R&D Co-op Engineer – Life Science Instrumentation

Randstad USA; Burlington (MA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentorship

Networking opportunities

Hands-on projects

Job summary

MilliporeSigma is seeking a 6‑month co‑op starting January 4, 2027 through June 25, 2027 in Burlington, MA to join the Life Science Biology franchise within R&D. You will collaborate with engineers, scientists, and designers on developing cutting-edge instruments, consumables, and hardware for the life science research market.

As a member of our multidisciplinary team, you will gain hands-on experience, coaching, mentoring, and networking, with opportunities to work on diverse projects, perform

Qualifications

• Enrolled in an accredited university pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s in Mechanical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, or Electromechanical Engineering for the duration of the co-op.
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills.
• Proficient in 3D CAD software and engineering drawings.
• Microsoft Office proficiency (Word, PowerPoint, Excel).
• Ability to support multiple projects simultaneously.
• Self-motivated and able to work independently while contributing to team goals.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Work on a variety of design, development, and process engineering tasks.
• Collaborate with other R&D colleagues in developing products to address customer needs.
• Develop new test or manufacturing processes to support product development.
• Apply statistical tools & methods to assess experimental data and draw meaningful conclusions.
• Support the development of prototypes and ensure their performance meets product specifications.
• Summarize and present findings through both written and oral report-outs.

Skills

3D CAD

Electronics assembly

SolidWorks

Creo

Analytical skills

MS Office

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Mechanical/Biomedical/Electromechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Creo

Minitab

Job description

MilliporeSigma is seeking a 6‑month co‑op starting January 4, 2027 through June 25, 2027 in Burlington, MA to join the Life Science Biology franchise within R&D. You will collaborate with engineers, scientists, and designers on developing cutting-edge instruments, consumables, and hardware for the life science research market.

As a member of our multidisciplinary team, you will gain hands-on experience, coaching, mentoring, and networking, with opportunities to work on diverse projects, perform