Co-op, Engineering

Why Join Us

MED Institute partners with medical device companies to bring innovative technologies to market. With expertise in regulatory strategy, clinical trial design, and technical consulting, our cross-disciplinary team supports clients from concept through commercialization. We're passionate about improving healthcare through collaboration, innovation, and service excellence.

The Co-op position will be responsible for application of engineering principles to research and develop various medical devices under the direction of an Engineer. This position is a 16-week, 3 term, paid Co-op located at Med Institute in West Lafayette, Indiana. The initial Co-op term will start in Jan 2027 through mid-May then resume in Fall 2027 and again in Summer 2028 (exact dates depend on school calendars.)

This position includes 401(k) options and free access to a fitness center. All Co-op opportunities provide hands-on experience with meaningful projects in the Medical Device Industry.

• Interact with Engineers to plan, complete and report results of experiments, tests, prototype development, literature surveys, etc.
• Provide support to other team members upon request and where reasonable.
• Ask questions and learn about client expectations while driving towards scientific excellence.
• Work with engineers to define tasks.
• Follow procedures pertinent to tasks being performed.
• Ensure that appropriate documentation is kept detailing project history (reports, laboratory notebooks, invention disclosures, scientific literature, meeting notes, deliverables, etc.)

• Enrolled in a BS (or advanced degree) program in engineering, engineering technology, engineering science or equivalent experience.
• Conscientious person with good work ethic.
• Demonstrated knowledge and ability to plan, prioritize, and coordinate the completion of deliverables and tasks.
• Teachable, positive attitude with a genuine willingness to learn and to help.
• Ability to effectively communicate and constructively collaborate with colleagues.
• Personal discipline.
• Ability to work with multiple persons and the multiple priorities that occur when each person has different needs.
• Ability to remain professional and positive in all personal interactions.
• Qualified candidates must be legally authorized to be employed in the United States. MED Institute does not intend to provide sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H-1B or TN) for this employment position.