Spring 2025 Co-op, Quality Engineering

The Engineering CO-OP at Cook Winston Salem is a paid temporary assignment in Product Research, Production Engineering and/or Development Engineering that occurs generally during a school semester. All CO-OP positions provide hands on experience with meaningful projects in the medical device manufacturing industry.

• Engineering CO-OPs may be involved in projects in the following areas: Equipment Application; Device Development; Manufacturing Support; New Technology Support and Development/ Process Control; Process Validation; Product Development; Quality Engineering; Project Engineering; Systems Support: Research and Technical Writing
• Produce engineering deliverables/documents; Provide analysis of recommended solutions to any obstacles or problems during production
• CO-OPs are assigned a direct mentor who provides a unique perspective of life at Cook. Mentors are chosen from Engineers and all mentors are responsible for guidance for their CO-OPs
• Adhere to the Quality Management System and its processes to meet FDA 21 CFR 820, ISO 13485, and other applicable regulatory requirements
• Must maintain all training requirements for the position, while seeking out opportunities for continuous development and growth

• College/University student entering Junior or Senior year the following Fall Semester or Graduate student enrolled in Engineering.
• Minimum GPA of 3.0 is preferred.
• All candidates must provide proof of enrollment in an accredited college or university

Physical Requirements:

• Works under general office environmental conditions
• Sitting for extended periods, utilizes close visual acuity for working with computers, equipment, etc.
• Experience recording and analyzing data and clearly expressing conclusions and recommendation in writing
•Occasionally lifting with minimal exertion during shift
• Personal protective equipment including safety glasses, lab coat and gloves may be required in some areas associated with this position

“Qualified candidates must be legally authorized to be employed in the United States without any need for current or future visa sponsorship. Cook does not intend to provide sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H-1B or TN status) for this temporary position and will not consider candidates that have a future sponsorship need.”