Currentsurgical
BME/ME Research and Prototyping Engineer (co-op)
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- No salary listed
- Internship
- Full-time
- On-site · Washington, DC
- Added 2 months ago
About this role
Current Surgical, a fast-growing startup, seeks a motivated BME/ME Research and Prototyping Engineer to contribute to the development of a revolutionary microinvasive surgical device. This co-op role offers a unique opportunity to work closely with the founders, spanning design, fabrication, and experimental testing. It's a hands-on position ideal for a 'maker' passionate about pushing the boundaries of medical technology.
What you'll do
- Design and develop mechanical components and assemblies.
- Conduct hands-on prototyping and experimental testing.
- Assist with preclinical study design.
- Interface with clinicians to understand clinical needs.
- Oversee experimental execution and data collection.
- Troubleshoot and iterate on designs based on testing results
What they're looking for
- CAD (Solidworks, Fusion 360)
- Fabrication techniques
- Materials science (metals, polymers, ceramics)
- Data analysis (Matlab, Python)
- Mechanical design
- Biomedical research
- Microfluidics
- Ultrasound physics
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Likely interview questions
- Describe a time you had to troubleshoot a fabrication issue. What was your approach?
- Explain your experience with CAD software and designing complex mechanical assemblies.