About the role#
MICRO is hiring for a full-time Engineering Co-op for the Fall 2026 term. This role is based on-site in Somerset, New Jersey. You will gain hands-on experience across multiple engineering disciplines within the medical device industry.
What you'll do#
- Manufacturing Quality Engineering: Assist the team with inspections, data analysis, and investigations to ensure products meet regulatory and company standards.
- Process Engineering: Work with manufacturing teams to solve technical challenges, reduce waste, and improve production efficiency.
- Process Development Engineering: Support process studies, validation activities, and documentation to help establish repeatable manufacturing methods.
- New Product Development: Collaborate with cross-functional teams on design reviews, prototype builds, and testing from concept through production launch.
- Supply Chain Engineering: Help with inventory optimization, data analysis, and supplier-related projects to improve material flow.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a degree program for Mechanical, Industrial, Electrical, or Chemical Engineering.
Location & details#
- Location: Somerset, New Jersey.
- Term: Fall 2026 (mid-August to mid-December).
- Work Modality: On-site.
- Compensation: $25.00 per hour.
- Status: Paid, full-time position.
- Sponsorship: Not available.
About MICRO
MICRO is a contract manufacturer founded in 1945. The company specializes in medical device assembly, precision metal stamping, and various molding techniques. It serves clients across the medical, automotive, aerospace, and electronics industries. Based in Somerset, New Jersey, the firm employs 653 people and maintains global manufacturing operations.
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