What are the responsibilities and job description for the Electrical Engineering Co-Op position at STERIS?
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
As an Electrical Engineering Co-op at STERIS, you will join a collaborative team of designers and engineers working on our innovative Surgical Solutions product lines in the Montgomery, Alabama facility. In this role, you will assist in providing day to day Engineering support to the manufacturing floor for our current product lines. You will also participate in project work that will benefit STERIS and contribute to your individual growth as a developing engineer. As a valued member of the team, you will have the opportunity to work on compelling medical device products in a clean, climate- controlled work environment and a supportive, team-based culture.
Key Program Information:
- Duration: Summer Semester – May-August 2025
- Hours: Full-time for the duration of your co-op. Monday to Thursday: 7 AM-4:30 PM and Friday: 7-11 AM
- Work Environment: Onsite
- Location: Montgomery, AL
What You'll do as an Electrical Engineering Intern
- Collect and analyze data
- Design, develop, document and execute mechanical and/or electro-mechanical solutions for components and assemblies to meet company and departmental goals.
- Use electrical engineering principles of control system design, power distribution and low voltage process instrumentation engineering to develop design solutions for medical devices.
- Use 2D and 3D CAD software as well as other analysis software
- Improve manufacturing processes in fabrication, machining, and/or assembly areas for assigned Value Stream
- Resolve process problems
- Conduct time studies
- Create and/or update documents such as AS400 BOM’s, Process Specs, Standard Work, Tool Sheets, and Total Productive Maintenance Sheets
- Create Special Manufacturing Requests as required
- Submit Engineering Change orders to revise existing drawings, processes, and documentation as required
- Follow industry codes, standards, and recommendations
- Maintain a safe working environment and follow all safety procedures, including wearing personal protective equipment (safety glasses, etc., as required)
The Experience, Skills and Abilities Needed
Required:
- Student currently pursuing Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering - Biomedical, Electrical, or other relevant engineering major
- Strong working knowledge of MS Office software (Word, Excel, Access, & Outlook)
Preferred:
- Basic CAD skills - Solidworks preferred
- Preference is for candidate to return for multiple co-op rotations
Other:
- Clear written and oral communication skills required
- Outstanding interpersonal skills, with the specific ability to work in teams
STERIS is a leading global provider of products and services that support patient care with an emphasis on infection prevention. WE HELP OUR CUSTOMERS CREATE A HEALTHIER AND SAFER WORLD by providing innovative healthcare, life sciences and dental products and services. STERIS is a $5 billion, publicly traded (NYSE: STE) company with approximately 17,000 associates and Customers in more than 100 countries.
If you need assistance completing the application process, please call 1 (440) 392.7047. This contact information is for accommodation inquiries only and cannot be used to check application status.
STERIS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity and the use of affirmative action programs 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.
The full affirmative action program, absent the data metrics required by § 60-741.44(k), shall be available to all employees and applicants for employment for inspection upon request. The program may be obtained at your location’s HR Office during normal business hours.
