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Design Engineering Co-op (Spring 2026)

Steris Corporation
United States, Ohio, Mentor
Aug 21, 2025

Design Engineering Co-op (Spring 2026)
Req ID:

50339
Job Category:

Intern
Location:


Mentor, OH, US, 44060


Workplace Type:

Onsite

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 Design Engineering Co-op will be responsible for assisting with various design projects within a manufacturing setting. You will work with existing products to make design updates while integrating input from technical, manufacturing, quality, and other disciplines. Working with internal cross-functional teams, the position requires professionalism, dedication, and positive drive to ensure the completion of the projects in a time-sensitive, regulated environment.



Key Co-op Info:



  • Dates: Spring 2026 (January-May) - potential to start earlier during winter break
  • Location: Mentor, OH
  • Work Environment: Onsite


What You'll Do as a Design Engineering Co-op

  • Design and develop product improvements, specifically supporting new and current product lines.
  • Utilize Creo to develop and change designs and document them.
  • Integrate input from technical, manufacturing, quality, and other disciplines. Create and drive a design solution and all associated support documentation according to internal compliance.
  • Plan, schedule, conduct, or coordinate detailed phases of the engineering work in a part of a major project or in a total project of moderate scope or several projects of smaller size/scope.
  • Perform work which involves conventional engineering practice, but may include a variety of complex features such as conflicting design/process, quality and customer requirements. Work with internal team and external suppliers to resolve design, manufacturing, and quality issues.
  • Creates/coordinates Bills of Material,mechanical assembly drawings, component drawings, and all other engineering documents required to support product line/upgrades. Processes/coordinates engineering changes and product documentation in a timely manner.
  • Other duties as assigned.

The Experience, Skills and Abilities Needed

Required:



  • Student pursuing Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering - Mechanical or Biomedical preferred. Sophomore year requirements must be completed by co-op start date.
  • Basic experience in CAD software (Solidworks, Creo, AutoCAD, and/or equivalent)
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, etc.)
  • Requires a fundamental understanding and application of mechanical engineering principles


Preferred:



  • Previous coursework or experience in manufacturing or a strong desire to gain experience in manufacturing


Other:



  • Strong problem solving and clear written and oral communication skills required
  • Outstanding interpersonal skills, with the specific ability to work in teams
  • Preference is for candidate to return for multiple co-op rotations

Pay range for this opportunity is $18-25/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 provider of products and services that meet the needs of growth areas within Healthcare: procedures, devices, vaccines and biologics. We exist to fulfill our MISSION TO HELP OUR CUSTOMERS CREATE A HEALTHIER AND SAFER WORLD. STERIS is a $3B, publicly traded (NYSE: STE) company with approximately 18,000 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 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:

50339
Job Category:

Intern
Location:


Mentor, OH, US, 44060


Workplace Type:

Onsite

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