R&D Engineering Co-Op

Teleflex•Chelmsford, MA

1d•$21 - $26•Onsite

About The Position

The R&D Engineering Co-op works within R&D Process Engineering on new product development and existing medical device products. The position provides hands-on experience developing, characterizing, improving, and implementing manufacturing processes while working with engineers across multiple R&D disciplines. It is part of Teleflex's Engineering Leadership Development Program (ELDP), which combines technical experience with leadership training. The role supports engineering projects for the Intra-Aortic Balloon Pumps and Catheters product lines.

Requirements

Currently enrolled in and pursuing a bachelor's degree in mechanical, biomedical, or a related engineering field.
Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above.
Must be able to work 40 hours per week on-site at the Chelmsford, Massachusetts office for the full duration of the co-op assignment.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
Curiosity and willingness to learn new technical concepts.

Nice To Haves

Junior or senior standing is preferred.
One year of medical device or other related design experience is a plus.
Experience with CAD software; SolidWorks is preferred.
Experience with data analysis or laboratory testing is beneficial.

Responsibilities

Support value-added engineering projects for the Intra-Aortic Balloon Pumps and Catheters product lines.
Design fixtures to improve process consistency, model them in SolidWorks, and support prototype creation using methods such as 3D printing or CNC milling.
Assist with Design of Experiments activities to assess how changes in materials affect physical properties such as tensile strength, kink resistance, and torque.
Support process qualifications, including IQ, OQ, PQ, and TMV, to implement new processes on the manufacturing floor.
Participate in team meetings, project meetings, and town halls.
Execute assigned engineering projects with guidance from experienced engineers, including planning work, conducting tests, analyzing results, and communicating technical recommendations.
Follow quality procedures and learn the Teleflex quality management system during manufacturing and development.
Support the development, characterization, optimization, and implementation of manufacturing processes for new and existing medical device products.
Collaborate with Process Development, Systems, Design, Manufacturing, Quality, and other functions to understand interactions among product requirements, design decisions, manufacturing processes, testing, and risk considerations throughout the product lifecycle.
Assist with problem-solving and root cause analysis.
Support multiple projects with competing priorities and engage with cross-functional stakeholders.
Support optimization activities and non-conformance investigations.
Perform other duties as assigned.