Medical Device Engineering Co-op — Paid 16-Week Program

Cook Medical; West Lafayette (IN); On-site; USD 12,000 - 14,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) options

Fitness center access

Job summary

MED Institute in West Lafayette, IN is offering a 16-week paid Co‑op to apply engineering principles to research and develop medical devices under an Engineer's direction. The program spans Jan 2027 to mid‑May, then resumes Fall 2027 and Summer 2028, with 401(k) options and fitness center access.

The role emphasizes hands‑on project experience in the Medical Device Industry, collaboration across teams, and thorough documentation of results and progress.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in a BS (or advanced degree) program in engineering, engineering technology or equivalent experience.
• Conscientious person with good work ethic.
• Demonstrated ability to plan, prioritize, and coordinate deliverables.
• Teachable and eager to learn.
• Strong communication and collaboration with colleagues.
• Personal discipline.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and stakeholders.
• Professional demeanor.
• Authorized to work in the United States; visa sponsorship not provided.

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

Team collaboration

Communication

Prioritization

Professionalism

Education

BS in engineering or related field

Job description

MED Institute in West Lafayette, IN is offering a 16-week paid Co‑op to apply engineering principles to research and develop medical devices under an Engineer's direction. The program spans Jan 2027 to mid‑May, then resumes Fall 2027 and Summer 2028, with 401(k) options and fitness center access.

The role emphasizes hands‑on project experience in the Medical Device Industry, collaboration across teams, and thorough documentation of results and progress.