Engineering Co-Op - January 2024 (Laredo, TX)

With more than 50+ years of consecutive growth, we’ve created a dynamic workplace where over 36,000 employees worldwide are empowered to grow and add to our entrepreneurial culture.

To support our continued growth, we’re looking to add new talent, like you, to our team! Our people are genuine, creative, and proactive problem solvers who have access to leadership for rapid alignment to make decisions driven by what’s right for our customers.

As part of the Engineering department, you will be part of a team consisting of Technicians and Engineers assigned to different areas of operations.  The Engineering team works in close collaboration with the Quality, Planning, and Sourcing departments to stay aligned with the most critical needs of the business.

Medline offers you the ability to make a true impact. You will be able to take ownership on projects as well as get a feel for day to day work in your role.

An Engineering co-op employee will work directly with senior engineers and focus on projects assigned from upper management. The scope of work could include product integration (across divisions), product development, process development (and improvements), process validations, work measurements and standards, cost-benefit analysis and justification, and other assigned tasks as needed. Some assignments will be individual while others will be group-oriented, and project lengths will vary from small daily activities to large scale projects spanning the duration of the internship. We are seeking a dynamic, creative and hard-working professional looking for hands on medical device industry experience at a large healthcare organization. 

Examples of possible projects include:

·        Coordinate and execute activities to qualify devices for the facility

·        Verification of assembly labor standards

·        Process development and process validations

·        Analyze and correct bottlenecks in production processes

·        Execute time studies for new assemblies or cost-benefit analysis

·        Conduct lab testing for process validations or feasibility studies

·        Submit engineering change notices to update process documentation

·        Update product drawings for design changes

·        Communicate with suppliers and other divisions on device costs, drawings/BOMs, packaging

COVID-19 Vaccination

Please be aware that Medline requires all employees starting in this position to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. This position will require the successful candidate to provide proof that they are fully vaccinated by their start date. Medline is an equal opportunity employer, and will provide reasonable accommodations to those individuals who are unable to be vaccinated for COVID-19 consistent with federal, state, and local law.

Qualifications:

·        Background in Industrial, Mechanical, or Chemical Engineering

·        Junior standing with a 3.0 minimum GPA preferred

·        Strong leadership abilities and demonstrated problem solving skills

·        Excellent organization, communication, data analysis and follow up skills

·        Proficient in Microsoft Office products

·        Experience with SolidWorks (or other CAD) preferred

·        Experience with Lean Manufacturing/Continuous Improvement principles preferred

·        Knowledge of database applications (Access, FoxPro) is a plus

·        Unrestricted permanent US work authorization

Medline’s policy is to employ the best qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity/gender expression, disability, and citizenship status as a veteran with a disability or veteran of the Vietnam Era.