Brief Description of Role & Responsibility: This position supports innovation projects focused on the development of pediatric medical technologies while participating in the Innovation CO-OP program. The role provides hands-on exposure to early-stage medical device development, front-end innovation methods, and the commercialization lifecycle within a healthcare environment.

Students will work closely with clinical innovators, engineers, and external partners to translate unmet clinical needs into viable medical technology solutions. Work includes a mix of project support, technical contribution, and structured learning through their CO-OP.

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

Key Responsibilities

• Support innovation projects from concept through early commercialization by assisting with timelines, milestones, and deliverables

• Provide engineering and technical support for pediatric medical device development, including prototyping, testing, and design activities

• Collaborate with clinicians, internal teams, and external partners to ensure clear communication and alignment across projects

• Participate in training focused on front-end innovation, human-centered observation, needs identification, concept generation, and intellectual property strategy

• Assist with regulatory, reimbursement, and business planning activities, including market analysis and customer discovery

• Engage in clinical immersion and observation to help identify unmet medical needs and innovation opportunities

• Prepare and support project documentation such as invention disclosures, grant applications, presentations, and progress reports

Skills

• Computer aided design (any package experience)

• Model design from concept to functioning prototype

• Microcontroller programing: Arduino based coding Arduino IDE, Python etc.

• Raspberry Pi and MATLAB programing coding a plus

• DC circuit design at 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

Qualifications

• Comfortable working in ambiguous and complex problem spaces

• Ability to collaborate effectively across multiple disciplines

• Strong written and verbal communication skills

• Interest in medical device innovation and healthcare technology

Learn

The position responsibilities vary throughout Cincinnati Children's and are established according to the needs and resources of the Cincinnati Children's department providing the placement opportunity. 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

Education Requirement

• Must be currently enrolled in a degree granting college program in Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field.

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