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As a Working Student you will support our Control Engineering team in developing, testing, and maintaining control software for innovative medical devices. Working closely with experienced engineers, you will contribute to control features, experimental prototypes, and test environments that help advance our insufflator and pump technologies.
You will assist with technical investigations, engineering documentation, and cross-functional collaboration in a multidisciplinary medical device environment. In addition, you will help improve engineering methods, processes, and model-based development practices.
This is a part-time position with a workload of 20 hours per week.
You support the development and testing of control algorithms via:
- Conducting pre-studies on rapid prototyping rigs
- Creating of simulation tests in Simulink Test
- Building test setups
- Executing and evaluating test runs on automated test setups
- Implementing scripts that support development
- Creating and maintaining documentation
Must have:
- Studies (B.Sc. or M.Sc) in automation engineering, electrical engineering, software engineering, mechanical engineering, medical engineering, engineering science or similar
- Experience in MATLAB/Simulink required
- Experience in Rapid Prototyping via dSpace or Speedgoat required
- Experience in working on test rigs required
- Independent, goal-oriented, and analytical mindset
- Proficient in English
Nice to have:
- Experience in programming with C/C++, Python
- Experience in electronics and PCB design
Novanta is proud to be an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action workplace. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, military and veteran status, disability, genetics, or any other category protected by federal law or Novanta policy.
Please call +1 781-266-5700 if you need a disability accommodation for any part of the employment process.
Skills Required
- Currently pursuing a B.Sc. or M.Sc. in automation engineering, electrical engineering, software engineering, mechanical engineering, medical engineering, engineering science, or a related field
- Experience with MATLAB and Simulink
- Experience with rapid prototyping using dSpace or Speedgoat
- Experience working on test rigs
- Independent, goal-oriented, and analytical mindset
- Proficiency in English
- Programming experience with C, C++, or Python
- Experience with electronics and PCB design
Novanta Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Novanta and has not been reviewed or approved by Novanta.
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Healthcare Strength — Coverage is described as comprehensive, including medical, dental, vision, mental-health support, HSA/FSA options, telemedicine, and access to on-site clinics in select locations. Plan details indicate broad healthcare support across core needs.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Programs include flexible or unlimited time off for many professional roles and a separate PTO structure for non-exempt roles. Paid parental, family, and medical leave are highlighted as substantial in the U.S.
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Retirement Support — A strong 401(k) match with immediate vesting is emphasized. This structure provides meaningful employer support for long-term savings.
Novanta Insights
What We Do
Novanta delivers innovations that matter for its medical and advanced industrial OEM customers. If you have a passion for solving complex technical problems that lead to breakthrough performance and that enhance people's lives, come join our growing team. Here is a sample of the many exciting applications we serve: • Innovations that ensure the safety of patients and efficient workflows in hospitals using our novel RFID technology • Innovations in additive manufacturing, also known as 3-D metal printing, using our lightning fast lasers and laser beam steering sub-systems • Innovations in minimally invasive surgery using our highly reliable insufflators, pumps and visualization systems • Innovations in robotics and automation using our precision motors, encoders and drives for superior accuracy • Innovations in smartphone production using our fast, accurate lasers and laser beam steering equipment along with our precision motion systems The driving force behind our growth is the team of talented professionals who share our commitment to our values, and our passion for innovation and for our customers’ success. Novanta has deep expertise in precision medicine and manufacturing, medical solutions, and robotics and automation: Precision Medicine and Manufacturing: • Continuous wave, ultrafast and CO2 lasers, along with laser beam steering components and sub-systems Brands: ARGES, Cambridge Technology, Laser Quantum, Synrad Medical Solutions: Minimally Invasive Surgery: • Insufflators, pumps and disposable tube sets; medical visualization systems, video processing and wireless imaging Brands: NDS, Med X Change, Reach Technology, WOM Detection & Analysis: • RFID readers, machine vision solutions, barcode scanning, light and color measurement Brands: JADAK Robotics and Automation: • Motors, encoders, servo drives, air bearing systems and integrated mechatronic solutions Brands: ATI, Celera Motion (inc. Applimotion, Ingenia, MicroE, Zettlex, Westwind)
