Verification and Validation Intern/Co-op

This is a full time 6-month Co-Op starting on January 5th, 2026 and ends on June 26th ,2026.

INVENT. IMPROVE. INSPIRE.
Fresenius Medical Care and NxStage Medical is not your typical medical products company. We are a close-knit team of talented professionals driven by a shared commitment: to lead a movement to dramatically improve renal care with innovative yet simple therapeutic solutions that benefit patients, caregivers, and society. We pursue this goal through a passionate commitment to Innovate, Educate and Advocate for the breakthroughs that are redefining renal care. Additionally, NxStage works in community with its customers, patients, industry partners, and government leaders and agencies to realize the vision of better, simpler, more accessible renal care. 

General Position Summary:

The co-op supports product or process development activities related to the development, design, research and manufacturing of Fresenius Medical Care’s and NxStage Medical's new and existing products. As part of the R&D team, this involves participating in testing, design, building samples, and other activities as needed by the project team. Co-ops may be part of the system engineering, hardware mechanical engineering, or disposables engineering team.

General Responsibilities:

• Participate in development of verification test protocols for new medical equipment and/or upgrades to existing products.
• Executes engineering test, collect and analyze results.
• Ensure all design activities conform to design controls; and that all analysis, design and testing activities are properly documented.
• Assist the product development team in the adoption and use of best practices and design methodologies.
• Debug and develop test setup and fixtures for existing products and products under development.
• Investigate and test the feasibility of new projects, systems or approaches.
• Learn about and work in ways that are compliant with internal and external standards, good test practices, and quality system regulations.

General Requirements:

• Candidate for BS or MS in Electrical, Mechanical, or Computer Engineering.
• Entry level understanding of product and process development of medical devices is preferred.
• Beginners understanding of electronics, mechanical and software integration.
• Has a constructive approach teamwork and collaboration.
• Demonstrated interest in medical device or pharmaceutical industries.
• Excellent technical communication skills and attention to detail, including creating and editing technical procedures, protocols, and reports.
• Commitment to performing all tasks with quality and integrity 

EOE, disability/veterans