Engineering Co - op - Materials Science R&D

Engineering Co-Op - Materials Science R&D

Overview About Cretex Medical Cretex Medical is a family of companies that provides manufacturing and engineering services to medical device OEMs. We offer a complete range of end-to-end manufacturing capabilities, the latest technologies, and the talent to match any manufacturing or engineering challenge. Learn more at www.cretexmedical.com.

Responsibilities Position summary The Engineering Co-op will be responsible for providing technical support focusing on the research of processing parameter effects on the resultant metallurgy of nickel-titanium (Nitinol) alloys. The Co-Op will assist the Engineering department with research and development (R&D) pertaining to metallurgical analysis and metrology. This is a Co-op and will run from May 2026 - December 2026. This position will require onsite full time hours for the entire duration of the Co-op, it will not be possible to attend classes.

Essential Job Functions Provide internal customer technical support Part manufacturability technical support Assist with the implementation of process and design improvements Support and comply with the company Quality System, ISO, and medical device requirements Read, understand, and follow work instructions and standard work Partner with other business segments: sales/marketing, customer service, engineering, quality, and finance Understand customer needs and the core business markets we serve Ensure business systems are implemented, maintained, and functioning properly Participate in required company meetings Maintain an organized work area (5S) Participate in the Operational Excellence Program Complete all other work duties as assigned Ability to work in a manufacturing environment

Qualifications Minimum Requirements, Education & Experience (incl. KSA's and certifications) Enrollment in a four-year degree program for Manufacturing, Mechanical, Materials Science, or Industrial Engineering Ability to read blueprints Ability to use measuring devices Demonstrate excellent interpersonal and team building skills to create effective working relationships with suppliers, and coworkers Ability to follow through on commitments and holds team members accountable Strong problem-solving skills Microsoft Office proficiency (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher) Clear and effective verbal and written communication skills Attention to detail Organizational skills Ability to work in a fast-paced team environment Ability to prioritize and multitask Ability to travel to the twin cities 10-20% of the time Preferred Qualifications Previous experience cross-sectioning specimens for metallurgical analysis Experience with a scanning electron microscope (SEM) and energy dispersive spectroscopy (EDS) Previous experience working with Nitinol, similar shape memory alloys, or a strong background in material science Previous experience preparing collected data for conferences and/or publications Enrolled in graduate level engineering courses Physical & Environmental Demands Cretex Companies use cutting oils, solvents, and other chemicals in the manufacturing process. Testing is conducted on a periodic basis to ensure that all chemicals are kept well below the OSHA permissible exposure levels. Pay Range USD $25.00 - USD $25.00 /Hr.