R&D Engineering Co-op

Co-op Position

This is a full time six-month co-op starting in January 2026, ending in June 2026.

Invent. Improve. Inspire.

Fresenius Medical Care, a global leader in renal care, offers a product portfolio under the NxStage brand, which represents a suite of innovative medical technologies. We are not your typical medical products company. Our team of dedicated professionals is united by a shared commitment to revolutionizing renal care through simple, innovative therapeutic solutions that enhance the lives of patients, caregivers, and society at large. We are focused on driving innovation, education, and advocacy to redefine renal care. In partnership with our customers, patients, industry partners, and governmental agencies, we aim to realize a future where renal care is better, simpler, and more accessible.

Position Summary:

The Co-ops support product or process development activities related to the design, research, and manufacturing of Fresenius Medical Care's Home Hemodialysis and Critical Care NxStage product portfolio. As part of the R&D team, the Co-ops will participate in testing, design, building samples, and other activities required by the project team. Co-ops in this role will gain opportunities to work more independently and take on additional responsibilities within their teams. Depending on the project, Co-ops may be involved with system engineering, hardware mechanical engineering, or disposables engineering.

Core Responsibilities:

• Participate in design or development of new medical equipment or disposables and/or upgrades to existing products
• Assist with major projects, or phases of projects, to resolve advanced and complex technical problems
• Ensure all design activities conform to design controls; and that all analysis, design, and testing activities are properly documented
• Participate in activities to ensure design and process shortcomings are identified and appropriately addressed
• Assist the product development team in the adoption and use of best practices and design methodologies
• Debug and develop reliability improvements for existing products and products under development.
• Provide technical support for product engineering, design development, integration, test, and evaluation
• Investigate the feasibility of new projects, systems, or approaches
• Learn about and work in ways that are compliant with internal and external standards, good manufacturing practices, and quality system regulations

Requirements:

• Candidate for BS or MS in Mechanical, Industrial, Plastics, Electrical, or Biomedical Engineering
• Intermediate knowledge of CAD and Technical Drawing creation
• Basic understanding of product and process development of medical devices or similar product experience is desired
• Prior relevant work experience is preferred, such as working in an FDA, defense industry, or ISO regulated environment
• Understanding of aspects of system design, electronics, mechanical and software integration or manufacturing processes is beneficial
• Prior experience designing for rapid prototyping as well as traditional manufacturing techniques desired
• Has a constructive approach to teamwork and collaboration
• Demonstrated interest in medical device or pharmaceutical industries
• Excellent technical communication skills and attention to detail, including creating and editing technical procedures, protocols, and reports
• Commitment to performing all tasks with quality and integrity