R&D Engineer Co-Op

Avanos Medical Alpharetta
r&d engineer medical analysis technical cross functional r&d healthcare intern regulatory engineer people leadership
November 23, 2022
Avanos Medical
Alpharetta
FULL_TIME, FULL_TIME


Requisition ID:4505

Job Title:R&D Engineer Co-Op

Job Country:United States (US)

Here at Avanos Medical, we passionately believe in three things:

  • Making a difference in our products, services and offers, never ceasing to fight for groundbreaking solutions in everything we do;
  • Making a difference in how we work and collaborate, constantly nurturing our nimble culture of innovation;
  • Having an impact on the healthcare challenges we all face, and the lives of people and communities around the world.

At Avanos you will find an environment that strives to be independent and different, one that supports and inspires you to excel and to help change what medical devices can deliver, now and in the future.

The Avanos COVID-19 Vaccine Policy: This Policy applies to U.S. customer-facing / field-based employees & Avanos leadership: All U.S. customer-facing / field-based employees hires must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Proof of being fully vaccinated does not need to be disclosed until a job offer has been made but must be submitted within 48 hours after the acceptance of the job offer. If you have a qualifying medical condition or sincerely held religious belief or practice that precludes you from receiving a COVID-19 vaccine, you may apply for an exemption or deferral after you accept the job offer and before your scheduled start date. The reasonable accommodation provided to the employee, if any, will depend on the employee's job and the applicable facts, but it may include weekly COVID-19 testing and masking requirements. New hires who do not submit, before their scheduled start date, proof of being fully vaccinated or a request for a reasonable accommodation will have their job offer revoked.

Avanos is a medical device company focused on delivering clinically superior breakthrough solutions that will help patients get back to the things that matter.We are committed to creating the next generation of innovative healthcare solutions which will address our most important healthcare needs, such as reducing the use of opioids while helping patients move from surgery to recovery. Headquartered in Alpharetta, Georgia, we develop, manufacture and market recognized brands in more than 90 countries. Avanos Medical is traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol AVNS. For more information, visit .

The Program

The Avanos CO-OP/Intern program is a unique experience giving current students the opportunity to work one or more terms under the direction of an experienced engineer assisting and executing real work in the area of medical device product development, sustaining, and supply chain execution. CO-OP/Intern Positions may be available in Research & Development (R&D), Quality Assurance & Regulatory, or Supply Chain & Procurement.

These full-time (40 hours/week), paid positions are 16 weeks in length and typically reflect the standard school semester. Positions are available during the Spring, Summer and Fall semesters. Avanos' main office location is located in Alpharetta, GA and housing assistance is not currently offered for out of state students. Most positions require a flex work arrangement (some time in the office, some work done from a non-office location - e.g. home office).

During the program, students will be matched up with a Mentor and will get exposure to various meet-and-greets with senior leadership, networking opportunities, and social events with fellow co-ops.

The Role

The individual in this role shall assist in the optimization of the Avanos Quality Management System, while complying to applicable regulatory and international standards and regulations. Individuals are expected to execute technical tasks in support of continuous improvement including the following: process optimization, quality system support, cross-functional collaboration, etc. Applicants are expected to possess a solid understanding of data analysis (Ex. Statistical significance trending) and problem solving.

Responsibilities:

Actively engage in formal and informal written and verbal communication within the team and with cross functional team members.

Resolve technical problems. Identify or create solutions for technical problems using systematic problem-solving and statistical methodologies.

Actively participate in and/or facilitate the development of deliverables required for medical device change control, product development or quality systems activities.

Partner within cross functional teams to support root cause determination and mitigations of product issues as they arise during the product life cycle.

Where appropriate, implement Design of Experiments and Problem analysis/Solving concepts in conjunction with R&D.

Actively participate in the development of statistical plans and rationale for change control and design control activities/requirements.

Actively partner with the project teams to facilitate the incorporation of all quality system elements, root cause analysis, corrective action and continuous improvement principles throughout the entire product redesign.

Implement the Root Cause Analysis concepts to investigate issues requiring Corrective and Preventative Actions.

Participate in internal and external audits as needed.

Ensure compliance with medical device regulations and internal procedures and maintain personal compliance to all internal systems as required, such as training.

Your Qualifications

Requirements:

Enrolled in B.S. Engineering or similar program with some engineering, science or statistics related college coursework completed

Minimum GPA of 3.0 out of cumulative 4.0 GPA

Legally authorized to work in the U.S. on a full-time basis and does not require sponsorship in the future for an employment visa

Must be able to participate full time (40 hours/week) as part of the intern cohort

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor's degree student with sophomore or Junior Level class standing

Previous Internship experience is a strong plus

Effective communication skills: listening, writing, speaking and oral presentations

Strong technical acumen, problem solving, self-motivated, and independent

Proven collaboration with cross-functional/multi-disciplinary teams, especially technical development teams

Familiar with good documentation practices (protocols, data analysis and reports)

Knowledge within the medical device industry including quality requirements and regulatory requirements

Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools, including Statistical Analysis packages

Avanos Medical is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by law. If you are a current employee of Avanos, please .

Join us at Avanos

Join us and you can make a difference in our products, solutions and our culture. Most of all, you can make a difference in the lives, people, and communities around the world.


Make your career count

Our commitment to improving the health and wellbeing of others begins with our employees - through a comprehensive and competitive range of benefits. We provide more than just a salary - our Total Rewards package encompasses everything you receive as an employee; your pay, health care benefits, retirement plans and work/life benefits.

Avanos offers a generous 401(k) employer match of 100% of each pretax dollar you contribute on the first 4% and 50% of the next 2% of pay contributed with immediate vesting.

free onsite gym | benefits on day 1 | uncapped sales commissions | HQ region voted 'best place to live' by USA Today




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