This is a full-time Co-op position.
Position Qualifications
Requirements for Device & Combination Product Device Technical Operations Co-op:
Must be enrolled in a college/institution and pursuing a degree in Plastics Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Material Science, Chemical Engineering, Industrial Design, or equivalent field (B.S. and M.S. candidates are strongly preferred).
Availability for up to a 6-month Co-op at Wilson N.C. site
Solid medical device and/or combination product testing knowledge
Strong understanding of basic engineering skills and scientific principles
Fundamental analytical characterization skills, i.e. test method development, data analysis & result interpretation
Experience with mechanical testing, imaging, and measurement equipment and techniques. Including, but not limited to, tensile/compression testing, surface characterization, material testing, x-ray computed tomography, rheometry, and microscopy.
Excellent collaboration, ideation, and prototyping skills, including developing proof of concepts, working prototypes and conducting functional testing.
Experience with 3D CAD modeling & 2D drawing creation (e.g. Solidworks, AutoCAD etc)
Awareness of geometric dimensioning & tolerancing and stack-up analysis.
Basic understanding of various plastics processing and manufacturing processes & automation equipment, including injection molding, extrusion, and blow molding
Fluency in finite element analysis (FEA) and computational fluid dynamics (CFD).
Excellent communication skills (verbal, written, formal presentation) and proven ability to collaborate with and across various multidisciplinary teams within the organization
Knowledge of medical devices, pharmaceutical, healthcare, or similar regulated industry, is a significant plus
Please note that this position may be closed before the posted end date or may remain open longer, at the discretion of the company.
Salary range
The salary range for this role is $39,908 - $111,111
FTP2027
RL2027
Required Skills
Biomedical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Clinical Research, Cloud Data Catalog, Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD), Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Concept Development, Extrusions, Manufacturing Processes
Preferred Skills
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Employee Status
Intern/Co-op (Fixed Term)
Relocation
No relocation
VISA Sponsorship
No
Travel Requirements
No Travel Required
Flexible Work Arrangements
Not Applicable
Shift
Not Indicated
Valid Driving License
No
Hazardous Material(s)
n/a
Job Posting End Date
- 11/27/2026
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