Systems Engineering- Design Verification Trainee

Insulet started in 2000 with an idea and a mission to enable our customers to enjoy simplicity, freedom and healthier lives through the use of our Omnipod® product platform. In the last two decades we have improved the lives of hundreds of thousands of patients by using innovative technology that is wearable, waterproof, and lifestyle accommodating.

Insulet is looking for enthusiastic, team-focused individuals that want to help test great products for the diabetes-care industry and obtain experience in one of the fastest growing and most exciting medical device companies.

The Systems Engineering Co-op, Systems Design Verification, will be integral in the technical design and development of Insulet’s products by supporting all phases of the Design Verification Process.  The person in this position will be required to assist in the design, execution and reporting on engineering tests, for characterization and Design Verification, as well as participate in the documentation and resolution of product development issues. 

The Position will report to the Systems Design Verification Leader, within Systems COE in Tijuana, Mexico.

Responsibilities:

• Design, set up and run feasibility tests in an engineering laboratory environment.

• Strong focus on simulated use testing that simulates typical and non-typical use of the products by end users.

• Assist in / author product characterization and verification tests and report results.

• Perform Verification Testing on various products under development.

• Author product issue records and process these to closure.

• Participate in Technical Reviews and Design Reviews.

• Contribute to Systems team efforts by performing other duties as required.

Education preferent Requirements:

• Enrolled in the last semesters of and engineering degree program from an accredited university.

• Technical writing ability.

• Effective verbal and written communication skills.

• Personal computer skills, word processing, spreadsheet, database.

• Ability to follow written and verbal directions and procedures.

• Ability to generate and maintain accurate records.

• Preferred Skills and Competencies:        

• Demonstrated working knowledge of engineering principles and scientific methods.

• General understanding of medical devices or other safety-critical technologies; a strong plus.