Co-op Mechanical Engineering R&D

Baxter•Skaneateles Falls, NY

About The Position

This is where your work makes a difference. At Baxter, we believe every person—regardless of who they are or where they are from—deserves a chance to live a healthy life. It was our founding belief in 1931 and continues to be our guiding principle. We are redefining healthcare delivery to make a greater impact today, tomorrow, and beyond. Our Baxter colleagues are united by our Mission to Save and Sustain Lives. Together, our community is driven by a culture of courage, trust, and collaboration. Every individual is empowered to take ownership and make a meaningful impact. We strive for efficient and effective operations, and we hold each other accountable for delivering exceptional results. Here, you will find more than just a job—you will find purpose and pride. Overview A successful candidate in this role will provide technical support to mechanical engineering activities. This role will contribute to design and drawing updates, testing, and various other technical deliverables.

Requirements

Pursuing an Associate or Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering Technology, Biomedical Engineering, or equivalent.
First time Co-ops as well as candidates with experience will be considered.

Nice To Haves

Demonstrated ability with 3D Modeling (Creo 7.0 is preferred)
Proficient problem-solving skills
Willingness to learn new applications
Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work collaboratively in a team environment
Flexible team player who is organized, dependable, and proactive
Strong written and oral communication skills
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite

Responsibilities

Perform design and drawing updates to support engineering activities
Collaborate to develop design solutions to technical challenges with other mechanical team members (engineers, designers, technicians, etc.)
Support design efforts through modeling, prototyping, drawing release, and into production
Support the project team with the testing of products
Troubleshoot problems and participate in root cause investigations

Benefits

medical and dental coverage that start on day one
insurance coverage for basic life, accident, short-term and long-term disability, and business travel accident insurance
Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP), with the ability to purchase company stock at a discount
401(k) Retirement Savings Plan (RSP), with options for employee contributions and company matching
Flexible Spending Accounts
educational assistance programs
paid holidays
paid time off ranging from 20 to 35 days based on length of service
family and medical leaves of absence
paid parental leave
commuting benefits
Employee Discount Program
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
childcare benefits