Project Engineering Co-Op – January 2027 What to Expect As a Project Engineering Co-Op, you’ll play a key role in transforming ideas into real-world solutions. You’ll leverage data to design, develop, and implement innovative processes that take concepts from prototype to production - all while exceeding customer expectations. Throughout the internship, you’ll work side by side with engineering and manufacturing teams to troubleshoot challenges, improve safety, and boost quality and productivity. Program Timeline / Hours
- Start date: January 2027
- End date: May 2027
- Full-time (40 hours/week), Monday–Friday
- This is an on-site opportunity. Housing and transportation are not provided; candidates should be within a 45-minute commute.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Identify, execute, and participate in continuous improvement activities to improve efficiency and profitability.
- Evaluate processes related to operations, time, cost, and inventory.
- Analyze and evaluate methods of production and identify opportunities for improvement.
- Support new business development and launch activities.
- Collaborate with internal teams including production, quality, engineering, leadership, sales, customer service, and maintenance to complete assigned projects.
- Work with a mentor to apply current knowledge and gain experience in key manufacturing processes.
- Participate in training that includes equipment operation and maintenance.
- Promote facility efficiency and workplace safety.
- Present findings and lessons learned to key business stakeholders at the end of the internship.
- Set achievable goals that align with both the business and your professional growth throughout the internship.
What We’re Looking For
- Currently enrolled in a 4-year accredited university/college pursuing a degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Design, Biomedical, Electrical, Physics, or related field).
- Familiarity with CAD software (SolidWorks, AutoCAD, and/or MasterCam a plus).
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools.
- Strong communication skills - both written and verbal - with solid analytical and math capabilities.
- A collaborative team player eager to contribute and learn.
- Someone who enjoys spending time on the manufacturing floor and gaining hands-on product experience.
- Comfortable and professional when engaging with commercial and customer-facing teams.
About UFP MedTech:
UFP Technologies is a designer and custom manufacturer of comprehensive solutions for medical devices, sterile packaging, and other highly engineered custom products. UFP is an important link in the medical device supply chain and a valued outsource partner to most of the top medical device manufacturers in the world. The Company’s single-use and single-patient devices and components are used in a wide range of medical devices and packaging for minimally invasive surgery, infection prevention, wound care, wearables, orthopedic soft goods, and orthopedic implants.
UFP Technologies, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled.
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