Engineering Assistant

The Biomedical Engineering Practice is looking for an Engineering Assistant Co-op for the Spring 2025 Co-op cycle.

Exponent’s co-op opportunities typically include responsibilities in retrieval analysis, mechanical testing, wear testing, and laboratory operations. The devices analyzed in the lab have historically been concentrated on orthopedic and spinal products. However, opportunities to work on cardiovascular, drug delivery, and tissue-based products have become more typical.

• Retrieval analysis includes analyzing explanted devices according to ISO and ASTM standards. Responsibilities include maintaining databases of device related information, decontaminating devices, and conducting analysis using equipment such as digital microscopes, FTIR, MicroCT, white light interferometry, load frames, etc.
• Mechanical testing includes conducting various mechanical tests according to ASTM and ISO standards on medical devices and materials. Principles of mechanical testing are also applied more generally to consumer products, sports equipment, and other products and materials. Responsibilities include assisting with method translation and development, executing protocols, and processing mechanical testing data. Additional requirements include maintenance of regular safety checks of the labs, waste pick-up coordination, and assisting with MRI testing.
• Wear testing involves conducting tests on medical devices to measure the amount and type of wear induced under ASTM and ISO standards. These tests typically take weeks and months to execute and the co-op is responsible for conducting each interval of the test, including cleaning, desiccating, weighing, and photographing each component. Additionally, the analysis includes MicroCT scanning, WLI, and Talyrond measurements.

In addition to specific retrieval analysis, mechanical testing, and wear testing duties, co-ops are also responsible for contributing significantly to biomechanical projects, ensuring that the lab is kept in optimal working condition, and managing crucial aspects of ongoing projects.

This position requires a strong problem solving and troubleshooting mindset.  The ability to manage multiple projects and responsibilities is incredibly important, as well as effective written and verbal communication skills.

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Attracting, inspiring, developing, and rewarding exceptional people with diverse backgrounds and expertise are central to our corporate culture. Our diverse team allows us to provide better value to our clients and enjoy an enriched work environment.

Our firm is committed to offering a variety of programs and resources to support health and well-being. We believe that providing competitive benefits as well as compensation and recognition programs empowers our staff to do work that makes a difference. 

At Exponent, we have found that in-person interactions deepen employee engagement and are crucial for development, for realizing the full potential of our talented and diverse teams, and for​ building a more inclusive workplace where all have a sense of belonging. In our offices, you can expect a supportive culture and a collaborative, dynamic, multi-disciplinary work environment.

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https://www.exponent.com/careers/life-exponent

Exponent is a proud equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected status.

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