Manufacturing Engineering Co-Op (January - June 2027)

Working Location: Massachusetts, Westborough 

Workplace Flexibility: Onsite

For more than 100 years, Olympus has focused on making people’s lives healthier, safer and more fulfilling. ​​

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Every day, we live by our philosophy, True to Life, by advancing medical technologies and elevating the standard of patient care so people everywhere can fulfill their desires, dreams, and lives.

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Our five Core Values empower us to achieve Our Purpose: 

Patient Focus, Integrity, Innovation, Impact and Empathy. 

Learn more about Life at Olympus: https://www.olympusamerica.com/careers.

Job Description

We are currently looking for a student co-op to join our Manufacturing Engineering team in our Westborough, MA office (note: Olympus does not provide relocation assistance or stipends). This is a 6-month co-op assignment (January through June 2027). This is a full-time opportunity involving 35-40 hours per week at a payrate of $29.00/hr. 

Experiences that grow you—and your career.

As a Manufacturing Engineer Co-Op, you will contribute to our mission by working with the teams responsible for delivering medical products to market. Olympus Surgical Technologies America is a business casual, team-oriented atmosphere. Products are developed and managed from Westborough, but manufacturing is performed at other locations. Therefore, multi-site discussions via conference calls are required for communication and product manufacturing development.

The co-op’s project work will be directed by the Manufacturing Engineer and will contribute to the efforts of the team.

Job Duties

As a co-op, you will work in the manufacturing department primarily focused on various Urology, Surgical, and GI devices such as guidewires, catheters, and stone retrieval devices as well as single use Endoscopic Gastro-Intestinal devices.

A typical day for you will include assisting with activities such as:

• Creating and modifying designs/drawings utilizing SolidWorks
• Testing prototype devices for functionality
• Supporting manufacturing with failure analysis
• Testing competitive products
• Working in the lab, summarizing data, performing tests, and writing technical reports
• Participating and collaborating in team meetings and updates.

Job Qualifications

Required:

• Must be enrolled in a full time undergraduate or graduate degree program at an accredited 4-year institution.
  • Preferred fields of study include Plastics Engineering, mechanical engineering, biomedical engineering, or related discipline.
• Must complete freshman year before the co-op assignment begins and graduate after the assignment ends (example: December 2026 grads do not qualify for co-op beginning in January 2027)· 
• Must not now or in the future require immigration-related sponsorship.**
  • **Olympus policy is not to provide immigration-related sponsorship for internships, co-ops, or other entry-level roles that are fed by our student programs. Accordingly, Olympus discourages applicants for such positions who will, either now or in the future, require Olympus sponsorship in order to obtain or maintain lawful employment authorization. 
• Demonstrated ability to balance academic and extracurricular commitments (i.e. work experience, clubs, volunteer activities, teams, etc.). 
• Basic engineering knowledge, including mathematical skills in Calculus and Physics.
• Must possess excellent analytical and organizational skills.
• Must be proficient and have practical knowledge in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Must be able to work well within a team and independently at times with limited guidance.

Preferred:

• Experience with SolidWorks or similar CAD software.
• Basic understanding of prototyping process.
• Experience with data analysis software.
• Experience with root cause analyses.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic and deadline-driven environment.
• Self-motivated with the ability to prioritize/execute multiple concurrent tasks.
• Strong, professional communication skills.
• Skilled in presentation development and public speaking.
• General curiosity and a desire to learn new material.

Why join Olympus?

We offer a holistic employee experience supporting personal and professional well-being through meaningful work, equitable offerings, and a connected culture.

Equitable Offerings you can count on:

• Competitive salaries, annual bonus and 401(k)* with company match

• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision coverage effective on start date

• 24/7 Employee Assistance Program

• Free live and on-demand Wellbeing Programs

• Generous Paid Vacation and Sick Time

• Paid Parental Leave and Adoption Assistance*

• 12 Paid Holidays

• On-Site Child Daycare, Café, Fitness Center**

Connected Culture you can embrace:

• Work-life integrated culture that supports an employee centric mindset

• Offers onsite, hybrid and field work environments

• Paid volunteering and charitable donation/match programs

• Employee Resource Groups

• Dedicated Training Resources and Learning & Development Programs

• Paid Educational Assistance

*US Only

**Center Valley, PA and Westborough, MA

Are you ready to be a part of our team?

Learn more about our benefits and incentives: https://www.olympusamerica.com/careers/benefits-perks.

The anticipated starting base pay range for this full-time position working at this location is  plus potential for annual bonus (subject to plan eligibility and other requirements). 

Olympus considers a variety of factors when determining actual compensation for this position, including level of experience, working location, and relevant education and certifications.

At Olympus, we are committed to Our Purpose of making people’s lives healthier, safer and more fulfilling. As a global medical technology company, we partner with healthcare professionals to provide best-in-class solutions and services for early detection, diagnosis and minimally invasive treatment, aiming to improve patient outcomes by elevating the standard of care in targeted disease states. 

For more than 100 years, Olympus has pursued a goal of contributing to society by producing products designed with the purpose of delivering optimal outcomes for its customers around the world.

Headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, Olympus employs more than 31,000 employees worldwide in nearly 40 countries and regions. Olympus Corporation of the Americas, a wholly owned subsidiary of Olympus Corporation, is headquartered in Center Valley, Pennsylvania, USA, and employs more than 5,200 employees throughout locations in North and South America. For more information, visit www.olympusamerica.com.

You Belong at Olympus

We are deeply committed to fostering a respectful, fair, and welcoming workplace for all individuals, perspectives, and lifestyles. We believe in fostering a non-discriminatory, inclusive work environment where everyone feels a sense of belonging, in full compliance with legal standards. Empathy and unity are core to our company culture, empowering employees to contribute fully and flourish. We warmly encourage all who wish to bring their talents to Olympus to apply.

Applicants Requesting Accommodations: Olympus is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Olympus will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations for the hiring process. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact [email protected]. If your disability impairs your ability to email, you may call our HR Compliance Manager at 1-888-Olympus (1-888-659-6787).

Let’s realize your potential, together.

It is the policy of Olympus to extend equal employment and advancement opportunity to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, national origin (including language use restrictions), citizenship status, religious creed (including dress and grooming practices), age, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth and/or breastfeeding), gender, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, marital status, disability (physical or mental) and/or a medical condition, genetic information, ancestry, veteran status or service in the uniformed services, and any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

Posting Notes: || United States (US) || Massachusetts (US-MA) || Westborough || Interns and Co-Ops