R&D Pilot Manufacturing Engineer Co-Op

Program Summary

A Co-Op position at Heraeus Medevio offers students an 8-month (May 2027-December 2027) hands-on immersive and project-based experience in R&D and Operations engineering fields. Engineering Co-Ops work under the guidance of experienced engineers to contribute to real-world projects in areas like design testing manufacturing or product -Ops can expect to work on medical device innovations while receiving professional mentorship and industry exposure. This will be an on-site position in our Fridley MN location. Occasional travel to the White Bear Lake MN location may be needed.

Position Summary

The R&D Pilot Manufacturing Engineer Co-op will gain hands-on experience supporting early-stage medical device manufacturing and the development of a safe controlled and efficient R&D pilot manufacturing environment. Projects may include implementing plant layout changes and 5S improvements manufacturing procedures for manufacturing equipment and processes and establishing visual management and process controls.

The individual will also support development and clinical builds by working with engineering and operations teams to ensure manufacturing activities are executed according to established good manufacturing practices. This role provides broad exposure to R&D manufacturing while contributing to the systems standards and processes needed to transition developing products toward repeatable production.

What Youll Do Every Day:

• Support execution of early development and clinical manufacturing builds.
• Develop manufacturing procedures and work instructions for manufacturing equipment and processes.
• Support plant layout 5S visual management and workflow improvements.
• Collect and analyze manufacturing data to support engineering decisions.
• Partner with operators technicians and engineers to troubleshoot issues and improve quality yield and efficiency.
• Support implementation of new equipment processes and manufacturing controls while maintaining a safe work environment.
• Participate in other pilot operations and R&D team meetings and activities.
• Respond to changing priorities in a timely manner.
• Other duties assigned as required.

What Were Looking For:

• Currently enrolled and pursuing a bachelors degree in a Manufacturing Engineering Industrial Engineer Biomedical Engineering Mechanical Engineering or comparable Engineering program.
• Minimum GPA of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale.
• Ability to work full-time onsite during the duration of the co-op.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Demonstrated mechanical aptitude.
• Strong written verbal and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as an effective team member.
• Driven to learn more about real-world application of academic engineering concepts.

Medevio is committed to providing competitive total compensation and benefits packages. The expected hiring range for this position is between $20.00/hr and $26.00/hr based upon a full-time schedule. This is a good faith estimate on the applicable salaries are determined by taking a variety of factors in account including but not limited to candidate qualifications geographic locations market conditions and internal position is bonus total compensation package for interns and co-ops may also include eligibility for a 401(k) plan with company match and paid time off.

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