Manufacturing Engineering Co-op - Spring 2027 - Bloomington, IN
Cook Group
Summary
The Cook Co-Op program provides hands-on experience with meaningful projects in the Medical Device Manufacturing Industry. The Co-Op will begin 18January2027 through 7May2027.
Job description
Overview
The Cook Co-Op program provides hands-on experience with meaningful projects in the Medical Device Manufacturing Industry. The Co-Op will begin 18January2027 through 7May2027.
Responsibilities
- Perform projects that align with the company's current business objectives.
- Attend Intern events that provide professional development & overview of the business.
- Share knowledge and experiences gained through the Co-Op with a Capstone presentation.
- Work alongside team/mentor cross functionally to complete projects and tasks.
- Must maintain all training requirements for the position, while seeking out opportunities for continuous development and growth.
- Must work and interact effectively and professionally with and for others throughout various levels of the global organization.
- Must strictly adhere to safety requirements.
- Maintain regular and punctual attendance.
- Must maintain company quality and quantity standards.
- Must have effective communication skills and ability to work in a collaborative and independent work situations and environments with minimal supervision.
- Ability to remain calm and receptive in fast paced situations.
Qualifications
- All candidates should have an interest in a career in the Life Sciences field, a willingness to take initiative, and an ability to work well with others.
- Candidates should be students entering their Junior or Senior year the following fall semester or entering graduate school; candidates who graduate the semester before this co-op are also eligible.
- A minimum GPA of 3.0.
- All candidates must provide proof of enrollment in an accredited college or university.
- Experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint.
Requirements
- Interest in a career in the Life Sciences field
- Willingness to take initiative
- Ability to work well with others
- Students entering Junior or Senior year the following fall semester or entering graduate school; candidates who graduate the semester before this co-op are also eligible
- Minimum GPA of 3.0
- Proof of enrollment in an accredited college or university
- Experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint
Company overview
Cook Group is a global, family-owned medical device conglomerate founded in 1963 by Bill and Gayle Cook. Headquartered in Bloomington, Indiana, the company has grown from manufacturing three simple medical devices into a diversified corporation with operations spanning medical devices, life sciences, property management, and hospitality services. The core business, Cook Medical, specializes in developing and manufacturing minimally invasive medical devices for various medical specialties including interventional radiology, cardiology, urology, and gastroenterology. With over 10,000 employees worldwide and operations in 135 countries, Cook Group generates approximately $2.3 billion in annual revenue. The company is renowned for its innovative approach to medical technology, recently launching an iMRI division focused on developing MRI-compatible devices for radiation-free interventional procedures. As a privately held entity, Cook Group maintains a long-term strategic focus on patient-centered innovation while diversifying into complementary business sectors that support its mission of improving patient outcomes through less invasive treatment options.