Mechanical Engineer R&D Co-op

The primary responsibilities of this role are to: Design and test mechanical components and parts; Design and development of mechanical fixtures for hardware testing; Generate hardware test plans and protocols; Analyze test results and compose test reports; Troubleshoot problems during testing, assume ownership of specific test methods and sub-modules, and routinely provide readouts to the larger hardware team about the progress of their work.

This is a 12 month co-op position beginning in January OR May of 2027. 

YOUR TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Design and test mechanical components and parts;
• Design and development of mechanical fixtures for hardware testing;
• Generate hardware test plans and protocols;
• Analyze test results and compose test reports;
• Troubleshoot problems during testing and assume ownership of specific test methods and sub-modules;
• Routinely provide readouts to the larger hardware team about the progress of their work.

WHO YOU ARE

Bayer seeks an incumbent who possesses the following:

Required Qualifications:

• Enrollment in an Mechanical Engineering degree program;
• Completion of at least second year of a Bachelors degree;
• Classwork in statics, dynamics, physics, and statistics;
• Attention to detail, positive attitude, good work ethic;
• Ability to independently troubleshoot;
• Teamwork experience through coursework, lab work, and/or internship.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with CAD software, Matlab, Python;
• Experience with finite element analysis Medical device classwork.