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Engineering Co-Op (January-May 2027)

Medline · IL · $21.25–$30.75 an hour · Full time

Posted Aug 31, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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About your past

Tell me about an engineering project from school or a past job where you owned part of the outcome. What did you actually do?

What they are checking: Whether they can separate their own contribution from the team's, which shows they are ready to own a project here.

Tell me about a time you had to work with someone outside your field, like a technician or someone from quality, to solve a problem.

What they are checking: Whether they respect hands-on knowledge from technicians and other departments, since the team works closely with Quality and Planning.

Tell me about a mistake you made on a project and how you handled it.

What they are checking: Whether they own errors openly, which matters when work feeds into medical device manufacturing.

What would you do

A senior engineer gives you a project with very little direction. What do you do in your first week?

What they are checking: Whether they will ask good questions, gather data and propose a plan instead of waiting to be told every step.

You notice operators doing a step differently from the written procedure, and their way seems faster. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they understand that in a regulated plant, a better method still has to go through change control before it is used.

This co-op runs January through May in Glens Falls. What do you hope to have finished by the time you leave?

What they are checking: Whether they think in terms of finishing something concrete rather than just gaining exposure.

About the work

The Namic site makes fluid delivery devices for angiographic procedures. Why does process validation matter so much for a product like that?

What they are checking: Whether they grasp that medical device processes must be proven to work every time because patients cannot absorb a defect.

How would you go about setting a work standard for an assembly step on a custom kit line?

What they are checking: Whether they know basic time study and work measurement, which the posting lists as part of the co-op scope.

Walk me through how you would build a simple cost-benefit analysis for buying a new piece of equipment.

What they are checking: Whether they can weigh savings, cost and payback in a structured way that a manager could act on.

What tools have you used for CAD, data analysis or statistics, and how did you use them on a real problem?

What they are checking: Whether their tool skills are practical enough to contribute from the first weeks of a five-month co-op.

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The full job description

As published by Medline.

Job Summary With more than 50 years of consecutive growth, we’ve built a dynamic workplace where over 45,000 employees worldwide are empowered to grow and contribute to our entrepreneurial culture. As we continue to grow, we’re looking for talented individuals, like you, to join our team. Our people are genuine, creative, and proactive problem-solvers who move fast, move mountains, and succeed together. As a division of Medline, the Namic site in Glens Falls, NY manufactures fluid delivery devices for Angiographic and Cardiatric procedures as well as a vast array of custom kits. As part of the Engineering department, you will be part of team of approximately 30, consisting of Technicians and Engineers assigned to different areas of operations. The Engineering team works in close collaboration with the Quality, Planning, and Sourcing departments to stay aligned with the most critical needs of the business. Medline offers you the ability to make a true impact. You will be able to take ownership on projects as well as get a feel for day to day work in your role. An Engineering co-op employee will work directly with senior engineers and focus on projects assigned from upper management. The scope of work could include product integration (across divisions), product development, process development (and improvements), process validations, work measurements and standards, cost-benefit analysis and justification, and other assigned tasks as needed. Some assignments will be individual while others will be group-oriented, and project lengths will vary from small daily activities to large scale projects spanning the duration of the internship. We are seeking a dynamic, creative and hard-working professional looking for hands-on medical device industry experience at a large healthcare organization. Job Description Examples of possible projects include: • Coordinate and execute activities to qualify devices for the Glens Falls facility • Verification of assembly labor standards • Process development and process validations • Analyze and correct bottlenecks in production processes • Execute time studies for new assemblies or cost-benefit analysis • Conduct lab testing for process validations or feasibility studies • Submit engineering change notices to update process documentation • Update product drawings for design changes • Communicate with suppliers and other divisions on device costs, drawings/BOMs, packaging Qualifications: • Background in Mechanical or Biomedical Engineering • Junior standing with a 3.0 minimum GPA preferred • Strong leadership abilities and demonstrated problem solving skills • Excellent organization, communication, data analysis and follow up skills • Proficient in Microsoft Office products • Experience with SolidWorks (or other CAD) preferred • Experience with Lean Manufacturing/Continuous Improvement principles preferred • Knowledge of database applications (Access, FoxPro) is a plus • Unrestricted permanent US work authorization Medline Industries, LP, and its subsidiaries, offer a competitive total rewards package, continuing education & training, and tremendous potential with a growing worldwide organization. The anticipated salary range for this position: $21.25 - $30.75 Hourly The actual salary will vary based on applicant’s location, education, experience, skills, and abilities. Medline will not pay less than the applicable minimum wage or salary threshold. Our benefit package includes 401(k) contributions, paid time off, as well as access to the Employee Assistance Program, Employee Resource Groups and the Employee Service Corp for interns and temporary roles. We’re dedicated to creating a Medline where everyone feels they belong and can grow their career. We strive to do this by seeking diversity in all forms, acting inclusively, and ensuring that people have tools and resources to perform at their best. Explore our Belonging page here . Medline Industries, LP is an equal opportunity employer. Medline evaluates qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, neurodivergence, protected veteran status, marital or family status, caregiver responsibilities, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

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