Manufacturing Supplier Engineering Co-op - Spring 2026 - Bloomington, Indiana

Cook Medical; Bloomington (IN); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Part time

Job summary

Cook Inc - Bloomington is offering a paid Manufacturing Engineering Co-op for Spring 2026 in Bloomington, IN. The role provides hands-on experience in product research, production engineering, and development engineering within the medical device manufacturing industry.

CO-OPs work on projects across equipment application, device development, and process control, with mentors guiding progress and ensuring adherence to the Quality Management System and regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

• College/University student entering their Junior or Senior year in Fall, or graduate student enrolled in Engineering preferred.
• Minimum GPA of 3.0 is preferred.
• Proof of enrollment in an accredited college or university must be provided.

Responsibilities

• Assist in projects across Equipment Application, Device Development, Manufacturing Support, and Process Control.
• Produce engineering deliverables and analyze solutions during production.
• Work with a mentor from the Engineering team for guidance and development.
• Adhere to Quality Management System and regulatory requirements (FDA 21 CFR 820, ISO 13485).
• Maintain training requirements and pursue opportunities for growth.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Engineering fundamentals

Team collaboration

Education

Engineering student (Junior/Senior) or graduate

Job description

Manufacturing Supplier Engineering Co-op - Spring 2026 - Bloomington, Indiana

• Job Location(s): Bloomington IN United States
• Job Locations: US-IN-Bloomington
• Travel: Less than 10%
• Position Type: Temporary
• Company: Cook Inc - Bloomington
• Category: Co-Op

Overview

The Manufacturing Engineering CO-OP at Cook is a paid temporary assignment in Product Research, Production Engineering and/or Development Engineering that occurs generally during a school semester. All CO-OP positions provide hands on experience with meaningful projects in the medical device manufacturing industry.

Responsibilities

• Engineering CO-OPs may be involved in projects in the following areas: Equipment Application; Device Development; Manufacturing Support; New Technology Support and Development/ Process Control; Process Validation; Product Development; Quality Engineering; Project Engineering; Systems Support: Research and Technical Writing
• Produce engineering deliverables/documents; Provide analysis of recommended solutions to any obstacles or problems during production
• CO-OPs are assigned a direct mentor who provides a unique perspective of life at Cook. Mentors are chosen from Engineers and all mentors are responsible for guidance for their CO-OPs
• Adhere to the Quality Management System and its processes to meet FDA 21 CFR 820, ISO 13485, and other applicable regulatory requirements
• Must maintain all training requirements for the position, while seeking out opportunities for continuous development and growth

Qualifications

• College/University student entering their Junior or Senior year the following Fall Semester or Graduate student enrolled in Engineering preferred.
• Minimum GPA of 3.0 is preferred.
• All candidates must provide proof of enrollment in an accredited college or university

Physical Requirements:

• Works under general office environmental conditions
• Sitting for extended periods, utilizes close visual acuity for working with computers, equipment, etc.
• Experience recording and analyzing data and clearly expressing conclusions and recommendation in writing
• Occasionally lifting with minimal exertion during shift
• Personal protective equipment including safety glasses, lab coat and gloves may be required in some areas associated with this position

“We are proud to be an equal employment opportunity employer for minorities, women, protected veterans, disabled individuals, and any other protected class.”
Cook will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable federal, state/province and local law.