Surgical R&D Co-Op, Starting Fall 2027

About the Role

Enovis Surgical R&D Co-Op, Starting Fall 2027

Location: Austin, TX

Program Duration: One-year commitment, 40 hours/week

As a key member of the Surgical Team, you will play an integral part in helping Enovis drive the medical technology industry forward. You will be fully integrated into the research and development teams to assist engineers and managers with all aspects of projects, from proposal to final design/release.

Key Responsibilities

• Participate as an active member of the New Product Development Team.
• Assist to identify surgeon requirements and product characteristics.
• Confer with cross-functional teams (e.g., Manufacturing Engineering, Purchasing, Regulatory) and complete assigned tasks.
• Assist Product Development Engineers to create product designs.
• Use 3-D Modeling to document designs and design changes.
• Assist to complete 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 (e.g., 3D printed models, metal prototypes) and present them for evaluation.
• Maintain all documentation necessary 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 using appropriate planning software and report on project progress to upper management.
• Develop detailed engineering drawings, perform CAD modeling, and release through an ECO system.
• Work through an internal prototype shop or contract with a vendor for prototype development.
• Schedule and direct product team meetings as needed, ensuring timeliness of project execution.
• Maintain existing product lines and write ECOs for general product improvement.
• Rely on instructions and pre-established guidelines to perform job functions.
• Work under immediate supervision.
• Perform other duties as directed.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• 3-D Modeling
• CAD modeling
• Planning software (for project plans)

Qualifications

• Must complete at least the first two years of an undergraduate degree in engineering and maintain a minimum overall GPA of 3.0.
• Working on completion of a degree in Mechanical Engineering, Bio-medical Engineering with a mechanical track emphasis, or equivalent.
• Deep interest in medical devices and/or orthopedics is required.
• Analytical skills: Synthesizes complex or diverse information.
• Design skills: Demonstrates attention to detail.
• Problem Solving skills: Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; gathers and analyzes information skillfully; develops alternative solutions; uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.
• Project Management skills: Communicates changes and progress.
• Technical Skills: Assesses own strengths and weaknesses; pursues training and development opportunities; strives to continuously build knowledge and skills.
• Oral Communication skills: Speaks clearly and persuasively; listens and gets clarification.
• Written Communication skills: Writes clearly and informatively; varies writing style; able to read and interpret written information. Writes detailed test protocols/reports.
• Quality Management skills: Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness.
• Business Acumen: Understands business implications of decisions.
• Diversity awareness: Shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences; promotes a harassment-free environment.
• Judgment: Exhibits sound and accurate judgment; includes appropriate people in decision-making.
• Safety and Security awareness: Observes safety and security procedures; reports potentially unsafe conditions; uses equipment and materials properly.
• Demonstrates commitment to the Enovis Compliance & Ethics Program, Code of Conduct, Sales and Marketing Code of Conduct, AdvaMed Code of Ethics, and all supporting and applicable regulations, policies and procedures.
• Demonstrates commitment to Enovis Values, Mission and Vision.