Engineering Co-op Spring 2027

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Co-op/Intern is a college or college-bound student pursuing an engineering or quality-related degree and is interested in gaining experience in engineering, manufacturing, assembly techniques, process development, design principles and philosophies, along with quality assurance.  The Co-op/Intern will support engineering, including both sustaining engineering and new product activities.  The Co-op/Intern works quarter to quarter on a wide variety of projects.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE POSITION:

• Responsible for testing, following guidelines described in the AtriCure Quality System, including test report writing
• Perform research for engineering as assigned by a supervisor
• Write process validation/qualification protocols, perform qualification activities, and analyze/document the results
• Design test protocols, equipment and systems as assigned by supervisor
• Responsible for supporting engineering activities and other company functions as assigned by supervisor
• Document and install process equipment
• Identify assembly process or equipment improvements
• Support pilot build activities including production associate training, component and assembly flow, root cause analysis and inspection data organization/collection
• Document all work in compliance with AtriCure Quality System requirements & corporate policies

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• Currently pursuing an undergraduate degree in Biomedical, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering
• High School diploma
• Desire to initiate a mechanical/manufacturing/engineering career in future

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to regularly walk, sit, or stand as required
• Ability to occasionally bend and push/pull

• Ability to regularly lift up to 25 pounds, occasionally lift over 25 pounds

• Ability to pass pre-employment drug screen and background check
• 5% travel possibility