What are the responsibilities and job description for the Systems 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
Join a dynamic engineering team developing innovative products for the Surgical Solutions 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 Systems Engineer 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 Program Information:
- Dates: can start either Summer/Fall (May-December) or Fall 2025 (August-December)
- Location: Mentor, OH
- Work Environment: Hybrid
What You'll do as a Systems 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:
- Must be available Fall semester - August to December 2025
- Currently enrolled in a bachelor's or master's program majoring in systems, electrical, biomedical, or mechanical engineering
- Successful completion of Sophomore level coursework or above by August 2025
- 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
Preferred:
- Minimum 3.0 GPA
Other:
- Organizational, communication, problem solving and troubleshooting skills
- 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.
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.
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