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About QTS

QTS offers critical end-of-line services for medical device OEMs including finished device assembly, packaging and sterilization management. QTS is part of the Cretex Medical family of companies. Learn more at www.qtspackaging.com and www.cretexmedical.com.

Engineering Co-Op Ideal Candidate Profile

If you are a motivated, energetic, and creative person looking to start a career in Engineering, QTS wants you as our Engineering Co-Op student. This position works under immediate supervision of the Engineering Manager to balance the requirements of Engineering, Manufacturing, Sales, and Quality in a cost-effective and time conscious manner. The intern will assist the Engineering department with projects from scope definition through implementation. This co-op would be located in Bloomington, MN and would run from end of May 2027 to December 2027.

Engineering Co-Op Job Summary

• Provide internal customer technical support
• Part manufacturability technical support
• Assist with the implementation of process and design improvements
• Partners with the other business segments: sales/marketing, customer service, engineering, quality, and finance as needed
• Understands customer needs and the core business markets we serve
• Supports and complies with the company’s Quality System, ISO, and medical device requirements
• Completes all other work duties as assigned

Engineering Co-Op Skills and Experience

• Enrollment in a four-year degree program for Packaging, Manufacturing, Mechanical, or Industrial Engineering
• Ability to use Microsoft Office (Word/Excel/PowerPoint) and ERP and other business-related systems
• Ability to work with CAD and design software
• Solid mechanical aptitude and experience with simple electro-mechanical systems
• Have strong verbal and written communication skills
• Demonstrate excellent interpersonal and team building skills to create effective working relationships with suppliers, and coworkers
• Ability to prioritize work and manage multiple tasks when needed
• Good attention to detail
• Strong problem-solving skills

What Is It Like to Work for QTS?

At QTS, we are passionate about quality as the services we provide have a direct impact on the quality of life for others and we pride ourselves on our culture and work environment.  Here are some of things that employees have said about working at QTS:

• “I would describe my coworkers as kind and friendly.”

• “… I interned at QTS, then I went back to school… I was brought on as a shared service engineer, then I moved into a role with more customer interaction associated with it. All in all, a good fun ride so far and I can’t wait to keep it going!”

• “Three words that I would use to describe QTS’s culture are: Respectful, Fast-paced, and Fun!”

We encourage you to explore the many opportunities that Quality Tech Services could offer you as an employee and as a valued team member.

This pay range reflects the base hourly rate or annual salary for positions within this job grade, based on our market-based pay structures. Actual compensation will depend on factors such as skills, relevant experience, education, internal equity, business needs, and local market conditions. While the full hiring range is shared for transparency, offers are rarely made at the minimum or maximum of the range.

All Employees:

Our 401k retirement savings plan with a company match contribution; onsite health clinics, discretionary holiday bonus program (based on years of service), Cretex University, 24/7 employee assistance program with access to five confidential visits with a licensed counselor at no cost, wellness program with incentives, an employee death benefit, and employee sick and safe leave are available to all Cretex employees. 

20+hours:

Cretex’s medical benefit package includes: comprehensive medical insurance with access to virtual providers; dental insurance (Little Partners Dental benefit covers services 100 percent for children 12 and younger when seen by a Health Partners in network provider); vision insurance; a pre-tax health savings account, healthcare and dependent care pre-tax reimbursement accounts; paid holidays, paid time off; and our discretionary profit sharing program are available to employees working 20+ hours/week. 

30+ hours:

Parental Leave, accident and critical illness benefits, optional employee, spouse, and child life; short and long term disability; company provided life insurance; and tuition assistance programs are available to employees working 30+ hours per week. 

(Some benefits are subject to eligibility criteria.)

Applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, age, veteran status, marital status, family status, status with regard to public assistance, or any other protected status as required by law.  

Our company uses E-Verify to confirm the employment and eligibility of all newly hired employees. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, please visit www.dhs.gov/E-Verify.