Job Title: Mechanical Engineering Co-op - Spring + Summer 2025 Req ID: 45696 Job Category: Intern Mentor, OH, US, 44060 Description: 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 The Mechanical Engineering Co-op will be involved in next generation product development for the surgical environment. The team environment consists of a well-rounded cross functional new product development team. The co-op will be responsible for 3D CAD design tasks, 2D drawings, concepts, hands-on assembly and verification testing. There will also be exposure to processes and documentation required to successfully develop medical equipment and an opportunity to gain hands on experience with rapid prototyping methodology, product development, and testing. Key Program Information: Dates: Spring + Summer 2025 (January-August 2025) Hours: Full-time for the duration of your co-op Location: Mentor, OH Work Environment: Hybrid (opportunities to work remotely on Mondays and Fridays) Duties Assist with components and assembly design for products and test fixtures Utilize PTC Creo to create 3D models of the designs and detailed 2D drawings Develop demonstrations of various new product and component concepts Build and test functional prototypes to demonstrate product concepts and functionality. Develop test protocols then collect and analyze data Develop mathematical models, applying statistics and equation describing physical phenomena Follow industry codes, standards, and regulations Take part in design review and verification activities Research various technologies and materials Communication of designs and test results to engineering and cross functional teams Maintain a safe working environment and follow all safety procedures, including wearing personal protective equipment (safety glasses, etc., as required) in the labs. Required Experience Student pursuing Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering Experience using 3D CAD to model designs and then translate in 2D CAD drawings that can be used to produce prototypes. Hands-on experience with tooling used in basic assembly or in a manufacturing environment is preferred. Requires organizational, communication, problem solving, and troubleshooting skills and a mature approach to cross functional working environments. General proficiency with Microsoft Office products. Lab based coursework as well as practical experience in designing, building and testing electro-mechanical prototypes is highly desired. Experience or interest in computer programming using applications such as Matlab and LabView is also desired. 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. 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 and the use of affirmative action programs 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 statu