Manufacturing Engineer Co-Op

Heraeus Holding GmbH; Saint Paul (MN); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan with company match

Paid time off

Bonus eligible

Job summary

Heraeus Medevio in White Bear Lake, MN is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer Co-op for an 8‑month program (May 2027–December 2027). You will gain hands-on experience across design, testing, manufacturing, and product development while working under experienced engineers on medical device projects.

Responsibilities include supporting tooling design, root cause analysis, and yield improvement, with opportunities to contribute to efficiency and quality initiatives in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled pursuing a bachelor’s degree in a Manufacturing/Industrial/Mechanical or related engineering program.
• Minimum GPA of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale.
• Ability to work full-time onsite during the duration of the co-op.

Responsibilities

• Provide general support to process and tooling improvements to enhance capability, repeatability, quality, and cost using LEAN and Six Sigma methods.
• Assist in new equipment identification, procurement, installation qualification, documentation, and training to expand capacity.
• Collaborate with cross-functional groups to scale processes across manufacturing operations.
• Support quality teams in solving nonconformances, performing root cause analysis, data analysis and trending.

Skills

Analytical skills

Excel

Mechanical aptitude

Communication skills

Teamwork

Independence

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing Engineering / Industrial Engineering / Biomedical Engineering / Mechanical Engineering or related

Job description

Manufacturing Engineer Co-Op

White Bear Lake

About Heraeus

Making displays foldable? Helping hearts beat with medical innovations? Or breathing new life into precious metals? As a family-owned global technology group we help our customers to always being one step ahead.

About Heraeus Medevio

Together we improve lives. At Heraeus Medevio, we bring lifesaving and life-changing medical devices to market through partnerships with medical device manufacturing companies. Backed by Heraeus Group, we are committed to the growth of our teams and organization by providing an open space for open minds.

To reach our vision of improving 100 million lives every year, we foster a culture of curiosity that thrives on challenge, continuous learning, growth, and the opportunity to try new things. With sites in the United States, European Union, and Asia, and over 2,200 employees worldwide, together, we will meet tomorrow's challenges today.

Program Summary

A Co-Op position at Heraeus Medevio offers students an 8-month (May 2027-December 2027) hands-on, immersive, and project-based experience in R&D and Operations engineering fields. Engineering Co-Ops work under the guidance of experienced engineers to contribute to real-world projects in areas like design, testing, manufacturing, or product development. Co-Ops can expect to work on medical device innovations while receiving professional mentorship and industry exposure. This will be an on-site position in our White Bear Lake, MN location. Occasional travel to the Fridley, MN location may be needed.

Position Summary

The Manufacturing Engineer Co-op will gain hands-on experience across multiple areas of production and process improvement. Projects could include supporting tooling design, conducting root cause analysis, implementing preventative actions, and driving scrap and yield reduction projects. This role offers exposure to diverse manufacturing challenges and opportunities to contribute to efficiency and quality initiatives.

What You’ll Do Every Day

• Provide general support to process and tooling improvements on new and existing products to improve capability, repeatability, quality, and cost using LEAN and Six Sigma methodologies.
• Assist in new equipment identification, procurement, installation qualification, document creation, and training to improve and expand capacity and capability at Medevio.
• Support partnering with various cross-functional groups to effectively scale new and existing processes such as coil winding, laser welding, ablation, stamping, machining, and other various advanced assemblies to meet customer expected volumes.
• Supporting operations and quality teams working through product quality nonconformances, investigations, root cause analysis, data analysis and trending, and customer correlation activities.
• Participate in other operations and manufacturing team meetings and activities.
• Respond to changing priorities in a timely manner.
• Other duties assigned as required.

What We’re Looking For

• Currently enrolled and pursuing a bachelor’s degree in a Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineer, Biomedical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or comparable Engineering program.
• Minimum GPA of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale.
• Ability to work full-time onsite during the duration of the co-op.
• Strong analytical skills, specifically utilizing excel.
• Demonstrated mechanical aptitude.
• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as an effective team member.
• Driven to learn more about real-world application of academic engineering concepts.

Compensation & Benefits

Medevio is committed to providing competitive total compensation and benefits packages. The expected hiring range for this position is between $20.00/hr and $26.00/hr based upon a full-time schedule. This is a good faith estimate on the applicable range.Base salaries are determined by taking a variety of factors in account, including, but not limited to, candidate qualifications, geographic locations, market conditions and internal equity.This position is bonus eligible.Our total compensation package for interns and co-ops may also include eligibility for a 401(k) plan with company match and paid time off.

Equal Opportunity

Heraeus is proud to be an employer that provides equal access to opportunities for all its employees. We provide fair and equal consideration to all qualified applicants, regardless of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other legally protected characteristic. A diverse and inclusive culture is at the heart of our Vision, Mission, and Values. We are dedicated to cultivating a workforce that reflects a broad spectrum of cultures, backgrounds, and perspectives.

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