R&D Engineering Co-op, Human FactorsUsability Engineering

Lawrence, KS - USA

Monthly Salary: $ 20 - 30

Posted on: 13-10-2025

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

INVENT. IMPROVE. INSPIRE.

Fresenius Medical Care a global leader in renal care offers a product portfolio under the NxStage brand which represents a suite of innovative medical technologies. We are not your typical medical products company. Our team of dedicated professionals is united by a shared commitment to revolutionizing renal care through simple innovative therapeutic solutions that enhance the lives of patients caregivers and society at large. We are focused on driving innovation education and advocacy to redefine renal partnership with our customers patients industry partners and governmental agencies we aim to realize a future where renal care is better simpler and more accessible.

Position Summary:

The co-op supports product or process development activities related to the development design research and manufacturing of NxStage Medicals new and existing products. As part of the R&D team this involves participating in research testing documenting activities building samples and other activities as needed by the project -ops will support the Human Factors and Usability engineering team.

Core Responsibilities:

Participate in the development of new medical equipment or disposables and/or upgrades to existing products.

Assist with major projects or phases of projects to resolve advanced and complex technical problems

Support Human Factors and Usability Engineering to develop and write Human-Systems Interaction technical documentation make revisions to existing documentation and provide input to technical analyses as assigned.

Create comprehensive profiles on current devices in the market (includes creation of task analyses and video walkthroughs)

Assist with heuristic reviews of current user interfaces (hardware disposables and displays

Leverage perception cognition and action to evaluate and document current user interfaces

Prepare organize and document observations from user evaluations as .

Create and organize data via spreadsheet management tools

Ensure all design activities conform to design controls; and that all analysis design and testing activities are properly documented.

Participate in activities to ensure design and process shortcomings are identified and appropriately addressed.

Assist the product development team in the adoption and use of best practices and design methodologies.

Provide technical support for product engineering design development integration test and evaluation.

Investigate the feasibility of new projects systems or approaches.

Learn about and work in ways that are compliant with internal and external standards good manufacturing practices and quality system regulations.

Requirements:

Candidate for BS or MS in Industrial Systems Biomedical Human Factors/Usability System Safety Engineering or Human-Centered Design and Engineering Kinesiology/Biomechanics or Engineering Psychology.

At minimum completed Sophomore year of Bachelors degree in relevant discipline.

Entry level understanding of product and process development of medical devices is preferred.

Beginning understanding of system design electronics mechanical and software integration and manufacturing processes.

Excellent technical communication skills and attention to detail including creating and editing technical research analyses protocols and reports.

Excellent attention to detail and organization skills including creating databases and mining large sources of data

Basic understanding of task analyses usability testing and iterative development process is a plus.

Basic knowledge of rapid prototyping process; CAD experience is a plus.

Has a constructive approach teamwork and collaboration.

Demonstrated interest in medical device or pharmaceutical industries.

Commitment to performing all tasks with quality and integrity

The rate of pay for this position will depend on the successful candidates work location and qualifications including relevant education work experience skills and competencies.

Hourly Rate: $20.00 - $30.00 for Lawrence MA location

EOE disability/veterans

INVENT. IMPROVE. INSPIRE.Fresenius Medical Care a global leader in renal care offers a product portfolio under the NxStage brand which represents a suite of innovative medical technologies. We are not your typical medical products company. Our team of dedicated professionals is united by a shared co...