Consumables Engineering Co-Op

Nova Biomedical • Waltham, MA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Nova Biomedical is seeking a Consumables Engineering Co-op to join its Consumable Engineering team in Waltham, Massachusetts. The position assists engineering staff with technical floor support for reagent, sensor, and tubing manufacturing operations, helping ensure on-time shipment of high-quality products at an acceptable cost.

The co-op will gain hands-on experience supporting regulated manufacturing through equipment qualification, process validation, tooling and fixture design, technical documentation, new equipment installation, and continuous improvement. The role works with teams across the organization and supports assigned engineering projects while meeting quality requirements and timelines.

Requirements

• High school diploma.
• Current enrollment in an accredited college or university program leading to a bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Strong time-management skills.
• Experience with Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to read and interpret technical documentation, drawings, and manufacturing procedures.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accurate, high-quality work.
• Ability to collect, organize, and evaluate engineering and manufacturing information.
• Ability to manage assigned responsibilities and meet project deadlines.
• Ability to work effectively independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Interest in manufacturing engineering, process improvement, equipment qualification, validation, tooling, fixtures, and regulated product development.
• Willingness to learn and apply Quality System Regulation and ISO requirements in a manufacturing environment.
• Able to stand, walk, and move for extended periods.
• Capacity to lift and carry up to 25–50 pounds as required.
• Comfort performing repetitive physical tasks.
• Able to bend, reach, stoop, or climb as needed.
• Willingness to work in varying environmental conditions, such as noise, temperature, and equipment-related conditions.
• Proficiency in operating tools, machinery, or technical equipment.
• Must use appropriate personal protective equipment.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with SOLIDWORKS 3D modeling and drafting through coursework, projects, or previous work.

Responsibilities

• Assist with creating and revising manufacturing documentation, including Assembly Procedures, Test Procedures, Operating Instructions, and Operating Procedures, in compliance with Quality System Regulations and ISO standards.
• Measure components to evaluate form, fit, and function in support of nonconforming product investigations.
• Assist with developing and executing installation, operational, and performance qualifications; validation activities; Design of Experiments; Process Failure Mode and Effects Analyses; Process Validation Master Plans; and continuous improvement studies and evaluations.
• Assist with setting up and installing new equipment for existing or newly introduced processes and assemblies.
• Design manufacturing tooling and fixtures and modify existing production equipment as needed.
• Assist with process improvement initiatives to enhance manufacturing quality, efficiency, and reliability.
• Provide direct technical support to manufacturing operations under the guidance of engineering staff.
• Collaborate with Manufacturing, Research and Development, Quality Assurance, Quality Control, Marketing, Accounting, Purchasing, Planning, and Distribution.
• Maintain accurate and organized engineering records, data, and technical documentation.
• Support assigned engineering projects while meeting established quality requirements and project timelines.
• Clearly communicate project progress, technical observations, and manufacturing concerns to engineering team members.
• Follow applicable safety, quality, documentation, and manufacturing procedures.

Benefits

• Flexible medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Competitive 401(k) company match.
• Bonus program.
• Generous paid time off and paid holidays.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Hybrid and flexible work arrangements.
• Professional development, engagement, and events.
• Company marketplace for lunch and snacks at the Norwood, Billerica, and Westbrook offices.
• Company-subsidized cafeteria at the Waltham office.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern