
At Zimmer Biomet, we believe in pushing the boundaries of innovation and driving our mission forward. As a global medical technology leader for nearly 100 years, a patient’s mobility is enhanced by a Zimmer Biomet product or technology every 8 seconds.
As a Zimmer Biomet team member, you will share in our commitment to providing mobility and renewed life to people around the world. To support our talent team, we focus on development opportunities, robust employee resource groups (ERGs), a flexible working environment, location specific competitive total rewards, wellness incentives and a culture of recognition and performance awards. We are committed to creating an environment where every team member feels included, respected, empowered and recognised.
Join Zimmer Biomet's Development Co-Op Program!
Our co-op program is a multi-rotational commitment aligned to your school's cooperative program curriculum. While at ZB, students will act as engineers managing daily research and development tasks in a global MedTech organization. As part of the Development Co-Op cohort, you are encouraged to bring innovative solutions to real world challenges. Co-Op managers and ambassadors encourage the development of our student team members by offering technical trainings, certifications, workshops, networking sessions and more, in addition to daily work life.
Students interested in this opportunity should be able to rotate 3-5 times at Zimmer Biomet, including Spring and Fall full-time work assignments, and should be willing to temporarily relocate for on-site assignments.
Generally speaking, development co-ops are responsible for the design, development, and processing of orthopedic implants, instruments and technologies under the direction of a project leader or manager.
This role provides hands-on experience in hardware and electrical engineering while contributing to the design, testing, verification, and documentation of innovative medical devices.
Support critical New Product Introduction (NPI) projects for the Surgical Business Unit by conducting verification testing, developing Design History File (DHF) documentation, and assisting with product development activities. Partner with cross-functional teams to ensure product quality, regulatory compliance, and on-time project execution.
None; optional opportunities may arise.
EOE/M/F/Vet/Disability

Zimmer Biomet is a global medical technology leader with a comprehensive portfolio designed to maximize mobility and improve health. We advance our mission to alleviate pain and improve the quality of life for patients around the world with our innovative products and suite of integrated digital and robotic technologies leverage data, data analytics and artificial intelligence. Founded in 1927 and based in Warsaw, Zimmer Biomet has operations in more than 25 countries and sales in more than 100 countries. We maintain world-class scientific facilities and resources and collaborate with leading clinicians and researchers around the world.
Awards and Recognitions
• Forbes: America's Best Companies 2026
• Workhuman: Luminary Award 2025 & Innovator Award 2024
• TIME: America's Best Companies [Mid-Size] 2024
• Great Place to Work - Best Workplaces: Switzerland & Poland 2025
• Great Place to Work Certified 2025 - 2026: USA, Poland, India, Colombia, Ireland, Puerto Rico, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Switzerland
• MedTech: Breakthrough Award Best New Technology Solution in Orthopedics 2025
• Top Employers Institute: China 2025
• VETS Indexes: 4 Star Employer 2025