Injection Molding Manufacturing Engineer Co-Op at MICRON PRODUCTS – fitchburg, Massachusetts

The Injection Molding Manufacturing Engineer Co-op will support manufacturing engineering activities within a regulated medical device manufacturing environment. This role provides hands-on exposure to injection molding, automation, tooling, and quality systems while working in compliance with FDA and ISO requirements. The co-op will assist with process development, fixture and EOAT design, documentation, validation, and continuous improvement initiatives supporting safe and effective medical device production.

Key Responsibilities

• Support injection molding process setup, optimization, and troubleshooting in a regulated production environment
• Assist in developing and maintaining controlled manufacturing documentation, including work instructions, process parameters, control plans, and risk assessments
• Participate in root cause analysis, nonconformance investigations, and CAPA activities
• Support process validations (IQ/OQ/PQ) in accordance with FDA and ISO 13485 requirements
• Assist with new product introductions (NPI), tooling qualifications, and engineering change activities
• Support the design and development of manufacturing fixtures and EOAT (End-of-Arm Tooling)
• Create and revise CAD models and drawings using SolidWorks or similar CAD software
• Collaborate with Manufacturing, Quality, Tooling, Automation, and Maintenance teams
• Support Lean and continuous improvement initiatives while maintaining quality system compliance

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Plastics, or Biomedical Engineering (or related field)
• Strong interest in medical device manufacturing, injection molding, and automation
• Attention to detail and ability to work within controlled, documented processes
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
• Must have availability to work on-site Monday through Friday

Preferred Skills

• Experience with SolidWorks or similar CAD software
• Exposure to fixture design, EOAT design, or manufacturing automation
• Familiarity with FDA 21 CFR 820, ISO 13485, or validation concepts
• Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma exposure