Innovation Intern - Mechanical Engineering (Roanoke, VA, US, 24016)

Company: Carilion Clinic
Location: Roanoke
Posted on: September 12, 2023

Job Description:

How You'll Help Transform Healthcare: Be at your best with an organization that equips you to do so-a designated Great Place to Work whose people unite in making lives better. At Carilion Clinic, we help communities stay healthy and our region grow stronger through compassionate care, medical education and research, and neighborhood outreach. As part of our team, you can expect professional stability, strong technological resources, and the advancement potential of a regional leader. Carilion Clinic is an expanding healthcare enterprise that is constantly looking live up its motto "to improve the healthcare of the communities around us". Carilion Innovations is a department designed to catalyze that process by engaging its medical staff directly with our team to improve the current standard of medical technology and design future technologies that will improve medical procedures and education. For such innovation to occur daily responsibilities for this position include,

• Document user requirements and potential product specifications
• Design and build prototypes beginning in the ideation stage through to working prototypes
• Work with VT mentors and Carilion clinician stakeholders to develop prototypes of solutions in line with excellent engineering and safety principles
• CAD modeling: Create 3-D models from 2-D drawings.
• Cad Modeling: Ability to build parts and assemblies for simulations
• 3D printing: Generate and develop 3D models of leading designs.
• Be able to work up to 15 hours a week on site
• Engage in interdepartmental projects using the Sim Center as a prototyping hub for larger projects
• Conduct data analysis and perform basic product (hardware/software) evaluation and redesign, engaging stakeholders and mentors throughout the process
• Other duties as assigned What We Require: Requirements: To be successful in this position we are asking that you meet the following criteria.
  • Bachelor's degree (or 4th year undergraduate) in mechanical engineering
  • At least 3 years of experience in CAD (SolidWorks preferred)
  • Knowledge on hand tools and other rapid prototyping equipment
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Excellent time management and planning skills
  • Confident in Microsoft TEAMS
  • ECAD/PCB layout skills preferred
  • Coding skills preferred About Carilion This is Carilion Clinic ... An organization where innovation happens, collaboration is expected and ideas are valued. A not-for-profit, mission-driven health system built on progress and partnerships. A courageous team that is always learning, never discouraged and forever curious. Headquartered in Roanoke, Va., you will find a robust system of award winning hospitals, Level 1 and 3 trauma centers, Level 3 NICU, Institute of Orthopedics and Neurosciences, multi-specialty physician practices, and The Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine and Research Institute. Carilion is where you can make your own path, make new discoveries and, most importantly, make a difference. Here, in a place where the air is clean, people are kind and life is good. Make your tomorrow with us. Requisition Number: 142474 - Employment Status: Flex - Location: Center for Simulation, Research & Patient Safety - Shift: Day - Shift Details: 10 hours/week flexible timing For more information, contact the HR Service Center at 1-800-599-2537. Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Females/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity Carilion Clinic is a drug-free workplace.

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