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Position Summary
Come join our team as a Manufacturing Engineering Co-op for Fall 2026. You will be gaining knowledge by working under the guidance of STERIS engineers and managers. This position is responsible for the products manufactured at STERIS and supports manufacturing design improvements and modifications, process improvements, product transfer, and continuous improvements. This internship will allow you to complete valuable manufacturing engineering projects, developing and building fundamental engineering skills. These projects contribute to the growth of the department and provide a positive impact to our customers.
Key Program Info:
- Dates: Fall 2026 (August-December)
- Location: Mentor, OH
- Work Environment: Onsite
- Hours: Full-time for the duration of your co-op
What You'll Do as a Manufacturing Engineering Co-op
- Designs and develops product and process improvements. Supports current product lines and new products. Uses Creo to develop and change designs and document them.
- Plans, schedules, conducts or coordinates detailed phases of the engineering work in a part of a major project or in a total project of moderate scope or several projects of smaller size/scope.
- Performs work which involves conventional engineering practice, but may include a variety of complex features such as conflicting design/process, quality and customer requirements. Works with internal team and external suppliers to resolve design, manufacturing, and quality issues. Develops designs, cost estimates, manufacturing processes, and coordinates integration.
- Creates/coordinates Bills of Material, mechanical assembly drawings, component drawings, and all other engineering documents required to support product line/upgrades. Processes/coordinates engineering changes and product documentation in a timely manner.
- Supports MRP (materials requirement planning) for managing inventory.
- Other duties as assigned.
The Experience, Skills and Abilities Needed
Required:
- Currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate engineering program with successful completion of sophomore level coursework or above by August 2026 with a major in Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical
- Engineering Technology, Biomedical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or equivalent
- Requires a fundamental understanding and application of mechanical engineering principles including thermodynamics and fluid/air process flow
- Basic experience in CAD software (Solidworks, Creo, AutoCAD, and/or equivalent)
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, etc.)
Preferred:
- Previous coursework or experience in manufacturing
Other:
- Organizational, communication, problem solving, and troubleshooting skills
Pay range for this opportunity is $20/hr-$25/hr.
Minimum pay rates offered will comply with county/city minimums, if higher than range listed. Pay rates are based on a number of factors, including but not limited to local labor market costs, years of relevant experience, education, professional certifications, foreign language fluency, etc.
STERIS offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits portfolio. Click here for a complete list of benefits: STERIS Benefits
Open until position is filled.
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 and life sciences products and services around the globe. For more information, visit www.steris.com.
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 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.