Description: During my junior and senior years at Northwestern, I worked ten months as an engineering co-op for a global medical device manufacturer.
Company: Hollister Incorporated
Title: Global Engineering Co-Op
Location(s): Libertyville, IL; Stuarts Draft, VA
Dates: Summer 2021, Summer 2022, Fall 2022
My Role: My role as a Global Engineering Co-Op at Hollister, Inc involved a variety of projects that gave me a deep understanding of the medical device industry and manufacturing. I had the opportunity to travel to a manufacturing site in Virginia, where I gained valuable insights into the manufacturing process. In Libertyville, I worked on new product and process development, refining my skills in materials science, lab testing, technical writing, safety documentation, and presenting.