R&D Engineering Co-Op

Position Summary

The R&D Engineering Co-op will work within R&D Process Engineering on both new product development (NPD) and existing medical device products. This experience will provide hands-on exposure to developing, characterizing, improving, and implementing manufacturing processes while working alongside engineers across multiple R&D disciplines.

This position will be a part of the Teleflex Engineering Leadership Development Program (ELDP) which aims to develop future engineers through hands-on technical experience and engaging leadership training that empowers them to thrive in an innovative medical device company. 

Principal Responsibilities

• Support value-added engineering projects that support the Intra-Aortic Balloon Pumps and Catheters product lines.
  • Potential Projects

• • Design a fixture to make a process more consistent. Use Solidworks to model the fixture and have a prototype created (3D Print, CNC Mill, etc.).
  • Assist with DOEs (Design of Experiments) acitivities to determine how physical properties (tensile strength, kink resistance, torque) are changed by altering materials.
  • Support comprehensive Process Qualifications (IQ, OQ, PQ, TMV) to implement a new process onto the manufacturing floor.

• Participate in team meetings, project meetings, and town halls.
• Execute assigned engineering projects with guidance from experienced engineers including planning work, executing testing, analyzing results, and communicating technical recommendations.
• Follow quality procedures and understand the Teleflex quality management system during the manufacturing and development process.
• Support the development, characterization, optimization, and implementation of manufacturing processes for new and existing medical device products.
• Collaborate with Process Development, Systems, Design, Manufacturing, Quality, and other functions to understand how product requirements, design decisions, manufacturing processes, testing, and risk considerations interact throughout the product lifecycle.
• Assists with problem solving and root cause analysis.
• Support multiple projects with competing priorities, engaging with cross-functional stakeholders.
• Support optimization activities and non-conformance investigations.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education / Experience Requirements

• Currently enrolled and pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, biomedical, or any related engineering field. 
• Preferred: Junior or Senior standing
• Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above.
• One year of medical device or other related design experience is a plus.

Specialized Skills / Other Requirements

• Must be able work 40 hours per week on-site at our Chelmsford, MA office during the full duration of the Co-Op assignment. Candidates are responsible for securing transportation and/or housing as needed.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills 
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills 
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively 
• Curiosity and willingness to learn new technical concepts 
• Experience with CAD software (SolidWorks preferred) is a plus 
• Experience with data analysis or laboratory testing is beneficial