Materials Co-op Engineer/Intern (Spring, Summer, or Fall 2027)

Applied Medical Technology, Inc.; Brecksville (OH); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision coverage

Relaxed work environment and casual <I

Small-company culture

Design, engineering and manufacturing,

Job summary

Applied Medical Technology, Inc. in Ohio is offering a Materials Co-op in the Engineering department. The role emphasizes hands-on experiments using tensile tester, DSC, rheometer, FTIR, and microscopy, with exposure to polymer chemistry and materials science.

You will work under the Engineering Manager, in a collaborative, fast-paced environment, plan and analyze experiments, and gain experience with Minitab and DOE.

Qualifications

• Completion of college general chemistry with lab is required.
• Organic chemistry course is a plus.
• Undergraduate or master's students will be considered.
• Previous hands-on related experiences from co-op and research will be a plus.
• Exposure to the basic statistical concept is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Plan, execute, analyze, summarize, and present various experiments involving tensile tester, DSC, rheometer, FTIR, and microscopy.
• Learn fundamentals of chemistry for silicone rubbers, silicone adhesives, polyurethane, silanes.
• Get acquainted with Minitab, data analysis, and design of experiments (DOE).
• Work in a fast-paced and collaborative environment.

Skills

Data analysis

DOE

Communication

Mathematical reasoning

Teamwork

Education

College general chemistry with lab

Organic chemistry course

Tools

Minitab

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Job Title: Materials Co-op
Department: Engineering
Reports To: Engineering Manager
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt/Hourly
Supervise the work of others: No

Position Summary:
During this co-op experience, the student will be exposed to:

• Planning, execute, analyze, summarize, and present various experiments which involve the use of tensile tester, DSC, rheometer, FTIR, and microscopy.
• Learning fundamentals of chemistry for silicone rubbers, silicone adhesives, polyurethane, silanes
• Getting acquainted with Minitab, data analysis, and design of experiments (DOE)
• Working in a fast-paced and collaborative environment

Preferred candidates for this co-op:

• Major Fields: Chemical Engineering, Polymer Engineering, Materials Engineering, Chemistry, or any related field
• Have an interest in chemistry, polymers, and/or materials science.

a. Completion of college general chemistry with lab is required

b. Completion of an organic chemistry class is a plus

• Previous hands-on related experiences from co-op and research will be a plus
• Exposure to the basic statistical concept is a plus
• Both undergraduate or masters students will be considered

Language Skills:
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret company procedures/policies, general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.

Mathematical Skills:
Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.

Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
Reasoning Ability:
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:
Maintains a valid Driver’s License.

Essential Job Functions

Critical features of this job are described below. They may be subject to change at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons.

Mental: Must be able to effectively communicate with others; complete and understand complex analysis of numbers; read, analyze and interpret written materials; develop company to meet and exceed company standards; ensure compliance with company policies; respond appropriately to feedback to make improvements; maintain positive working relationships; troubleshoot and solve problems.

Physical: Moderate noise level and limited exposure to physical risk.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required

Knowledge of HR and how to apply it to company policies, procedures, issues and relationships. Knowledge of modern business communication, office procedures and methods. Skill to use a personal computer and various software packages such as Microsoft Office Suite. Ability to establish priorities, work independently with minimal supervision, and facilitate teamwork.

Equipment Used

telephones, computer, other office equipment as needed.

Special/ Additional Requirements

Persons in this position may be required to pass a drug, alcohol, and/or criminal background check.

What you bring

Preferred candidates for this co-op:

• Major Fields: Chemical Engineering, Polymer Engineering, Materials Engineering, Chemistry, or any related field
• Have an interest in chemistry, polymers, and/or materials science.

a. Completion of college general chemistry with lab is required

b. Completion of an organic chemistry class is a plus

• Previous hands-on related experiences from co-op and research will be a plus
• Exposure to the basic statistical concept is a plus
• Both undergraduate or masters students will be considered

What we offer

• Medical, dental and vision coverage, plus employee wellness programs.
• A relaxed work environment and casual dress code.
• A small-company culture with products used by patients around the world.
• Design, engineering and manufacturing all under one roof near Cleveland, Ohio.

Applied Medical Technology, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.