Surgical R&D Co-Op, Starting Summer 2027

About the Role

The Enovis Surgical Co-op is a one-year program designed for students to work with new product development groups in Austin, TX. You will be fully integrated into the research and development teams, assisting engineers and managers with all aspects of projects from proposal to final design/release. This role requires a commitment of 40 hours per week for a full calendar year.

Key Responsibilities

• Participate as an active member of the New Product Development Team.
• Assist in identifying surgeon requirements and product characteristics.
• Confer with cross-functional teams (e.g., Manufacturing Engineering, Purchasing, Regulatory) and complete assigned tasks.
• Assist Product Development Engineers in creating product designs.
• Use 3-D Modeling to document designs and design changes.
• Assist in completing the Design Dossier.
• Participate in surgeon symposia, focus groups, and KOL (Key Opinion Leader) meetings.
• Attend surgical laboratory demonstrations for learning purposes.
• Work with marketing and customers to develop conceptual designs, presenting them via 3D printed models or metal prototypes.
• Maintain documentation for a Design History File (DHF), including Design Input Documents, Design Validation Plans/Reports, Test Protocols/Reports, and Design Input/Output Matrix.
• Develop project plans and report on project progress to upper management.
• Develop detailed engineering drawings, CAD modeling, and release through the ECO system.
• Work with internal prototype shops or vendors to develop prototypes.
• Schedule and direct product team meetings and ensure timely project execution.
• Maintain existing product lines and write ECOs for product improvement.
• Perform other duties as directed.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Pursuing a degree in Mechanical Engineering or Biomedical Engineering.
• Deep interest in medical devices and/or orthopedics.
• Experience with 3-D Modeling.
• Experience with CAD modeling.
• Experience developing project plans.
• Experience maintaining documentation for a Design History File (DHF).
• Experience with ECO system for releases.

Qualifications

• Must have completed at least the first two years of an undergraduate degree in engineering.
• Maintain a minimum overall GPA of 3.0.
• Working towards completion of a degree in Mechanical Engineering, Bio-medical Engineering with a mechanical track emphasis, or equivalent.
• Demonstrates competencies in:
• Analytical thinking
• Design and attention to detail
• Problem Solving
• Project Management
• Technical Skills
• Oral Communication
• Written Communication (including writing detailed test protocols/reports)
• Quality Management
• Business Acumen
• Diversity awareness
• Judgment
• Safety and Security procedures
• Commitment to Enovis Compliance & Ethics Program, Code of Conduct, AdvaMed Code of Ethics, and applicable regulations.
• Commitment to Enovis Values, Mission, and Vision.