About the role#
The R&D Engineering Co-Op works within R&D Process Engineering on both new product development and existing medical device products. You will join the Teleflex Engineering Leadership Development Program, which provides technical experience and leadership training. This role is based in Chelmsford, Massachusetts, and requires full-time, on-site attendance.
What you'll do#
- Support engineering projects for Intra-Aortic Balloon Pumps and Catheters.
- Design fixtures to improve process consistency, including modeling in Solidworks and overseeing prototype creation.
- Assist with Design of Experiments to test how material changes affect physical properties.
- Support Process Qualifications (IQ, OQ, PQ, TMV) to implement new processes on the manufacturing floor.
- Collaborate with Process Development, Systems, Design, Manufacturing, and Quality teams.
- Execute engineering projects, including planning, testing, and analyzing results with guidance from experienced engineers.
- Perform root cause analysis and support non-conformance investigations.
- Participate in team meetings, project meetings, and town halls.
- Follow quality procedures and the Teleflex quality management system.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a Bachelor's degree program for mechanical, biomedical, or a related engineering field.
- Junior or Senior standing is preferred.
- Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Curiosity and a willingness to learn new technical concepts.
- Ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
- One year of medical device or related design experience is a plus.
- Experience with CAD software, specifically SolidWorks, is a plus.
- Experience with data analysis or laboratory testing is beneficial.
Location & details#
- Location: Chelmsford, Massachusetts.
- Work Modality: On-site.
- Schedule: Full-time (40 hours per week).
- Compensation: Paid position with an expected hourly range of $21.00 to $26.00.
About Teleflex
Teleflex produces medical technologies for use in anesthesia, emergency medicine, and surgery. The company also manufactures solutions for interventional cardiology, radiology, vascular access, and urology. It operates globally, serving healthcare providers in more than 150 countries. The firm is based in Wayne, Pennsylvania, and maintains a workforce of over 14,000 employees.
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