What are the responsibilities and job description for the Co-op Automation Engineering (Summer & Fall 2025) position at bioMérieux?
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Position Summary & Responsibilities:
This Co-op is anticipated to run from middle of May - December 2025 working an average of 40 hours a week. This role is based in Durham, NC with a five day per week onsite requirement. Relocation Assistance is not available for this position.
bioMérieux is seeking an Intern/Co-op to join the Durham Site Automation Engineering team to assist with the development and implementation of engineering solutions in a manufacturing environment. This will be a great opportunity to gain real world experience while working in a fast paced, regulated Medical Instruments industry. The Automation Engineering team is responsible for the installation, maintenance, programming, and improvement of the Automated and Computerized equipment used in the Manufacturing and Packaging of the BacT/Alert line of products.
BioFire Diagnostics, LLC. is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.
Please be advised that the receipt of satisfactory responses to reference requests and the provision of satisfactory proof of an applicant’s identity and legal authorization to work in the United States are required of all new hires. Any misrepresentation, falsification, or material omission may result in the failure to receive an offer, the retraction of an offer, or if already hired, dismissal. If you are a qualified individual with a disability, you may request a reasonable accommodation in BioFire Diagnostics’ application process by contacting us via telephone at (385) 770-1132, by email at [email protected], or by dialing 711 for access to Telecommunications Relay Services (TRS).
Position Summary & Responsibilities:
This Co-op is anticipated to run from middle of May - December 2025 working an average of 40 hours a week. This role is based in Durham, NC with a five day per week onsite requirement. Relocation Assistance is not available for this position.
bioMérieux is seeking an Intern/Co-op to join the Durham Site Automation Engineering team to assist with the development and implementation of engineering solutions in a manufacturing environment. This will be a great opportunity to gain real world experience while working in a fast paced, regulated Medical Instruments industry. The Automation Engineering team is responsible for the installation, maintenance, programming, and improvement of the Automated and Computerized equipment used in the Manufacturing and Packaging of the BacT/Alert line of products.
- Assist with the development and implementation of engineering solutions to improve bioMérieux manufacturing systems.
- Conduct engineering studies and perform manufacturing data mining and analysis.
- Write Excel Macros using Visual Basic for Applications (VBA), and develop software applications using C#, VB.net, or Python.
- Other assignments as directed by management.
- High School Diploma/GED is required and must be actively enrolled in an academic program/institution pursuing a degree.
- Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Bioengineering, or Computer Science majors are desired
- Experience with PLC programming, C, C , Python, SQL, or advanced level Excel is desired
- Previous work experience is preferred, ideally in a Manufacturing or Warehouse setting
BioFire Diagnostics, LLC. is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.
Please be advised that the receipt of satisfactory responses to reference requests and the provision of satisfactory proof of an applicant’s identity and legal authorization to work in the United States are required of all new hires. Any misrepresentation, falsification, or material omission may result in the failure to receive an offer, the retraction of an offer, or if already hired, dismissal. If you are a qualified individual with a disability, you may request a reasonable accommodation in BioFire Diagnostics’ application process by contacting us via telephone at (385) 770-1132, by email at [email protected], or by dialing 711 for access to Telecommunications Relay Services (TRS).
