R&D Breakthrough Innovation; Design Engineering Co-Op / Intern

We Make Life More Rewarding and Dignified

Location: Libertyville
Department: Research & Development

Summary:

RDBI Design Engineering Co-op

The Co-op Student performs as a member of the Breakthrough Innovation team within R&D. The Student conducts early prototyping activities, including but not limited to concept development, design refinement and 3D modeling . The Student is expected to prioritize and manage multiple and simultaneous work assignments as directed by members of the R&D team and the R&D Manager. The Student is expected to comply with established safety guidelines and perform duties according to standard operating procedure (SOP) when applicable.

For this opportunity, the expectation is to be onsite a minimum of 3 days per week in the Libertyville, IL office.

Responsibilities:

• Having a clear understanding of customer needs to accurately reflect the problem(s) to be solved and guide subsequent concept design.
• Understanding of current market solutions and their limitations
• Understanding current patent space
• Early concept and prototype development.

• • 3-dimensional modeling (i.e. CAD).

• Other duties as assigned

Requirements:

Academic Credentials/Length of Experience

• Participation in a Co-operative Education program requires enrollment in an accredited program of study leading to a Baccalaureate or Masters degree in biomedical engineering, or a closely-related engineering discipline.

Specialized skills/technical knowledge

• Coursework in engineering and data analytics
• Experience in collecting, recording, and analysis of data
• Experience with CAD software (e.g. SolidWorks)
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office software
• Ability to follow procedures and cooperate with other team members
• Demonstration of interest in research subjects or product development, team activities, and desire to positively contribute to outcomes

Other requirements

• Regular attendance is expected. R&D Manager may permit scheduling around concurrent course schedules on a per case basis. Reliable transportation to Hollister's Libertyville headquarters may be required. A minimum of three days per week in the office is a requirement.

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The anticipated base pay range for this position is $22.00 - $28.00/hr. The actual salary varies based on applicant's education & skills.

About Hollister Incorporated
Hollister Incorporated is an independent, employee-owned company that develops, manufactures and markets healthcare products worldwide. The company spearheads the advancement of innovative products for ostomy care, continence care and critical care, and also creates educational support materials for patients and healthcare professionals. Headquartered in Libertyville, Illinois, Hollister has manufacturing and distribution centers on three continents and sells in nearly 80 countries. Hollister is a wholly owned subsidiary of The Firm of John Dickinson Schneider, Inc., and is guided both by its Mission to make life more rewarding and dignified for people who use our products and services, as well as its Vision to grow and prosper as an independent, employee-owned company, and in the process, to become better human beings.

EOE Statement
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

Job Req ID: 35081

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