Mechanical Engineer - Co-Op

Winning the race to bring new healthcare products safely to a waiting world drives Rapid Micro Biosystems (RMB) to combine today's innovative technologies as never before. Your career at RMB puts you at the center of diverse global teams that span robotics, AI, Machine Learning, imaging, microbiology, and more, re-shaping how urgently needed pharmaceuticals are made, tested, and released for decades to come. The sky's the limit.

Careers at RMB are fast-moving, with the high growth you'd expect from a world leader in microbiology automation. Advancement at RMB affords an opportunity to achieve your personal goals and develop your passions, in an inclusive environment where every employee has the resources and opportunities to hone their skills. You'll do more, learn more, and have the ability to make a profound impact on our business.

SUMMARY OF ROLE

Join our team of engineers and scientists using consumables, robotics, vision, machine learning, and AI to advance the state-of-the-art biological growth detection system. Rapid Micro Biosystems (RMB) is looking for a Mechanical Engineering Co-op. As a Mechanical Engineering Co-op, you will be able to work in a challenging and cutting-edge environment. You will be working on researching and developing new microbial testing technologies for the future of pharmaceutical manufacturing.

Under the supervision of an employee of the New Product Development team, the Engineering Intern/Co-op assists the NPD team in researching, designing, testing, and validating engineering solutions appropriate to each project assigned and supports maintaining the Quality Management System. This is a full-time 6-month co-op position for the Fall of 2024

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Investigate product design improvements to solve customer needs

• Develops design concepts for products, parts, and assemblies

• Develops product documentation that supports either prototype or production-quality parts

• Delivers products and documentation that meet company procedures

• Follows Quality Management Systems and assists with the creation of records,

• Develops project documentation including CAD data, reports, minutes, and presentations

• Use of hand tools and 3D printers to build prototypes

• Participates in project research and brainstorming teams

• Objectively observes and understands user research inputs

• May participate in usability tests and observational research

• Performs experiments and testing supporting product development

• Helps maintain the laboratory and other facilities

QUALIFICATIONS AND ABILITIES

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor of Science in engineering

• Good analytical and problem-solving skills

• Knowledge of SolidWorks 3D CAD is preferred but not required

• Experience in another co-op job or internship is preferred but not required

• Proficient in documentation, dimensioning, and specification writing

• Basic knowledge of rapid prototyping methods

• Model shop experience preferred but not required

• Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project)

• Writes and prepares documents in a concise, logical, grammatically appropriate, and detailed format

• Willingness to take direction from others and to accept constructive feedback

• Excellent oral communication skills

WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Primarily in an office and lab setting with occasional manufacturing area

• Sitting and standing using computers

• Some travel required <10%

• Ability to work nights and weekends on occasion to meet critical deadlines

ABOUT RAPID MICRO BIOSYSTEMS:

Rapid Micro Biosystems creates, sells, validates, and services innovative products for fast, accurate, and efficient detection of microbial contamination in the manufacture of pharmaceuticals, biologics, biotechnology products, medical devices, and personal care products.

The company's Growth Direct-the first and only growth-based system to automate rapid compendial QC Micro testing-ensures data integrity, compliance, and operational efficiencies driven by rapid methods and automation.

Rapid Micro Biosystems is dedicated to providing groundbreaking technology and products to support companies in their journey to achieve greater reliability, efficiency, and better predictability, ultimately providing higher quality products for improved patient outcomes.

Rapid Micro Biosystems is headquartered in Lexington, Massachusetts. Our research & development, and manufacturing operations are located in Lowell, Massachusetts. Additionally, we maintain field offices in Freising, Germany; Switzerland, and Singapore.

Equal Opportunity:

Rapid Micro Biosystems is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity. Applicants for employment and employees are reviewed on their individual qualifications for a position. Under no circumstances will Rapid Micro Biosystems discriminate against qualified persons on the basis of race, color, religious creed, retaliation, national origin, ancestry, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, mental illness, genetics, choice of health insurance, marital status, age, veteran status, or any other basis prohibited under applicable law.