Spring 2026, Research & Development Co-op

Cook Group; Winston-Salem (NC); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Cook Winston Salem is seeking Engineering CO-OPs for a paid, semester-long assignment in Product Research, Production Engineering and Development Engineering. It offers hands-on experience with meaningful projects in the medical device manufacturing field.

CO-OPs work with mentors from engineering, gain exposure to FDA and ISO regulations, and maintain training requirements while pursuing growth opportunities.

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

• 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

Education

College/University student entering Sophomore, Junior or Senior year

Graduate student enrolled in Engineering

Minimum GPA of 3.0

Job description

Overview

The Engineering CO-OP at Cook Winston Salem is a paid temporary assignment in Product Research, Production Engineering and/or Development Engineering that occurs generally during a school semester. All CO-OP positions provide hands on experience with meaningful projects in the medical device manufacturing industry.

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

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

Physical Requirements

• Works under general office environmental conditions
• Sitting for extended periods, utilizes close visual acuity for working with computers, equipment, etc.
• Experience recording and analyzing data and clearly expressing conclusions and recommendation in writing
• Occasionally lifting with minimal exertion during shift
• Personal protective equipment including safety glasses, lab coat and gloves may be required in some areas associated with this position