Software Engineering Co-op - Hoffman Estates, IL

Join us in pioneering breakthroughs in healthcare. For everyone. Everywhere. Sustainably.

Our inspiring and caring environment forms a global community that celebrates diversity and individuality. We encourage you to step beyond your comfort zone, offering resources and flexibility to foster your professional and personal growth, all while valuing your unique contributions.

Acquires further qualification for a Bachelor's degree, and gathers respective working experience in different administrative fields of expertise, in the course of a respective assignment.

At Siemens Healthineers, we offer you a flexible and dynamic environment with opportunities to go beyond your comfort zone in order to grow personally and professionally. Sound interesting? Then come and join our global team as an Embedded Software Engineering Co-op.

 

This is a role well suited for a highly motivated student looking to build their skill set and gain hands-on experience. As an Embedded Software Engineering Co-op, you will be responsible for:

• May be involved in all aspects of embedded systems development, including requirements analysis, design, coding, testing and documentation of the motion control and detector subsystems for molecular imaging cameras.  Includes safety critical motions, and mitigations to prevent accidents across multiple axes of motion
• Will be expected to write and test embedded software, execute written test procedures, document results, and to recognize/isolate system anomalies.
• Tasks include writing code (C/C++) for embedded systems, troubleshooting, testing, and documentation of results. Coop will work with firmware and electrical engineers for the motion control and detector subsystems, and assist with development and test.
• Provide support for system host emulator, as well as assist in the loading of software in the lab.
• Coop will also help address issues arising from the Defect Handling Board, and may be asked to help out with certain administrative tasks.

 

This position may suit you best if you are familiar with what is below, and would like to develop your skills with Healthineers:

• Programming languages C/C++/Python
• Agile development processes
• Hands-on work with electronic circuitry, cabling, etc.
• Duration: Typically includes one term off from class plus summer (i.e. January-August or May-December), or a longer-term co-op assignment that can include rotations in school and at work, with some flexibility in scheduling specifics.  Flexibility to start based on your availability in conjunction with your academic calendar.

 

Required skills and education to have for the success of this role:

• Currently enrolled in a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree program, majoring in Electrical Engineer, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or similar program of study (rising junior or senior preferred)
• Minimum 3.0 GPA (preferred)
• Registered and eligible to participate in a co-op through your university

Who we are: We are a team of more than 72,000 highly dedicated Healthineers in more than 70 countries. As a leader in medical technology, we constantly push the boundaries to create better outcomes and experiences for patients, no matter where they live or what health issues they are facing. Our portfolio is crucial for clinical decision-making and treatment pathways.

How we work: When you join Siemens Healthineers, you become one in a global team of scientists, clinicians, developers, researchers, professionals, and skilled specialists, who believe in each individual’s potential to contribute with diverse ideas. We are from different backgrounds, cultures, religions, political and/or sexual orientations, and work together, to fight the world’s most threatening diseases and enable access to care, united by one purpose: to pioneer breakthroughs in healthcare. For everyone. Everywhere. Sustainably.

To find out more about Siemens Healthineers businesses, please visit our company page here.

The base pay range for this position is:

$54,912 - $80,538

Factors which may affect starting pay within this range may include geography/market, skills, education, experience, and other qualifications of the successful candidate.

If this is a commission eligible position the commission eligibility will be in accordance with the terms of the Company's plan. Commissions are based on individual performance and/or company performance.

The Company offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements: medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, 401(k) retirement plan. life insurance, long-term and short-term disability insurance, paid parking/public transportation, paid time off, paid sick and safe time.

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