R&D Engineering Co-Op

Location: Chelmsford, MA, US

Expected Travel: None

Requisition ID: 14555

About Teleflex Incorporated

As a global provider of medical technologies, Teleflex is driven by our purpose to improve the health and quality of people’s lives. Through our vision to become the most trusted partner in healthcare, we offer a diverse portfolio with solutions in the therapy areas of anesthesia, emergency medicine, interventional cardiology and radiology, surgical, vascular access, and urology. We believe that the potential of great people, purpose-driven innovation, and world-class products can shape the future direction of healthcare.

Teleflex is the home of Arrow™, Barrigel™, Deknatel™, LMA™, Pilling™, QuikClot™, Rüsch™, UroLift™ and Weck™ – trusted brands united by a common sense of purpose.

At Teleflex, we are empowering the future of healthcare.  For more information, please visit teleflex.com.

Acute Care - The Acute Care division of Teleflex is dedicated to empowering healthcare professionals with industry-trusted devices that advance the practice of anesthesia and respiratory care. Our portfolio includes LMA™ Airways, Rüsch™ Laryngoscopes, Rüsch™ and Sheridan™ Endotracheal Tubes, and Arrow™ Pain Management—products designed to provide reliability, performance, and clinical value. Built on a foundation of quality and innovation, our solutions support clinicians across a wide range of care settings, including emergency prehospital environments, hospitals, and procedural settings. Each product is developed with a focus on patient safety, ease of use, and consistency, helping providers respond effectively to evolving clinical demands. Join a dynamic, growing team that offers healthcare providers advanced medical technology solutions that make a difference in patients' lives.

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

The pay range for this position at commencement of employment is expected to be between $21.00 and $26.00 per hour; however, base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

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If hired, employee will be in an “at-will position” and the Company reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors.​

At Teleflex, we follow a comprehensive hiring process. We do not accept unsolicited resumes from agency recruiters or 3rd party firms. We do not make unsolicited job offers. We do not ask for money or require equipment purchase up-front.

Teleflex Incorporated is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will be considered without regard to age, race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, sexual orientation, disability, nationality, se