R&D Engineering Co-Op

Vein360; Blue Ash (OH); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Hands-on experience

Mentorship

Competitive compensation

Small team

Job summary

Vein360 in Ohio is seeking a driven R&D Engineering Co-op to support the development, testing, and improvement of medical device reprocessing solutions. The role offers hands-on experience in prototyping, data analysis, and design verification within a fast-paced, small team.

You will collaborate across regulatory, quality, and operations teams to meet milestones, document development processes, and propose design or workflow improvements, gaining real-world exposure to medical device

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in BS/MS in Mechanical, Biomedical, Electrical or Chemical Eng.
• Experience with prototyping, testing, and product design.
• Hands-on with lab equipment and materials testing.
• Strong problem-solving and engineering principles.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• Detail-oriented with multiple tasks and deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Assist in design, prototyping, and testing of new medical device reprocessing solutions.
• Support the team with data analysis and interpretation of testing results.
• Participate in design verification and validation activities to ensure regulatory compliance.
• Conduct material testing, process optimization, and other hands-on engineering tasks.
• Collaborate with regulatory, quality, and operations to meet milestones and deliverables.
• Assist with documentation of development processes, testing protocols, and results.
• Provide recommendations for improvements in product design or workflows based on findings.
• Stay current on industry trends, best practices, and regulations related to medical devices.
• Assist with process improvement initiatives to streamline existing processes.

Skills

Data analysis

Teamwork

Communication

Detail-oriented

Multitasking

Problem solving

Education

Bachelors or Masters in Engineering

Tools

CAD software (SolidWorks, AutoCAD)

Job description

Position Overview:

We are seeking a driven and hands-on R&D Engineering Co-op to support our R&D team in the development, testing, and improvement of medical device reprocessing solutions. The ideal candidate will be passionate about engineering and healthcare innovation, with a strong willingness to learn and contribute to a variety of tasks within a fast-paced, small team environment. This co-op position offers a unique opportunity to gain real-world experience in medical device engineering and reprocessing technologies.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist in the design, prototyping, and testing of new medical device reprocessing solutions.
• Support the team with data analysis and interpretation of testing results.
• Participate in design verification and validation activities to ensure compliance with regulatory standards.
• Conduct material testing, process optimization, and other hands‑on engineering tasks.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams (including regulatory, quality, and operations) to meet project milestones and deliverables.
• Assist with the documentation of development processes, testing protocols, and results.
• Provide recommendations for improvements in product design, reprocessing techniques, or workflows based on findings.
• Stay current on industry trends, best practices, and regulations related to medical devices and reprocessing.
• Assist with process improvement initiatives to streamline existing processes

Required Qualifications:

• Currently enrolled in a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree program in Mechanical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or a related field.
• Strong academic background with coursework or experience in product design, prototyping, and testing.
• Hands‑on experience with laboratory equipment, materials testing, or engineering tools.
• Knowledge of engineering principles and problem‑solving techniques.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Detail‑oriented with the ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
• Interest in the healthcare and medical device industry.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous internship or co‑op experience in medical device engineering or a related field.
• Familiarity with FDA regulations (21 CFR 820) or other medical device standards.
• Proficiency in CAD software (SolidWorks, AutoCAD, etc.).
• Preferred minimum GPA of 3.5 demonstrating excellence in the ability to learn and retain information

Benefits:

• Gain valuable, hands‑on experience in medical device engineering.
• Opportunity to work in a growing company with a dynamic, innovative team.
• Mentorship and professional development opportunities.
• Competitive compensation.