Product Engineer Co-Op

Heraeus; Fridley (MN); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan with company match

Paid time off

Job summary

Heraeus Medevio in Fridley, MN offers an 8-month Co-Op (May 2027–December 2027) in R&D and Operations engineering. You will work on design, testing, manufacturing, or product development under experienced engineers to contribute to real-world medical device projects onsite.

You will gain hands-on experience while receiving mentorship and exposure to regulatory requirements in the medical device field, with occasional travel to nearby White Bear Lake as needed.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Biomedical/Mechanical/Industrial/Manufacturing Engineering or similar.
• Minimum GPA of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale.
• Ability to work full-time onsite for the duration of the co-op.
• Strong analytical and mechanical aptitude; good written and verbal communication.

Responsibilities

• Support design and development of interventional medical device products.
• Assist with project scope items and required regulatory documentation.
• Help develop test methods to characterize performance outputs.
• Execute tests and quality deliverables to meet design inputs.
• Generate engineering investigation reports from test data.
• Participate in product development team meetings and activities.
• Adapt to changing priorities and additional duties as needed.

Skills

Analytical skills

Mechanical aptitude

Written communication

Verbal communication

Interpersonal skills

Team collaboration

Independent work

Willingness to learn

Education

Bachelor's degree in Biomedical Engineering

Job description

About Heraeus

Making displays foldable? Helping hearts beat with medical innovations? Or breathing new life into precious metals? As a family-owned global technology group we help our customers to always being one step ahead.

About Heraeus Medevio

Together we improve lives. At Heraeus Medevio, we bring lifesaving and life-changing medical devices to market through partnerships with medical device manufacturing companies. Backed by Heraeus Group, we are committed to the growth of our teams and organization by providing an open space for open minds.

To reach our vision of improving 100 million lives every year, we foster a culture of curiosity that thrives on challenge, continuous learning, growth, and the opportunity to try new things. With sites in the United States, European Union, and Asia, and over 2,200 employees worldwide, together, we will meet tomorrow's challenges today.

Program Summary

A Co-Op position at Heraeus Medevio offers students an 8-month (May 2027-December 2027) hands-on, immersive, and project-based experience in R&D and Operations engineering fields. Engineering Co-Ops work under the guidance of experienced engineers to contribute to real-world projects in areas like design, testing, manufacturing, or product development. Co-Ops can expect to work on medical device innovations while receiving professional mentorship and industry exposure. This will be an on-site position in our Fridley, MN location. Occasional travel to the White Bear Lake, MN location may be needed.

Position Summary

The Product Development Engineer Co-Op will be actively engaged in the design and development of guide catheters, delivery systems, guidewires, neuromodulation leads and/or medical device components while maintaining compliance with the regulatory requirements of the medical device industry. This position will include training to a quality system, exposure to multiple engineering disciplines, and hands-on experience with testing and manufacturing medical devices.

What You’ll Do Every Day:

• Provide general support to design and development projects of new interventional medical device products that meet performance requirements.
• Assist with select project scope items, including documentation required for the regulated medical device industry.
• Support the development of test methods to characterize performance outputs of the design.
• Execute testing and other required quality deliverables to ensure product design outputs will objectively satisfy product design inputs.
• Generate engineering investigation reports of test data gathered.
• Participate in other product development team meetings and activities.
• Respond to changing priorities in a timely manner.
• Other duties assigned as required.

What We’re Looking For:

• Currently enrolled and pursuing a bachelor’s degree in a Biomedical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineer, Manufacturing Engineering, or comparable Engineering program.
• Minimum GPA of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale.
• Ability to work full-time onsite during the duration of the co-op.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Demonstrated mechanical aptitude.
• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as an effective team member.
• Driven to learn more about real-world application of academic engineering concepts.

Medevio is committed to providing competitive total compensation and benefits packages. The expected hiring range for this position is between $20.00/hr and $26.00/hr based upon the position and is subject to variation based on the number of years of school completed. This is a good faith estimate on the applicable range. Base salaries are determined by taking a variety of factors in account, including, but not limited to, candidate qualifications, geographic locations, market conditions and internal equity.

• Our total compensation package for interns and co-ops may also include eligibility for a 401(k) plan with company match and paid time off.

Heraeus is proud to be an employer that provides equal access to opportunities for all its employees. We provide fair and equal consideration to all qualified applicants, regardless of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other legally protected characteristic. A diverse and inclusive culture is at the heart of our Vision, Mission, and Values. We are dedicated to cultivating a workforce that reflects a broad spectrum of cultures, backgrounds, and perspectives.

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