About the role#
This is an 8-month, full-time co-op position based in Burnaby, British Columbia. You will work on-site, assisting with the mechanical design of hand-held medical imaging products within the Stryker Endoscopy portfolio. This role involves a mix of design work, bench testing, technical writing, and quality management system development. You will work under the supervision of senior engineers and R&D managers to support the development and implementation of medical devices.
What you'll do#
- Participate in front-end conceptual design and engineering activities for new products.
- Evaluate mechanical design options and conduct bench testing to determine optimal solutions.
- Design and build test fixtures and jigs to support verification and product testing.
- Create test protocols, conduct experiments, and generate formal test reports.
- Release Engineering Change Orders (ECOs) for Device Master Record (DMR) documents using Agile PLM software.
- Identify and liaise with vendors to support prototyping and new product development.
- Assist with the assembly of prototype devices and the development of opto-mechanical fixtures.
- Participate in design reviews, risk management, and associated risk control assessments.
What you'll need#
- Enrollment in an engineering program, preferably at the Master's, 3rd, or 4th-year level (Mechanical, Electrical, Biomedical, Integrated, Biomechanics, or similar).
- Availability for a full 8-month co-op term.
- Experience with 3D CAD modeling software, preferably SolidWorks.
- Experience with Product Lifecycle Management software, such as Agile PLM.
- Proficiency in MS Office applications including Word and Excel.
- Strong hands-on problem-solving skills and a self-motivated approach to work.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to write procedures and present complex solutions.
- It is advantageous to have completed 2 to 3 previous co-op terms.
Location & details#
- Location: Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada.
- Work Modality: On-site.
- Duration: 8-month co-op term.
- Compensation: This is a paid position.
About Stryker
Stryker is a medical equipment manufacturer based in Kalamazoo, Michigan. The company produces medical devices and surgical instruments for the MedSurg, Neurotechnology, and Orthopaedics sectors. It operates globally with over 53,000 employees and maintains more than 44 manufacturing and research facilities. Stryker reported 2024 sales of 22.6 billion dollars.
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