Engineering Co-Op (January-May 2027)

Medline; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 29,000 - 42,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) contributions

Paid time off

Employee Resource Groups

Employee Service Corp for interns

Job summary

Medline is seeking a dynamic Engineering co-op to join the Namic site in Glens Falls, NY. You will work with senior engineers on projects spanning product integration, development, process improvement, and validations, gaining hands-on medical device industry experience within a large healthcare organization.

As part of a 30-person engineering team, you will support time studies, design changes, and supplier communications while collaborating with Quality, Planning, and Sourcing.

Qualifications

• Pursuing degree in Mechanical or Biomedical Engineering with a minimum 3.0 GPA.
• Demonstrated leadership and problem-solving skills.
• Strong organization, communication, data analysis, and follow-up abilities.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office; CAD experience preferred.
• Unrestricted permanent US work authorization.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and execute activities to qualify devices for the Glens Falls facility.
• Verification of assembly labor standards.
• Process development and process validations.
• Analyze and correct bottlenecks in production processes.
• Execute time studies for new assemblies or cost‑benefit analysis.
• Conduct lab testing for process validations or feasibility studies.
• Submit engineering change notices to update process documentation.
• Update product drawings for design changes.
• Communicate with suppliers and other divisions on device costs, drawings/BOMs, packaging.

Skills

Mechanical engineering

Biomedical engineering

Leadership

Communication

Data analysis

Microsoft Office

CAD (SolidWorks)

Lean manufacturing

Access

FoxPro

Education

Mechanical or Biomedical Engineering

Junior standing

Tools

SolidWorks

Access

FoxPro

Job description

Job Summary

With more than 50 years of consecutive growth, we’ve built a dynamic workplace where over 45,000 employees worldwide are empowered to grow and contribute to our entrepreneurial culture. As we continue to grow, we’re looking for talented individuals, like you, to join our team. Our people are genuine, creative, and proactive problem-solvers who move fast, move mountains, and succeed together. As a division of Medline, the Namic site in Glens Falls, NY manufactures fluid delivery devices for Angiographic and Cardiatric procedures as well as a vast array of custom kits. As part of the Engineering department, you will be part of team of approximately 30, consisting of Technicians and Engineers assigned to different areas of operations. The Engineering team works in close collaboration with the Quality, Planning, and Sourcing departments to stay aligned with the most critical needs of the business. Medline offers you the ability to make a true impact. You will be able to take ownership on projects as well as get a feel for day to day work in your role. An Engineering co‑op employee will work directly with senior engineers and focus on projects assigned from upper management. The scope of work could include product integration (across divisions), product development, process development (and improvements), process validations, work measurements and standards, cost‑benefit analysis and justification, and other assigned tasks as needed. Some assignments will be individual while others will be group‑oriented, and project lengths will vary from small daily activities to large scale projects spanning the duration of the internship. We are seeking a dynamic, creative and hard‑working professional looking for hands‑on medical device industry experience at a large healthcare organization.

Job Description

Examples of possible projects include:

• Coordinate and execute activities to qualify devices for the Glens Falls facility
• Verification of assembly labor standards
• Process development and process validations
• Analyze and correct bottlenecks in production processes
• Execute time studies for new assemblies or cost‑benefit analysis
• Conduct lab testing for process validations or feasibility studies
• Submit engineering change notices to update process documentation
• Update product drawings for design changes
• Communicate with suppliers and other divisions on device costs, drawings/BOMs, packaging

Qualifications

• Background in Mechanical or Biomedical Engineering
• Junior standing with a 3.0 minimum GPA preferred
• Strong leadership abilities and demonstrated problem solving skills
• Excellent organization, communication, data analysis and follow up skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office products
• Experience with SolidWorks (or other CAD) preferred
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing/Continuous Improvement principles preferred
• Knowledge of database applications (Access, FoxPro) is a plus
• Unrestricted permanent US work authorization

Salary

The anticipated salary range for this position: $21.25 - $30.75 Hourly. The actual salary will vary based on applicant’s location, education, experience, skills, and abilities. Medline will not pay less than the applicable minimum wage or salary threshold.

Benefits

• Our benefit package includes 401(k) contributions, paid time off, as well as access to the Employee Assistance Program, Employee Resource Groups and the Employee Service Corp for interns and temporary roles.

We’re dedicated to creating a Medline where everyone feels they belong and can grow their career. We strive to do this by seeking diversity in all forms, acting inclusively, and ensuring that people have tools and resources to perform at their best. Explore our Belonging page here.

Equal Opportunity

Medline Industries, LP is an equal opportunity employer. Medline evaluates qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, neurodivergence, protected veteran status, marital or family status, caregiver responsibilities, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Through our culture of belonging, our agile and resilient global team is determined to get our customers exactly what they need, at the right time, every time.

Company

Medline is the largest provider of medical‑surgical products and supply chain solutions serving all points of care. Through its broad product portfolio, resilient supply chain and leading clinical solutions, Medline helps healthcare providers improve their clinical, financial and operational outcomes. Headquartered in Northfield, Illinois, the company employs more than 43,000 people worldwide and operates in more than 100 countries and territories. To learn more about how Medline makes healthcare run better, visit www.medline.com.