Mechanical Engineering Co-op
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. Your role at Baxter Looking for an opportunity to apply what you’ve learned in the classroom to real-world projects? Join Baxter’s R&D Mechanical Engineering team and gain hands-on experience developing life-saving medical technologies. This Co-Op is your chance to work alongside experienced engineers, contribute to meaningful projects, and build skills that will set you apart in your career.
Requirements
- Familiarity with 3D modeling (Creo 7.0 preferred).
- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
- Curiosity and willingness to learn new tools and technologies.
- Team player with great communication skills.
- Organized, dependable, and proactive mindset.
- Comfortable using Microsoft Office Suite.
- Students pursuing an Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering Technology, Biomedical Engineering, or a related field.
- First-time Co-Ops and those with prior experience are welcome!
- Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S.
- We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.
Responsibilities
- Work with engineers, designers, and technicians to solve real technical challenges.
- Support design efforts from early prototypes to production-ready solutions.
- Assist with product testing and data analysis to ensure quality and performance.
- Update designs and drawings that directly support engineering activities.
- Help troubleshoot issues and participate in root cause investigations.
Benefits
- Baxter offers comprehensive compensation and benefits packages for eligible roles.
- Our health and well-being benefits include medical and dental coverage that start on day one, as well as insurance coverage for basic life, accident, short-term and long-term disability, and business travel accident insurance.
- Financial and retirement benefits include the Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP), with the ability to purchase company stock at a discount, and the 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan (RSP), with options for employee contributions and company matching.
- We also offer Flexible Spending Accounts, educational assistance programs, and time-off benefits such as paid holidays, paid time off ranging from 20 to 35 days based on length of service, family and medical leaves of absence, and paid parental leave.
- Additional benefits include commuting benefits, the Employee Discount Program, the Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and childcare benefits.
- Join us and enjoy the competitive compensation and benefits we offer to our employees.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
Associate degree
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
