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Engineering Co-op Spring 2027
Atricure INC · 🇺🇸 Minnetonka, MN
Sponsorship verdict
Sponsorship possible
One solid signal, not two — worth applying, and worth asking about sponsorship early.
- Employer is on a government sponsor recordThe US Department of Labor certified 7 H-1B/E-3 labor condition applications for this employer between Oct 2025 and Jun 2026 (latest Jun 2026) — the step every H-1B hire needs first. USCIS also records 4 H-1B approvals in FY2023. Source: LCA disclosure data (US Department of Labor (OFLC)).
- The posting doesn’t mention sponsorshipSilence isn’t a refusal — ask the recruiter before investing much time.
- No salary bar for this routeH-1B has no fixed salary bar: the employer must pay at least the prevailing wage for the role and area. Cap-subject employers enter a lottery weighted by wage level. Source: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/12/29/2025-23853/weighted-selection-process-for-registrants-and-petitioners-seeking-to-file-cap-subject-h-1b, rules effective 2026-02-27.
- Confirmed live todayWhen a source last listed this job as open.
US H-1B: cap-subject employers enter a lottery weighted by wage level — Level I gets 1 entry, Level IV gets 4 (DHS projected selection odds ≈15% at Level I to ≈61% at Level IV). Universities and non-profit research employers are cap-exempt. The $100,000 fee for new petitions from abroad is currently blocked by a court order (appeal pending).
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The US Department of Labor certified 7 H-1B/E-3 labor condition applications for this employer between Oct 2025 and Jun 2026 (latest Jun 2026) — the step every H-1B hire needs first. USCIS also records 4 H-1B approvals in FY2023. Source: LCA disclosure data (US Department of Labor (OFLC)).
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About the role
AtriCure, Inc. provides innovative technologies for the treatment of Afib and related conditions. Afib affects more than 33 million people worldwide. Electrophysiologists and cardiothoracic surgeons around the globe use AtriCure technologies for the treatment of Afib and reduction of Afib related complications. AtriCure’s Isolator® Synergy™ Ablation System is the first medical device to receive FDA approval for the treatment of persistent Afib. AtriCure’s AtriClip® Left Atrial Appendage Exclusion System products are the most widely sold LAA management devices worldwide. AtriCure’s Hybrid AF™ Therapy is a minimally invasive procedure that provides a lasting solution for long-standing persistent Afib patients. AtriCure’s cryoICE cryoSPHERE® probe is cleared for temporary ablation of peripheral nerves to block pain, providing pain relief in cardiac and thoracic procedures. For more information, visit AtriCure.com or follow us on Twitter @AtriCure. We foster a culture of inclusion by embracing diverse experiences and individuals where everyone’s authentic self is welcome. We offer supporting programs and resources that provide enriching and equitable opportunities for each person to contribute professionally and personally. POSITION SUMMARY: The Co-op/Intern is a college or college-bound student pursuing an engineering or quality-related degree and is interested in gaining experience in engineering, manufacturing, assembly techniques, process development, design principles and philosophies, along with quality assurance. The Co-op/Intern will support engineering, including both sustaining engineering and new product activities. The Co-op/Intern works quarter to quarter on a wide variety of projects. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE POSITION: • Responsible for testing, following guidelines described in the AtriCure Quality System, including test report writing • Perform research for engineering as assigned by a supervisor • Write process validation/qualification protocols, perform qualification activities, and analyze/document the results • Design test protocols, equipment and systems as assigned by supervisor • Responsible for supporting engineering activities and other company functions as assigned by supervisor • Document and install process equipment • Identify assembly process or equipment improvements • Support pilot build activities including production associate training, component and assembly flow, root cause analysis and inspection data organization/collection • Document all work in compliance with AtriCure Quality System requirements & corporate policies BASIC QUALIFICATIONS: • Currently pursuing an undergraduate degree in Biomedical, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering • High School diploma • Desire to initiate a mechanical/manufacturing/engineering career in future OTHER REQUIREMENTS: • Ability to regularly walk, sit, or stand as required • Ability to occasionally bend and push/pull • Ability to regularly lift up to 25 pounds, occasionally lift over 25 pounds • Ability to pass pre-employment drug screen and background check • 5% travel possibility Positions in Minnesota Minnesota pay range $21 — $25 USD AtriCure has a variety of benefits available for US based employees and their families. Examples include Medical & Dental beginning day 1 of employment, 401K plus match, 30 days of paid Parental Leave, in addition to maternity leave, for new moms and dads, Volunteer Time off, Pet Insurance, and more. Corporate-based employees also have full access to our on-site fitness center and cafeteria. To see a complete list of our benefits, please visit our careers website: https://www.atricure.com/careers-atricure/benefits . AtriCure participates in the federal E-Verify program to confirm the identity of and e