Brief Description of Role & Responsibility:
This co-op position offers the opportunity to spend your workday designing and programming microcontroller circuits that will be integrated into 3D printed cases and silicone medical trainers. You will work with a team of design engineers, 3D printing specialists, medical artists, research scientists, and clinical investigators, with a focus on developing custom electromechanical devices to meet varied requests from the hospital and research facilities. Be ready to overcome technical difficulties and be a part of a team that’s dedicated to improving the outcomes of our patients.

This is a full-time, temporary co-op assignment running from May 11, 2026 through August 7, 2026.

Skills

• Microcontroller programming: Arduino-based coding (Arduino IDE, Python, etc.)

• Raspberry Pi and MATLAB programming (coding a plus)

• DC circuit design at the component level and ability to assemble/solder

• Electronic component integration into custom cases/hardware

• Experience with hand tools

• General building skills

• Safety-minded

• 3D printing experience

• STEM program involvement

• Willingness to troubleshoot technical issues and find solutions

• A love for sci-fi is a plus, but curiosity and creativity are what matter most

LEARN

• Learn the daily routines of healthcare/research investigators, foster career interests in healthcare/research.

• Gain experience and awareness of the academic, technical and personal skills required in healthcare/research professions.

• Gain an understanding of different health/research careers, including the cultures and work environments that can be unique to a particular healthcare/research profession.

• Develop an understanding of the critical connections between education, work and goal attainment.

• Comply with policies and procedures protecting patient rights for informed consent and the handling of confidential information as defined by Cincinnati Children's mission and applicable laws and regulations.

• Complete Cincinnati Children's training required for the position.

• Adhere to safe work practices.

• Understand, adhere to and model Core Standards as defined organizationally and specifically within the department / unit.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

• Must be currently enrolled in a degree granting college program.

Primary Location

Offices at Vernon Place

Schedule

Full time

Shift

Day (United States of America)

Department

IS Digital Strategy

Employee Status

Temporary (Fixed Term)

FTE

1

Weekly Hours

40

At Cincinnati Children’s, we come to work with one goal: to make children’s health better. We believe in a holistic team approach, both in caring for patients and their families, and in advancing science and discovery. We strive to do better and find energy and inspiration in our shared purpose. If you want to be the best you can be, you can do it at Cincinnati Children’s.

Cincinnati Children's is:

• Recognized by U.S. News & World Report as a top 10 best Children's Hospitals in the nation for more than 15 years

• Consistently among the top 3 Children's Hospitals for National Institutes of Health (NIH) Funding

• Recognized as one of America’s Best Large Employers (2025), America’s Best Employers for New Grads (2025)

• One of the nation's America’s Most Innovative Companies as noted by Fortune

• Consistently certified as great place to work

• A Leading Disability Employer as noted by the National Organization on Disability

• Magnet® designated for the fourth consecutive time by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC)

We Embrace Innovation—Together. We believe in empowering our teams with the tools that help us work smarter and care better. That’s why we support the responsible use of artificial intelligence. By encouraging innovation, we’re creating space for new ideas, better outcomes, and a stronger future—for all of us.

Comprehensive job description provided upon request.

Cincinnati Children’s is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating an environment of dignity and respect for all our employees, patients, and families. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, genetic information, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. EEO/Veteran/Disability