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Summary The Software Engineering Co-op will contribute to next‑generation product development for the surgical operating room environment as a key member of a cross‑functional design team. In this role, the Co-op will assist with software design and testing, prototype development, and process improvement. The position also offers exposure to the processes and documentation required for successful medical device development, along with opportunities to gain practical experience in troubleshooting, product testing, and collaborating with engineers across multiple disciplines. Key Program Info: • Dates: Spring 2027 (January-May) • Location: Mentor, OH • Work Environment: Onsite • Hours: Full-time for the duration of your co-op What You'll Do as a Software Engineering Co-op • Assist with developing embedded software • Help develop test protocols and collect, analyze, and report test results • Conduct software testing on device prototypes • Learn about automating development through Continuous Integration and Development (CI/CD) • Research new methods to conduct software testing and improve development processes • Build and test functional prototypes to demonstrate product design concepts • Participate in design reviews and verification activities • Prepare and communicate test results to engineering and cross functional teams The Experience, Skills and Abilities Needed Required: • Student pursuing Bachelor of Science degree in either Computer Engineering or Electrical Engineering • Currently enrolled in at least your 2nd/sophomore year, but sophomore year requirements completed by program start is preferred (January 2027) • Clear written and oral communication skills • General proficiency with Microsoft Office suite – Word, Excel, Powerpoint Preferred: • Active member of technical student organization or competition team • Hobby or lab-based coursework designing, building, and testing embedded software with platforms such as Arduino or RaspberryPi using IDE development tools such as Visual Studio Code, IAR Embedded Workbench, or Arduino IDE • Familiarity with embedded software for microcontrollers such as STMicroelectronics or Renesas • Familiarity with Python programming language • Some exposure to Linux either in a desktop or embedded environment • Basic understanding of real time operating system (RTOS) fundamentals • Multiple co-op rotations are encouraged and preferred (potential opportunity to extend into Summer 2027) Pay range for this opportunity is $23.00-27.00 per hour. Minimum pay rates offered will comply with county/city minimums, if higher than range listed. Pay rates are based on a number of factors, including but not limited to local labor market costs, years of relevant experience, education, professional certifications, foreign language fluency, etc. STERIS offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits portfolio. Click here for a complete list of benefits: STERIS Benefits Open until position is filled. STERIS is a leading global provider of products and services that support patient care with an emphasis on infection prevention. WE HELP OUR CUSTOMERS CREATE A HEALTHIER AND SAFER WORLD by providing innovative healthcare and life sciences products and services around the globe. For more information, visit www.steris.com . If you need assistance completing the application process, please call 1 (440) 392.7047. This contact information is for accommodation inquiries only and cannot be used to check application status. STERIS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity to ensure that persons are recruited, hired, trained, transferred and promoted in all job groups regardless of race, color, religion, age, disability, national origin, citizenship status, military or veteran status, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, and any other category protected by federal, state or local law. We are not only committed to this policy by our status as a federal government contractor, but also we are strongly bound by the principle of equal employment opportunity. The full affirmative action program, absent the data metrics required by § 60-741.44(k), shall be available to all employees and applicants for employment for inspection upon request. The program may be obtained at your location’s HR Office during normal business hours.

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Dates: Spring 2027 (January-May)
Location: Mentor, OH
Work Environment: Onsite
Hours: Full-time for the duration of your co-op
What You'll Do as a Software Engineering Co-op
Assist with developing embedded software
Help develop test protocols and collect, analyze, and report test results
Conduct software testing on device prototypes
Learn about automating development through Continuous Integration and Development (CI/CD)
Research new methods to conduct software testing and improve development processes
Build and test functional prototypes to demonstrate product design concepts
Participate in design reviews and verification activities
Prepare and communicate test results to engineering and cross functional teams
The Experience, Skills and Abilities Needed

Nice-to-haves

Currently enrolled in at least your 2nd/sophomore year, but sophomore year requirements completed by program start is preferred (January 2027)
Active member of technical student organization or competition team
Familiarity with embedded software for microcontrollers such as STMicroelectronics or Renesas
Familiarity with Python programming language
Some exposure to Linux either in a desktop or embedded environment
Basic understanding of real time operating system (RTOS) fundamentals
Multiple co-op rotations are encouraged and preferred (potential opportunity to extend into Summer 2027)
STERIS offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits portfolio. Click here for a complete list of benefits: STERIS Benefits
Open until position is filled.
If you need assistance completing the application process, please call 1 (440) 392.7047. This contact information is for accommodation inquiries only and cannot be used to check application status.

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