Spring 2026 R&D Co-op — Mentored Medical Devices

Cook Winston-Salem in; Winston-Salem (NC); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

The Engineering CO-OP at Cook Winston Salem in Winston-Salem, NC is a paid temporary assignment in Product Research, Production Engineering and/or Development Engineering that typically runs during a school semester.

Co-ops gain hands-on experience with projects across equipment application, device development, manufacturing support, and process control while working under a dedicated mentor and adhering to regulatory quality systems.

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

Skills

Engineering student

Education

College/University student (Sophomore/Junior/Senior)

GPA 3.0 preferred

Job description

The Engineering CO-OP at Cook Winston Salem in Winston-Salem, NC is a paid temporary assignment in Product Research, Production Engineering and/or Development Engineering that typically runs during a school semester.

Co-ops gain hands-on experience with projects across equipment application, device development, manufacturing support, and process control while working under a dedicated mentor and adhering to regulatory quality systems.