Engineering Co-op
Mentor, OH, US, 44060
At STERIS, we help our Customers create a healthier and safer world by providing innovative healthcare and life science product and service solutions around the globe.
Position Summary
Join a dynamic engineering team as an Engineering Co-op developing innovative products for the Procedural Capital business at STERIS. This team develops surgical tables, lights, equipment management systems and other complementary products and accessories for use in hospitals and ambulatory surgery sites.
The Engineering Co-op is a technical role that will support new product development initiatives. The Co-op will be involved in a broad array of engineering activities including subsystem design, integration activities, hands-on troubleshooting and system verification. They will work cross functionally with Mechanical, Electrical, and Software Engineers to maintain continuity throughout the design and development process.
Key Co-op Info:
- Dates: Summer-Fall 2026 (May-December)
- Hours: Full-time for the duration of your co-op
- Location: Mentor, OH
- Work Environment: Hybrid (3 days in-office / 2 days work-from-home)
What You'll Do as an Engineering Co-op
- Troubleshoot development issues using tools such as multimeters, oscilloscopes, software log files, calipers, etc.
- Develop test protocols and released literature based on design inputs and specification, executes testing, analyze data and write reports.
- Assist in designing, developing and documenting electrical/control solutions for sub-systems.
- Communicate with all engineering functions and cross functional team members (manufacturing, service, quality) through informal communications and presentations.
- Research and evaluate new hardware technologies for potential integration into products.
- Follow FDA regulation and compliance standards (ISO, IEC, etc.)
The Experience, Skills and Abilities Needed
Required:
- Currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate engineering program - Systems, Electrical, Biomedical, or Mechanical engineering preferred
- Successful completion of Sophomore level coursework or above by program start (May 2026)
- Requires a fundamental understanding and application of engineering principles
- Sufficient mathematical and hands-on testing skills are required in order to appropriately operate equipment safely and accurately, as well as to properly collect and analyze data.
- Must have the technical aptitude necessary to perform the tasks and engage as a team player that is detail oriented, communicates well, and follows through.
Preferred:
- GPA of 3.0 or above
- Ability to return for multiple co-op rotations
- Basic CAD skills - SolidWorks preferred
- Basic programming knowledge - Python, MATLAB, C++ preferred
Other:
- Organizational, communication, problem solving and troubleshooting skills
Pay range for this opportunity is $23.00/hr - $27.00/hr.
Minimum pay rates offered will comply with county/city minimums, if higher than range listed. Pay rates are based on a number of factors, including but not limited to local labor market costs, years of relevant experience, education, professional certifications, foreign language fluency, etc.
STERIS offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits portfolio. Click here for a complete list of benefits: STERIS Benefits
Open until position is filled.
STERIS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity to ensure that persons are recruited, hired, trained, transferred and promoted in all job groups regardless of race, color, religion, age, disability, national origin, citizenship status, military or veteran status, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, and any other category protected by federal, state or local law. We are not only committed to this policy by our status as a federal government contractor, but also we are strongly bound by the principle of equal employment opportunity.
Mentor, OH, US, 44060
Nearest Major Market: Cleveland
Nearest Secondary Market: Akron
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