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CompanyVAPOTHERM, INC.
LocationCincinnati
Work ModeOn Site
PostedApril 20, 2026
Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
The co-op will assist the R&D team in designing, testing, and documenting new medical device software in compliance with regulatory standards. They will also support continuous improvement projects by conducting failure investigations and communicating with suppliers.
Internship Type
intern
Company Size
289
Visa Sponsorship
No
Language
English
Working Hours
40 hours
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About The Company
Vapotherm, Inc. is the inventor of high flow nasal cannula, and its advanced form: Vapotherm high velocity therapy. Delivering high velocity therapy, the Precision Flow® system offers clinicians a reliable tool for multiple patient populations. For respiratory distress patients presenting in the ED and ICU, high velocity therapy can provide not just oxygenation, but also Mask-Free respiratory support with the comfort of heated humidified high flow.
About the Role

SUMMARY

The R&D Software Engineer Co-op is responsible for coordinating and managing verification tests, experimental design and test reports required for new product development and sustaining engineering activities. This role exposes the Co-op to software design and processes, test equipment and documentation processes in compliance with ISO 13485 and the FDA’s Quality System Regulations for medical devices.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Work alongside R&D team to support design and development of new products:
    • Assist with software engineers in establishing verification tests, boundary and integration tests
    • Assemble and test prototypes (with support of Software and Systems Engineers)
    • Develop test methods to demonstrate designs meet specifications (with support of Systems and Quality Engineers)
    • Conduct verification testing according to pre-defined protocols (with support of Systems Engineers and Lab Technician)
    • Analyze and present testing data using statistical analysis software in the form of written reports (with support of Quality Engineers)
    • Maintain lab equipment, including calibrations and preventative maintenance (with support of Lab Technician)
    • Develop specialized test tools (as needed) and document them
  • Work alongside Quality Engineering team to support Continuous Improvement projects:
    • Communicate with3rd Party Testing Resources and Suppliers on failure investigation results and test data
    • Conduct failure investigations on product failures and NCMRs
    • Provide routine communications and management updates on progress

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

  • Current Engineering Student or 4 Year Engineering Degree
  • Ability to lift/carry 40 lbs
  • Ability to write python scripts, execute using command shell.
Key Skills
Software designVerification testingExperimental designPythonCommand shellStatistical analysisFailure investigationISO 13485FDA regulationsMedical devicesPrototypingTechnical documentationLab equipment maintenance
Categories
EngineeringSoftwareHealthcareScience & Research