Vantive is a vital organ therapy company on a mission to extend lives and expand possibilities for patients and care teams everywhere. For 70 years, our team has driven meaningful innovations in kidney care. As we build on our legacy, we are deepening our commitment to elevating the dialysis experience through digital solutions and advanced services, while looking beyond kidney care and investing in transforming vital organ therapies. Greater flexibility and efficiency in therapy administration for care teams, and longer, fuller lives for patients— that is what Vantive aspires to deliver.

We believe Vantive will not only build our leadership in the kidney care space, it will also offer meaningful work to those who join us. At Vantive, you will become part of a community of people who are focused, courageous and don’t settle for the mediocre. Each of us is driven to help improve patients’ lives worldwide. Join us in advancing our mission to extend lives and expand possibilities.

Job Description

Vantive have an opening for an Engineering Co-Op Placement within the Engineering team in Castlebar, who design and manage many of the Castlebar & Swinford Plants projects. We are seeking a dynamic and analytical Co-op Student to join our Engineering team. This role offers the unique opportunity to contribute to solve complex problems and develop new installations and improvements to the existing manufacturing process.

Within this role, the Engineering Co-Op will be required to build, assist and develop multiple projects, liaising with the project team and all associated departments on site relating to the engineering objects gaining hands on experience in a leading medical device company.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

To work in a safe manner and in compliance with all Vantive Health, Safety & Environment mandatory policies, standards and procedures
Assist and execute key plant projects ensuring timelines are met and deliverables achieved
Ability to write User Requirement Specifications and execute Design / Installation/ Operational/Performance Qualification activities as part of project execution
Ability to perform risk management and translate the results into action and implementation plans to then execute

Identify, develop and maintain stakeholder relationships
Support and adhere to personnel policies and procedures
Plan and prioritise their workload to ensure that agreed deadlines are met
Develop their knowledge of periodic updates to the Project Engineering Manager, Head of Engineering and other relevant personnel
Internal Contacts – Work with Production Managers, Supervisors, Engineers and Production Staff
External Contacts – Liaise with Suppliers and Vendors inputting to the validation of projects being handled

Job Requirements

Currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program in Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Operations Research, or a related field, with a strong academic record.
Available for a 6-9 month full-time co-op placement.
Demonstrated proficiency in software.
The ability to communicate and work with all manner of team members, in a conscientious and inclusive way
Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently and in teams.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively convey findings and recommendations.
Highly motivated self-starter and team worker

What We Offer:

Hands-on experience in a leading medical device/pharmaceutical company.
Opportunity to work on real-world problems and make impactful contributions.
Exposure to advanced Engineering tools, facilities and site specific content.
Mentorship from experienced professionals in the field of operational excellence and data analytics.
A dynamic and supportive work environment that fosters growth and learning.

Reasonable Accommodation

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Engineering Co-op Student

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