Engineering Co-op - OrthoBiologics/Vet

Arthrex is a global medical device company and leader in orthopedics medical education. With a corporate mission of Helping Surgeons Treat Their Patients Better™, Arthrex has pioneered the field of arthroscopy and develops more than 1,000 innovative products and procedures each year that support all aspects of orthopedics. We are searching for a co-op pursuing an Engineering degree to support the Orthobiologics/Vet Engineering team here in sunny Naples, FL. This role will help drive product innovation and support the Angel Systems. The co-op will have the opportunity to design and evaluate medical device prototypes and build working relationships with internal departments. The successful candidate will be excited to learn and demonstrate excellent time management skills. Join our talented team!

This Co-op will run from July 2024 – December 2024. The ideal candidate will have the availability to work 40 hours per week at our Naples, FL facility.

Main Objective:  

The OrthoBiologics/Vet Engineering Department is seeking a Co-op to support and assist with product development efforts of the Angel Systems. This Co-op will be responsible for CAD modeling, drawing updates, reverse engineering of products, and the ability to present data/results from product testing to cross-functional teams. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Support product development process.
• Reverse engineer products (Ex: Test Fixtures). 
• Facilitate engineering change orders.                                             
• Update CAD models and create engineering drawings. 
• Assist with maintenance projects and performance evaluation of products. 
• Write and perform protocols. 
• This is an in-office position located in Naples, FL; it is not a remote position. 

Education and Experience: 

• Enrolled as a full-time student pursuing a Bachelor's Degree in Engineering required, preferably in Mechanical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering or Bioengineering. (Students who have recently graduated are only eligible to work as an intern/co-op up to six months from their graduation date.) 
• General understanding of engineering design process preferred. 
• Basic knowledge of anatomy/ physiology a plus. 
• Excellent organization and leadership skills. 
• Must have a minimum grade point average of 3.0. 

Machine, Tools, and/or Equipment Skills: 

• Experience with CAD software (Solidworks, Creo, or AutoCAD) required. 
• Proficiency with the Microsoft Suite (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) required.