Engineering Co-op - Product Development - Foot & Ankle and Trauma

Arthrex, Inc. is a global medical device company and a leader in new product development and medical education in orthopedics. Arthrex is actively searching for a student pursuing a Biomedical or Mechanical Engineering degree to support the Foot & Ankle and Trauma Engineering team in Naples, FL.  The Foot & Ankle and Trauma product development team is responsible for the design and development of all foot, ankle and trauma implants and respective instruments. The successful candidate will help design orthopedic devices using CAD (SolidWorks and/or Creo), assist in cadaver labs, help coordinate prototyping, and assist engineers with documentation. The individual must be able to perform the assigned tasks accurately and in a timely manner, be detail oriented, able to communicate effectively, accountable and have some CAD knowledge.  Join our talented team at a global medical device company focused on Helping Surgeons Treat Their Patients Better™.

This co-op will run from January 2027 – June 2027. The ideal candidate will have the availability to work 40 hours per week at our Naples, FL facility.

Main Objective:

To develop an engineering student in technical proficiency and soft skills to a level suitable for an entry-level engineering position.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Determine types of tests to be performed to adequately evaluate product performance.
• Assist with CAD modeling, Design History Files (DHF) documentation, research, strength analysis, functional testing, and failure analysis.
• Execute design ECOs within the product lifecycle management (PLM) system.
• Provide support to cadaver lab, peers, project team members, and other departments with new product development, product line extensions, and product enhancements.
• Coordinate prototypes procurement.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience:

• Enrolled as a full-time student pursuing a bachelor's degree in Biomedical or Mechanical Engineering, or a recent Biomedical or Mechanical Engineering graduate required.  Junior or above preferred.
  (Recent graduates must be within six months of their graduation date to qualify.)

Knowledge and Skill Requirements/Specialized Courses and/or Training:

• Basic to intermediate computer skills. Be able to follow written and verbal direction.
• Experience with CAD required.   Creo and/or SolidWorks preferred

Machine, Tools, and/or Equipment Skills:

PC; Familiarity with Microsoft Outlook; PowerPoint; Word and Excel. Fax; Scanner. 

Arthrex Benefits are:

• Medical Insurance (if 25 or more hours per week), including access to telehealth services
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Free Onsite Medical Clinics 
• Free Onsite Lunch 
• Volunteer PTO (8 hours)
• Access to the Wellness Center (For South West Florida positions only) 

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law.