Paid R&D Co-op: Medical Device Engineering

NCBioImpact; Winston-Salem (NC); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Part time

Job summary

Cook Winston-Salem is offering a Spring 2026 Research & Development Co-op in Winston-Salem, NC. This paid temporary assignment provides hands-on experience in Product Research, Production Engineering and Development Engineering within the medical device manufacturing industry.

Responsibilities include involvement in Equipment Application, Device Development, Manufacturing Support, Process Control and Quality Engineering, with mentorship from experienced engineers and adherence to FDA and ISO

Qualifications

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

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

Job description

Cook Winston-Salem is offering a Spring 2026 Research & Development Co-op in Winston-Salem, NC. This paid temporary assignment provides hands-on experience in Product Research, Production Engineering and Development Engineering within the medical device manufacturing industry.

Responsibilities include involvement in Equipment Application, Device Development, Manufacturing Support, Process Control and Quality Engineering, with mentorship from experienced engineers and adherence to FDA and ISO