Werfen is a growing, family-owned, innovative company founded in 1966 in Barcelona, Spain. We are a worldwide leader in specialized diagnostics in the areas of Hemostasis, Acute Care Diagnostics, Transfusion, Autoimmunity, and Transplant. Through our Original Equipment Manufacturing (OEM) business line, we research, develop, and manufacture customized assays and biomaterials. We operate directly in 30 countries, and in more than 100 territories through distributors. Our Headquarters and Technology Centers are located in the US and Europe, and our workforce is more than 7,000 strong.
Our success comes from a specific focus in these rapidly evolving diagnostic areas, our commitment to customers, and our dedication to innovation and quality. We’re passionate about providing healthcare professionals the most valuable and complete solutions to improve hospital efficiency and enhance patient care.
Acute Care Hardware Systems Engineering Co-op
Job Locations
US-MA-Bedford
Job ID
2026-10995
Type
Co-Op
Shift
1st
Category
R&D
Introduction
Werfen
Werfen is a growing, family-owned, innovative company founded in 1966 in Barcelona, Spain. We are a worldwide leader in specialized diagnostics in the areas of Hemostasis, Acute Care Diagnostics, Transfusion, Autoimmunity, and Transplant. Through our Original Equipment Manufacturing (OEM) business line, we research, develop, and manufacture customized assays and biomaterials. We operate directly in 30 countries, and in more than 100 territories through distributors. Our Headquarters and Technology Centers are located in the US and Europe, and our workforce is more than 7,000 strong.
Our success comes from a specific focus in these rapidly evolving diagnostic areas, our commitment to customers, and our dedication to innovation and quality. We’re passionate about providing healthcare professionals the most valuable and complete solutions to improve hospital efficiency and enhance patient care.
Overview
Summary:
The purpose of the cooperative experience is to provide a
semester long
hands-on experience. Werfen hires students with leadership potential and proven academic success. Ideal candidates will combine technical and business knowledge with analytical strength and creative problem-solving abilities.
The selected candidate will tackle
hands
-on Systems Engineering
challenges
a
s a member of
the
R&D
Acute Care New Product Development
team
,
guiding Werfen
products through various
phases
of their product development lifecycles
.
The
candidate
will have opportunities to build prototypes,
define
and execute test plans, run whole blood samples on benchtops and/or full systems, analyze performance data, develop test methods, report on results, advise on architecture, and other related activities associated with early
prod
uct
development work.
Responsibilities
Key Accountabilities:
P
erform
s
entry-level
lab work, data analysis, and experimental planning
of a routine nature
as directed by
full
-time engineer.
Provides support for continuous
improvement
team efforts focused on process improvement and optimization.
Participate
in the day-to-day activities of the team includ
ing regular interfacing with other R&D functions such as Hardware, Analytical, Software, and Project Management.
Ability to lead and influence at various levels and functions of the organization through strong interpersonal and communication (oral and written) skills.
Competency in conducting
experimental
research
,
and
refining
large quanti
ties
of
technical
data into concise summaries.
Essential Functions:
Develops and
executes
verification test protocols for new products.
Leads subsystem and/or
component
level exploratory testing.
Write and
execute
test scripts for
hardware control.
Manage system and subsystem requirements in JA
MA.
Perform risk analyses with a cross-functional team.
Participate
in Human Factors/Usability development and documentation.
Performs experiments, analyzes and interprets numerical data from experiments.
Summarizes findings by computer readouts, statistical summaries,
graphs
and other methods
using tools such as Minitab
.
Requires confidence in using Microsoft
Office
tools.
Requires Enthusiasm, motivation,
initiative
and ability to work within an interactive and energetic workplace.
Additional Attributes:
Understanding of complex systems with both hardware and software.
Strong organizational skills for creating test plans per
objectives
, collecting data, and reporting out learnings/conclusions.
Skill with analyzing numeric data sets and creating graphical summaries.
Ability to execute test plans independently.
Detailed eye for documentation of test methods and results.
Proficiency
in Microsoft Office.
Basic
programming experience
(
Any language
,
C/C++
or
Python
preferred).
Qualifications
Minimum Knowledge & Experience Required for the Position:
Currently pursuing B.S. in Engineering or a related field with a minimum of 2 college semesters complete.
Ability to multitask.
The hourly range for this role is $22/hr to $30/hr. Individual compensation will ultimately depend on factors including relevant experience and grade level completed.
Closing
If you are interested in constantly learning and being challenged on a daily basis we encourage you to submit your resume or CV.
Werfen is an Equal Opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workplace. Werfen strictly prohibits unlawful discrimination, harassment or retaliation based upon an individual’s race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin/ancestry, age, mental/physical disability, medical condition, marital status, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic as defined by applicable state or federal law. If you have a disability and need an accommodation in relation to the online application process, please contact
NAtalentacquisition@werfen.com
for assistance.
We operate directly in over 30 countries, and in more than 100 territories through distributors. Annual revenue is approximately $2 billion and more than 7,000 employees around the world comprise our Werfen team.
www.werfen.com
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