Firmware Engineering Co-op - Medical Device - Bracco Medical Technologies

Company Overview

At Bracco Medical Technologies, every employee has an impact on our Mission to empower lifesaving decisions. We create medical devices that give healthcare providers the insights they need to confidently and safely diagnose patients. Our unique line of products includes Intravascular Ultrasound (IVUS), Fractional Flow Reserve (FFR), Cardiovascular Imaging contrast delivery (CVi), and CT and MRI contrast delivery systems. As part of the Bracco Group, Bracco Medical Technologies benefits from the resources of a multinational conglomerate with broad expertise in cath lab and radiology suite technology and a dedication to continuous advancement.

We are currently seeking intern/co-op candidates to learn with us as they engage in a variety of hands-on projects alongside our high-performing and authentic Operations team.

Position Summary:

Engineers are the trailblazers behind our innovative technologies. They collaborate with colleagues and healthcare professionals, sharing ideas as they design, develop, teach, plan, produce, research, sell, service, and test new life-changing therapies. We are actively involved in shaping the industry and transforming technologies, so physicians have what they need to help their patients move forward with life. We are looking for a Firmware Engineering Co-op who is interested in a challenging, energizing, and rewarding career to push the boundaries of medical technology in Angiography, Physiology, and Imaging.

Responsibilities:

• Apply solid firmware design skills to develop medical devices to meet specific performance and deliver goals according to product development quality system, including design, implement, and test firmware and embedded software to realize specific algorithms or/and general applications based on MCU, DSP, or ARM system.
• As a team member, contribute significantly to the completion of various project activities, from definition, identifying firmware functional requirements, implementation, code review, and final release according to medical device development processes.
• Create and implement the software/firmware test plans/protocols and generate test reports to ensure software/firmware design meets the specifications and quality system requirements.
• Work closely with a cross-function team, including design reviews with QA, RA, test engineers, and hardware engineers to ensure the firmware design meets the product requirements, including safety, reliability, and serviceability. Be creative and innovative in the product development process
• Make, recommend, or justify critical technical decisions in product design. The decision should be based on broad investigation and testing.
• Document and transfer developed solutions to the manufacturing team for mass production and provide technical support and sustaining development in the launch phase.

Training to be Provided

Students will be exposed to working with various departments within Bracco Medical Technologies (BMT).They will learn key requirements that need to be followed in a regulated environment such as the medical device industry.

Additionally, our interns and co-ops benefit from a buddy program, career development programming, and opportunities to build their professional networks virtually and in-person with BMT professionals.

Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills & Abilities):

Minimum:

• Student pursuing their B.S. or M.S. (preferred) in disciplines such as Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Computer Systems Engineering, or Software Engineering.
• Familiarity with firmware principles, theories, concepts, techniques, and architecture.
• Familiarity with embedded system hardware knowledge and development environment.

Preferred:

• Firmware or embedded software development experience.
• Strong coding skills using C/C++ on embedded systems to realize specific algorithms.
• Experienced in embedded system design, testing, and debugging, and familiar with embedded development environments.
• Strong experience in emulators, and JTAG debugging skills.
• Ability to perform code review, static code analysis, and dynamic code analysis
• Ability to use analytical techniques and tools, e.g. debuggers, logic analyzers, protocol analyzers, etc.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Ability to work independently with team members from various disciplines, e.g. hardware, mechanical, quality, regulatory, etc.
• Team player with effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Technical writing skills, ability to develop reports for technology development.
• Ability to coordinate multiple projects simultaneously.
• Medical device development experience and IEC60601-1, IEC62304, and related IEC standard familiarity preferred.
• Strong coding skills using C/C++with ARM Cortex microprocessors, NXP Kinetis, and CAN bus experience is desired
• Proficient in embedded algorithm development per medical device standards.
• Good understanding of motor controls, digital signal processing, and Bluetooth low energy is a plus.
• Familiarity with the Python programming language for integration test script development.

Job Location

·Eden Prairie, Minnesota (no relocation or housing assistance available)

Term/Hours

·Summer through Fall 2025 - May start dates are preferred, but other start dates may be considered.

·Hours:40 hours per week

To learn more about Bracco Medical Technologies, please visit our website at:https://careers.braccomedtech.com.

Bracco Medical Technologies is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.