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Systems Engineering Co-op (Spring 2026)

Steris Corporation
United States, Ohio, Mentor
Sep 18, 2025
Systems Engineering Co-op (Spring 2026) Req ID: 51010 Job Category: Intern Location: Mentor, OH, US, 44060 Workplace Type: Hybrid 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 Join a dynamic engineering team as a Systems Engineering Co-op developing innovative products for the Surgical Solutions business at STERIS. This team develops surgical tables, lights, equipment management systems and other complementary products and accessories for use in hospitals and ambulatory surgery sites. The Systems Engineer Co-op is a technical role that will support new product development initiatives. The Co-op will be involved in a broad array of engineering activities including subsystem design, integration activities, hands-on troubleshooting and system verification. They will work cross functionally with Mechanical, Electrical, and Software Engineers to maintain continuity throughout the design and development process. Key Co-op Info: Dates: Spring 2026 (January-May) Hours: Full-time for the duration of your co-op Location: Mentor, OH Work Environment: Onsite What You'll Do as a Systems Engineering Co-op Troubleshoots development issues using tools such as multimeters, oscilloscopes, software log files, calipers, etc. Develops test protocols and released literature based on design inputs and specification, executes testing, analyze data and write reports. Assists in designing, developing and documenting electrical/control solutions for sub-systems. Communicates with all engineering functions and cross functional team members (manufacturing, service, quality) through informal communications and presentations. Researches and evaluates new hardware technologies for potential integration into products. Follows FDA regulation and compliance standards (ISO, IEC, etc.) The Experience, Skills, and Abilities Needed Required: Currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate engineering program - Systems, Electrical, Biomedical, or Mechanical engineering prefered Successful completion of Sophomore level coursework or above by program start (January 2026) Requires a fundamental understanding and application of engineering principles Sufficient mathematical and hands-on testing skills are required in order to appropriately operate equipment safely and accurately, as well as to properly collect and analyze data. Must have the technical aptitude necessary to perform the tasks and engage as a team player that is detail oriented, communicates well, and follows through. Preferred: GPA of 3.0 or above Ability to conduct back-to-back co-op rotations (January-August 2026) Other: Organizational, communication, problem solving and troubleshooting skills Pay range for this opportunity is $19-23/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. Req ID: 51010 Job Category: Intern Location: Mentor, OH, US, 44060 Workplace Type: Hybrid STERIS Sustainability Life at STERIS Nearest Major Market: Cleveland Nearest Secondary Market: Akron Job Segment: Entry Level Engineer, Biomedical Engineering, Systems Engineer, Infection Control, Testing, Engineering, Healthcare, Technology