R&D Engineering Co-op - Design Development 2025 (Maple Grove, MN)

Expected Travel: None

Requisition ID: 10941

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, QuikClot, LMA, Pilling, 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.

Interventional - The Interventional business unit at Teleflex offers innovative medical devices that are used to diagnose and treat coronary and peripheral vascular diseases. We place a strategic emphasis on complex coronary and peripheral interventions, vascular access, bone access, specialty biologic treatments and cardiac assist. Our current Interventional products include a broad range of clinically relevant solutions, such as our GuideLiner and Turnpike Catheters, AC3 Optimus Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump and OnControl Powered Bone Access System. With a strong R&D footprint and pipeline, our fast-growing Interventional business unit is poised to continue the development of new technologies to serve critically ill patients for years to come. Join a dynamic, growing team that offers healthcare providers an array of medical technology solutions that make a difference in patients’ lives.

Position Summary

The employee is responsible for completing tasks and projects as assigned by engineering. The goal is to introduce the employee to the professional world while still completing value-added tasks. This Co-Op position is to be based in the Maple Grove site from January - August 2025 or February - September 2025.

Principal Responsibilities

• Work on value added engineering projects.
• Example: 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.).
• Example: Create DOEs (Design of Experiments) to determine how physical properties (tensile strength, kink resistance, torque) are changed by altering materials.
• Assist with document changes and learn document change process.
• Participates in overall product development program management including regular meetings and discussions around project priorities and project status updates.
• Prototypes development devices.
• Works closely with technicians and assemblers in the manufacturing of medical devices.
• Follows quality procedures and product documentation during the manufacturing and development process.
• Utilize and understand the Teleflex documentation system.
• Capable of creating validation protocols including IQ, OQ, and PQ.
• Assist with problem solving and root cause analysis.
• Collect, process and analyze data.
• Other duties as assigned.
  
  
  

Education / Experience Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Candidates must be currently enrolled in an Engineering Bachelor’s degree program.
• Upperclassmen level preferred.
• Previous internship experience preferred.
  
  
  

Specialized Skills / Other Requirements

• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite. Strong Microsoft word and excel skills.
• Strong technical writing and verbal communication skills.
• Willingness to learn and ask questions.
• Ability to collaborate with others.
• Ability to problem solve and work independently.
  
  
  

TRAVEL REQUIRED: 0 %

Working Conditions / Physical Demands

☒ Office/Professional ☒ Plant/Manufacturing ☐ Remote/Field

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, Inc. is an affirmative action & equal opportunity employer. D/V/M/F. Applicants will be considered without regard to age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality, sex, or veteran status. If you require accommodation to apply for a position, please contact us at: 877-880-8588 or [email protected].

Teleflex, the Teleflex logo, Arrow, Barrigel, Deknatel, QuikClot, LMA, Pilling, Rüsch, UroLift and Weck are trademarks or registered trademarks of Teleflex Incorporated or its affiliates, in the U.S. and/or other countries.

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