Co‑op Engineer: Medical Device Prototyping & Testing

Baxter International Inc.; Town of Skaneateles (NY); On-site; USD 36,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) with company match

Employee stock purchase plan (ESPP)

Paid holidays

Job summary

Baxter International Inc. is seeking a Co-op in our United States manufacturing environment to contribute to prototype development, testing and documentation.

You will work under a Test Engineer to build and validate test systems, participate in design reviews, and help ensure quality processes across modules and systems. The role emphasizes hands-on testing, meticulous record-keeping, and collaboration within a fast-paced manufacturing team.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a degree in a relevant engineering field.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to understand specification documents.
• Good communication skills, written and verbal.
• Willingness to learn new applications.

Responsibilities

• Support the project team by participating in building and operating prototypes and test systems for new products at module, integration and system levels under the direction of a Test Engineer.
• Create and complete prototypes, test protocols, and bench test setups.
• Create and validate test systems needed for design verification.
• Document and maintain test records in line with formal test processes and Quality Management System policies.
• Participate in cross-functional team meetings and design reviews.
• Troubleshoot problems and participate in root cause investigations.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Team player

Test protocol execution

Documentation

Education

In progress with a degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Biomedical Engineering or related fields

Tools

Test equipment

Job description

Baxter International Inc. is seeking a Co-op in our United States manufacturing environment to contribute to prototype development, testing and documentation.

You will work under a Test Engineer to build and validate test systems, participate in design reviews, and help ensure quality processes across modules and systems. The role emphasizes hands-on testing, meticulous record-keeping, and collaboration within a fast-paced manufacturing team.