeting where input is encouraged.
Job Duties The co-op will work in the research and development department primarily focused on urology surgical devices.
Here, he/she will assist with activities such as collecting R&D data, creating and modifying designs/drawings utilizing SolidWorks, testing prototype devices for functionality, writing technical reports, making presentations and giving weekly team updates.
The ideal candidate will have previous work experience in a research lab or the medical device industry.
The ability to work as a team and hit the ground running is a major plus.
Job Requirements Required.
Must be enrolled in a full-time undergraduate or graduate degree program at an accredited 4-year institution; preferred fields of study include Compter Science, Computer Engineering, Engineering, or related discipline.
Must complete freshman (1st year) before the co-op begins and graduate after the co-op ends.
Must not now or in the future require immigration-related sponsorship.* *Olympus policy is not to provide immigration-related sponsorship for internships, Rotational Development Programs and other entry-level roles that are fed by the internship and co-op programs.
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.
Basic engineering knowledge, including mathematical skills in Calculus and Physics.
Must possess excellent analytical and organizational skills.
Must be proficient and have practical working knowledge in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Must be able to work well within a team and independently at times with limited guidance.
Demonstrated ability to balance academic and extracurricular commitments (i.
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work experience, clubs, volunteer activities, teams, etc.).
Preferred.
Must possesses good written and verbal communications skills.
Mathematical skills in Statistics, Calculus and Physics, MATLAB, C, Python, Java / Coding experience is a plus.
Experience with Arduino, Beagle Board, Raspberry PI is a plus.
Previous work experience in the medical device industry is a plus.
Experience with a CAD design package, preferably SolidWorks is a plus Hands-On experience in a lab and shop environment is a plus.
Why join Olympus?   We offer a holistic employee experience supporting personal and professional well-being through meaningful work, equitable offerings, and a connected culture.
Equitable Offerings you can count on.
Competitive salaries, annual bonus and 401(k)* with company match Comprehensive medical, dental, vision coverage effective on start date 24/7 Employee Assistance Program Free live and on-demand Wellbeing Programs Generous Paid Vacation and Sick Time Paid Parental Leave and Adoption Assistance* 12 Paid Holidays On-Site Child Daycare, Café, Fitness Center**   Connected Culture you can embrace.
Work-life integrated culture that supports an employee centric mindset Offers onsite, hybrid and field work environments Paid volunteering and charitable donation/match programs Diversity Equity & Inclusion Initiatives including Employee Resource Groups Dedicated Training Resources and Learning & Development Programs Paid Educational Assistance   *US Only   **Center Valley, PA and Westborough, MA     Are you ready to be a part of our team?   Learn more about our benefit and incentives.
At Olympus, we are committed to Our Purpose of making people’s lives healthier, safer and more fulfilling.
As a global medical technology company, we partner with healthcare professionals to provide best-in-class solutions and services for early detection, diagnosis and minimally invasive treatment, aiming to improve patient outcomes by elevating the standard of care in targeted disease states.
For more than 100 years, Olympus has pursued a goal of contributing to society by producing products designed with the purpose of delivering optimal outcomes for its customers around the world.
Headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, Olympus employs more than 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 employees throughout locations in North and South America.
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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, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth and/or breastfeeding), gender, gender identity and expression, sexual 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.
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