Performance Health is a leader in consumer healthcare and the largest global manufacturer and distributor of products to the rehabilitation and sports medicine markets. The company’s products are sold to leading healthcare facilities and practitioners such as physical therapists, athletic trainers, and chiropractors, as well as direct to consumers. Its market-leading brands, which are sold in over 100 countries, include TheraBand®, Cramer®, Sammons Preston®, and Rolyan®. Performance Health is headquartered in the greater Chicago, Illinois area, with significant operations both in the US and internationally.

Performance Health is seeking an Engineer Co-Op to join our Manufacturing team in Akron, OH. The Engineering Co-Op will work on projects related to the quality and process design improvements of our products. The duration of this Co-Op is fall semester 2023 working part time, 15-25 hours per week OR working full time, 40 hours per week.

Essential Job Duties & Responsibilities

• Assist in validation updates
• Update product engineering records to include proper documentation for registrations
• Participates in and assists with the coordination of elements of investigations regarding customer complaints.
• Construct, troubleshoot, calibrate, adjust, test, and maintain equipment, components, devices, or systems.
• Work from engineering drawings and written or verbal instructions.
• Perform calibration and alignment checks; make adjustments, modifications, and replacements as directed.
• Manufacturing projects to eliminate waste and deliver cost savings
• Quality and Regulatory projects to ensure process and products are in compliance with customer, internal, and governmental standards
• Performs other duties as assigned

Job Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Enrolled full-time and pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree from an accredited college/university AND graduating after May 2024
• Major in an Engineering degree (Polymer Science; Chemical; Biomedical)
• Overall cumulative GPA of 3.0/4.0 or higher
• Proficiency with analysis/reporting tools
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job duties satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Performance Health is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability status, protected Veteran status, age, genetic information, and any other characteristic protected by law.