Medical Device Co-op Engineer - Paid 16-Week

Cook Group; West Lafayette (IN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) options

Fitness center access

Job summary

The MED Institute co-op in West Lafayette, IN offers hands-on experience applying engineering principles to medical devices under the guidance of engineers. The 16-week, three-term program provides real project work, reports, and documentation in a collaborative team environment.

The position includes 401(k) options and free access to the fitness center. Eligible students must be enrolled in a BS program in engineering or related field and be legally authorized to work in the United States.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in a BS (or advanced degree) program in engineering, engineering technology, engineering science or equivalent experience.
• Conscientious person with good work ethic.
• Demonstrated ability to plan, prioritize, and coordinate the completion of deliverables and tasks.
• Teachable, positive attitude with a genuine willingness to learn and to help.
• Ability to effectively communicate and constructively collaborate with colleagues.
• Personal discipline.
• Ability to work with multiple persons and the multiple priorities that occur when each person has different needs.
• Ability to remain professional and positive in all personal interactions.
• Qualified candidates must be legally authorized to be employed in the United States. MED Institute does not intend to provide sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H-1B or TN) for this employment position.

Responsibilities

• Interact with Engineers to plan, complete and report results of experiments, tests, prototype development, literature surveys, etc.
• Provide support to other team members upon request and where reasonable.
• Ask questions and learn about client expectations while driving towards scientific excellence.
• Work with engineers to define tasks.
• Follow procedures pertinent to tasks being performed.
• Ensure that appropriate documentation is kept detailing project history (reports, laboratory notebooks, invention disclosures, scientific literature, meeting notes, deliverables, etc.)

Skills

Strong work ethic

Prioritization

Willingness to learn

Communication

Discipline

Multi-tasking

Professionalism

Education

BS in engineering, engineering technology, or related field

Job description

The MED Institute co-op in West Lafayette, IN offers hands-on experience applying engineering principles to medical devices under the guidance of engineers. The 16-week, three-term program provides real project work, reports, and documentation in a collaborative team environment.

The position includes 401(k) options and free access to the fitness center. Eligible students must be enrolled in a BS program in engineering or related field and be legally authorized to work in the United States.