Embedded Software Engineering Co-op
Role summary
Fresenius Medical Care, a leader in renal care, is seeking a Co-op student for a 6-month full-time position starting January 2026. The role involves participating in the design, development, and testing of innovative medical software products and tools under the NxStage brand. Responsibilities include embedded software development, Windows/Linux tool development, scripting, adding new functionality with documentation and unit tests, developing test bench setups, debugging, and ensuring adherence to design controls and documentation standards. This is an excellent opportunity for a student pursuing a BS in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Software Engineering to gain hands-on experience in the medical technology field.
This is a full time 6-month Co-op starting in January 2026, ending in June 2026.
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 care. In partnership with our customers, patients, industry partners, and governmental agenci es, we aim to realize a future where renal care is better, simpler, and more accessible.
Position Summary
Participate in the design, development, and testing of NxStage Medical’s software products and/or related tools.
Core Responsibilities
- Assignment will vary but may include embedded SW development, Windows, Linux tools and/or scripting projects.
- Add new functionality, as needed, along with supporting documentation and unit tests.
- Develop software test bench setups to test hardware modules
- Ensure all activities conform to design controls. Ensure all analysis, design, and testing activities are properly documented.
- Debugging new designs and developing reliability improvements to existing & new designs.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- Candidate for BS in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Software Engineering or related
- Programming in C/C++ language
- Programming in scripting languages like Python
- Embedded programming experience against hardware/electronic interfaces
- Ability to understand electronic schematic diagrams
- Technical knowledge in software development methodologies, design, and implementation
- Beginning analytical and design skills
- Basic knowledge of project lifecycles, software development environments, and source control techniques
EOE, disability/veterans