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Co-op- Research & Development (Austin, TX)

Austin, TX💼 Full-time🗓 2026-07-28 → 2026-10-07

Core

Co-op role assisting in the design, prototyping, testing, and troubleshooting of next-generation medical devices for minimally invasive ENT surgical procedures.

Role type

Co-op Research & Development Engineer (Mechanical/Biomedical) (via careerplan.io/jobs/R90252-co-op-research-development-austin-tx-at-smithnephew)

Builds

New or improved medical devices for the ENT franchise

Domain

Medical Devices / Biomedical Engineering

Deliverable

product features

Required skills

3D CAD software, rapid prototyping, mechanical testing, test protocol execution, data analysis, engineering problem solving

Preferred skills

Prior internship or research lab experience, CFD knowledge, machine shop familiarity

Technologies

3D CAD software, rapid prototyping equipment, advanced test equipment, CFD tools

Responsibilities

Design, build, test, and troubleshoot new product concepts; Develop test methods and execute protocols; Create drawings for custom components; Prototype components using rapid prototyping and machine shop; Conduct benchtop performance testing; Support procurement of materials

Seniority

Co-op (Sophomore or higher)