Engineering Intern

About the Role

Responsible for providing support for the engineering teams for commercialization of medical devices, primarily for the orthopedic industry including hip, knee, and spine segments. Three primary rotations are available with specific focuses on design and development, manufacturing engineering, and quality engineering.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the commercialization of complex new products.

• Design & Development Engineer Rotation:

• Conceptualize, design, and develop complex new products under general supervision.

• Assist in project aspects including timelines, prototypes, testing, and suppliers.

• Work on multiple projects simultaneously.

• Drive problem-solving of design-related issues.

• Research, specify, and recommend materials or alternative solutions.

• Generate documentation per Design Control Procedures.

• Assist in compliance with ISO, FDA, and other applicable regulations.

• Manufacturing Engineer Rotation:

• Support Design for Manufacturability (DFM).

• Support Device Master Record (DMR) development.

• Assist in developing product process flows including value stream mapping, process and product characteristics, and CTQ flow through.

• Assist in pFEMA development and team discussions, managing risk mitigation activities and testing.

• Support Control Plan (CP) development including inspection methodology, prevention controls, detection controls, reaction plans, inspection frequency rationale, and ongoing monitoring.

• Generate engineering test protocols and reports for process characterization and process testing.

• Quality Engineer Rotation:

• Monitor and analyze quality performance for new product development.

• Support device design for inspection.

• Participate in all quality activities associated with new product development.

• Generate gage designs.

• Analyze data and identify trends to improve process quality using statistical analysis and develop sampling rationale.

• Lead special quality projects for continuous improvement activities.

• Participate in internal and/or supplier audits.

• Occasional Duties:

• Special projects as assigned.

• Participation in cadaver studies.

• Train others in similar roles once competency is demonstrated.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Attention to detail required.
• Good written and verbal communication skills required.
• Ability to handle multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Ability to work under direct supervision.
• General understanding of human anatomy required.
• Understand how to apply geometric dimensioning and tolerance (GD&T) required.
• Self-starter/motivator for personal and professional growth.
• 3D CAD modeling experience preferred.
• Microsoft Office (particularly Excel) experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Working toward a bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Biomedical Engineering preferred.