Test Engineering Co-op

Teleflex • Morrisville, NC

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Test Engineering Co-op will assist the Engineering and Test teams with development, testing, and administrative needs for current projects in Teleflex’s Acute Care Business Unit. The co-op reports to an engineer on the Test team and works with sustaining, product development, laboratory technician, and design teams as assigned. Project work is performed under close supervision and may be subject to a non-disclosure agreement.

The co-op runs from January through May 2027, is based onsite in Morrisville, North Carolina, and is scheduled for 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday. The role supports research and development and test engineering activities for acute care products, including test-method development, feasibility and verification testing, equipment and fixture development, documentation, data analysis, and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled in and pursuing a two- or four-year degree in mechanical, biomedical, or a related engineering field.
• Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above.
• Knowledge of engineering fundamentals and the Microsoft Office Suite.
• Strong interpersonal skills, ability to work as a team member, and effective communication skills.
• Strong written, verbal, and presentation communication skills.
• Analytical skills, including data analysis using Excel and/or Minitab.
• Ability to apply engineering principles and practices with creativity and ingenuity.
• Ability to organize, evaluate, and coordinate engineering studies with professional, technical, and clerical staff.
• Ability to analyze complex technical and administrative problems and determine an effective course of action.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships.
• Ability to prepare clear and concise statements and reports.
• Willingness to learn about Teleflex products, the medical device industry, and working in an FDA-regulated industry.

Nice To Haves

• One year of medical device or other related design experience.
• 3D CAD experience; SolidWorks is preferred.
• Knowledge of injection molding, plastic extrusion, and plastic part assembly processes and methods.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily R&D and Test Engineering functions supporting the Acute Care Business Unit under the direction of the Test Engineering team.
• Develop and execute test methods, protocols, and fixtures for product development, verification, and validation activities.
• Conduct laboratory feasibility and verification testing on acute care products.
• Collaborate with R&D and Test Engineering teams to define, develop, and validate new and modified test methods (TMVs).
• Assist in developing equipment specifications and procuring test equipment.
• Generate equipment installation protocols, reports, test procedures, and work instructions for new equipment operation.
• Develop and implement new test fixtures and equipment for the laboratory.
• Work with quality, regulatory, procurement, manufacturing, and other teams domestically and globally.
• Write reports and create presentations on completed work.
• Assist team members with data analysis, accounts, clinical education opportunities, and other work as needed.
• Cooperate with personnel to achieve department objectives, maintain good employee relations, and support interdepartmental and departmental goals.
• Comply with the Teleflex Code of Ethics and applicable departmental policies and procedures.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: Associate degree