Mechanical Engineer (Intern)
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Delsys, Inc.
Natick, MA, US
Summary
The intern will design and build mechanical prototypes for wearable sensors and develop methods for measuring force metrics. They will also collaborate with engineering teams to optimize manufacturing processes and explore novel packaging designs.
Job Description
Delsys seeks a motivated candidate with a strong interest in the design and application of wearable sensors and instruments for measuring human performance. We are currently focused on designing next-generation sensors and devices, as well as developing and controlling test apparatus for manufacturing these products.
The candidate will be working with the hardware development and manufacturing teams to introduce new production concepts and methods for manufacturing our next generation of wearable sensors, as well as restructuring existing methods to increase output capacity. The company embraces a cross disciplinary approach towards engineering and is focused on being an industry leader of wearable and portable instrumentation for physiological monitoring.
This position will expose the candidate to real-world manufacturing challenges which bridge several engineering disciplines, including electrical, mechanical, computer/software and human factors fields. Candidates must have a proven track record of solving multi-disciplinary challenges and must exhibit a strong passion for engineering. The position will require exploratory activities to inform manufacturing strategies, as well as delivering on key tasks for existing products in distribution. The ideal candidate will demonstrate analytical thinking, pragmatic problem-solving and hands-on understanding of design processes.
Responsibilities
- Participate in designing and building mechanical prototypes for research, product development and manufacturing needs
- Develop novel methods for measuring and combining force metrics with neural/EMG signals
- Assist engineering in performing verification, validation and documentation activities for manufacturing instruments and processes
- Explore materials and novel packaging designs for existing and new products
- Collaborate with the engineering and research teams in gathering data, data analysis, and reporting for production and prototype products
Requirements
Qualifications
- Be enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate degree in mechanical engineering, biomedical engineering, or similar engineering program
- Have a strong understanding of CAD design and additive manufacturing methods
- Have a strong interest in all aspects of product design from ideation through release
- Demonstrate the ability to solve problems independently
- Must be able to show valid work eligibility
Delsys is a world leader in the design, manufacture, and marketing of a broad portfolio of high performance Electromyography instruments, range of physiological and biomechanical sensors used in virtually all types of movement measurement studies in research and education.
Since our inception in 1993, we have focused on solving the engineering challenges associated with wearable EMG sensors such as low signal artifact, low cross-talk, signal reliability and signal consistency while retaining ease-of-use in any environment.
Used by thousands of researchers and educators in 85 countries worldwide, our products play a fundamental role in helping them understand and solve real-world problems associated with movement disorders.
We focus on markets where our patented parallel-bar sEMG sensors often a critical differentiator in our customers’ research emphasis on understanding and solving movement disorders problems.
We currently market a wide range of innovative products-including wired and wireless physiological and biomechanical sensors, amplifiers and software solutions that are designed to meet the needs of our broad base of customers.
Founded
1993
Company size
51-200 employees
Industry
Biotechnology Research
Org type
Public Company
Headquarters
Natick, Massachusetts
Delsys is a world leader in the design, manufacture, and marketing of a broad portfolio of high performance Electromyography instruments, range of physiological and biomechanical sensors used in virtually all types of movement measurement studies in research and education.
Since our inception in 1993, we have focused on solving the engineering challenges associated with wearable EMG sensors such as low signal artifact, low cross-talk, signal reliability and signal consistency while retaining ease-of-use in any environment.
Used by thousands of researchers and educators in 85 countries worldwide, our products play a fundamental role in helping them understand and solve real-world problems associated with movement disorders.
We focus on markets where our patented parallel-bar sEMG sensors often a critical differentiator in our customers’ research emphasis on understanding and solving movement disorders problems.
We currently market a wide range of innovative products-including wired and wireless physiological and biomechanical sensors, amplifiers and software solutions that are designed to meet the needs of our broad base of customers.
Founded
1993
Company size
51-200 employees
Industry
Biotechnology Research
Org type
Public Company
Headquarters
Natick, Massachusetts
