What are the responsibilities and job description for the R&D Engineering Co-op (Summer 2027) position at STERIS Corporation?
The R&D Engineering Co-op position will provide an opportunity to be exposed to the medical device field and offer hands on experience working within the Research & Development group in an engineering capacity. As a co-op in the R&D department, you will work with cross-functional product development teams and alongside experienced engineers, you will contribute to design solutions and the advancement of new product development projects. You will have the opportunity to use state of the art equipment and take advantage of training courses offered on-site. The position also works with existing products to make them more efficient and cost-effective while assisting in day-to day production. The co-op may be responsible for building test samples, compiling, analyzing and reporting data to establish performance standards for newly designed or modified products, processes or materials.
Key Program Info:
- Duration: Summer 2027 (May-August)
- Location: Vernon Hills, IL
- Work Environment: Hybrid (3 days/week in-office)
- Hours: Full-time for the duration of your co-op
- Undertake and successfully complete simple or basic project/product development tasks to include any of the following: building and evaluating product prototypes, developing and writing test methods, developing and documenting new product concepts/specifications
- Attend and contribute to product development meetings, which may include representatives from Marketing, Regulatory, Manufacturing, Quality, and other functions
- Create/invent new concepts and designs/approaches for new products/processes/test methods
- Create new and revise CAD models and drawings in Solidworks
- Design, procure and fabricate simple tooling and fixtures
- Design and coordinate engineering tests and experiments
- Work with quality and operations personnel to ensure ISO 13485 compliance
- Communicate technical results/findings to a broad audience of varied technical expertise
- Establish and maintain design history files for projects/products
- Identify areas for improvement, suggests solutions and submits idea records
Required:
- Currently enrolled in an accredited college/institution and be in good academic standing pursing a Bachelors or Masters degree in Engineering - Biomedical, Mechanical, Materials, or Industrial Engineering preferred.
- Sophomore year requirements must be completed by program start (May 2027).
- Strong working knowledge of MS Office software (Word, Excel, Access, & Outlook)
- Basic CAD skills - Solidworks preferred
Preferred:
- Previous internship or co-op experience
- Preference is for candidate to return for multiple co-op rotations
- Experience with Python or other data analysis or automation platforms
Other:
- Clear written and oral communication skills required
- Outstanding interpersonal skills, with the specific ability to work in cross-functional teams
Pay range for this opportunity is $23.00-27.00 per hour.
Minimum pay rates offered will comply with county/city minimums, if higher than range listed. Pay rates are based on a number of factors, including but not limited to local labor market costs, years of relevant experience, education, professional certifications, foreign language fluency, etc.
STERIS offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits portfolio. Click here for a complete list of benefits: STERIS Benefits
Open until position is filled.
STERIS is a leading global provider of products and services that support patient care with an emphasis on infection prevention. WE HELP OUR CUSTOMERS CREATE A HEALTHIER AND SAFER WORLD by providing innovative healthcare and life sciences products and services around the globe. For more information, visit www.steris.com.
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Employment Type: FULL_TIMESalary : $23 - $27