Co-op Mechanical/Process Engineer – Reedsville, PA

About the role

This paid co‑op position at Philips in Reedsville, PA offers hands‑on experience in mechanical design and process improvement for ultrasound transducer R&D. You will work with cross‑functional teams on tooling, prototypes, test setups and documentation.

Key responsibilities

• Support mechanical design and process improvement work for ultrasound transducer R&D, including tooling, fixtures, prototype builds, test setups, and documentation updates.
• Assist with design‑build‑test activities by creating prototypes, executing experiments, collecting data, analyzing results, and summarizing recommendations for engineering teams.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional stakeholders across mechanical, process, manufacturing, quality, materials, acoustic, electrical, and systems engineering to support product development and continuous improvement goals.
• Contribute to process robustness, manufacturability, and quality improvement efforts by supporting root cause analysis, process characterization, work instructions, and verification activities.
• Gain practical experience in medical device engineering, regulated product development, technical documentation, and hands‑on problem solving while working with experienced engineering mentors.

Required profile

• Pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Engineering Science, or a related technical field.
• Strong mechanical aptitude, hands‑on problem solving, data analysis, technical documentation, and proficiency with Microsoft Office tools.
• Completed relevant coursework, projects, internships, co‑ops, research, or lab work involving mechanical design, manufacturing processes, materials, testing, or process improvement.
• Curious, collaborative, detail‑oriented, and able to communicate clearly with technical and non‑technical stakeholders in a fast‑paced engineering environment.
• Ability to meet the minimum physical, cognitive and environmental job requirements with or without accommodation.

Required skills

• SolidWorks or Creo (CAD software)
• Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Data analysis

What we offer

• Hourly pay range: $26–$29 for Bachelor students, $33–$46 for Master students, plus overtime eligibility.
• Additional benefits are provided as described on the Philips careers site.