About the role#
The R&D Engineering Co-Op position provides hands-on technical experience within the Teleflex Engineering Leadership Development Program. You will work alongside engineers across multiple R&D disciplines to assess and mitigate risks to medical device designs. This role focuses on characterization testing, manufacturing, and prototyping.
What you'll do#
- Support value-added engineering projects for Intra-Aortic Balloon Pumps and Catheters.
- Design and prototype manufacturing fixtures using CAD software and rapid prototyping technologies.
- Create Design of Experiments (DOEs) to identify and quantify variables that impact product design and processes.
- Evaluate Supplier Initiated Changes (SIC) to commercialized products by assessing the impact to sterility, biocompatibility, and performance.
- Execute engineering projects, including planning work, conducting testing, analyzing results, and communicating technical recommendations.
- Collaborate with Process Development, Systems, Design, Manufacturing, and Quality functions.
- Assist with problem solving, root cause analysis, optimization activities, and non-conformance investigations.
- Participate in team meetings, project meetings, and town halls while following quality procedures and the quality management system.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a Bachelor’s degree program in mechanical, biomedical, or a related engineering field.
- Junior or Senior standing is preferred.
- A cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
- Curiosity and a willingness to learn new technical concepts.
- One year of medical device or related design experience is a plus.
- Experience with CAD software (SolidWorks preferred), data analysis, or laboratory testing is beneficial.
Location & details#
- This is a full-time, paid, on-site position based in Chelmsford, Massachusetts.
- You must be able to work 40 hours per week at the Chelmsford office for the duration of the assignment.
- Candidates are responsible for their own transportation and housing.
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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