Job Description

Requisition ID:              

65368                                

Title:

Product Development Co-op - Imaging and Resection

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 two students, pursuing an engineering degree to support the Imaging and Resection (I&R) Engineering team at Arthrex in Naples, FL. The I&R teams are responsible for supporting engineering efforts related to the development and manufacturing operations for Arthrex I&R products, respectively. The successful candidates will engage, develop, and document product development activities for new product equipment with guidance from the engineering staff. The individual will perform various test methods including development of new test methods and will be detail oriented in the execution and documentation of these test methods. The individual will also work within the requirements of their tasks to deliver results and communicate issues in a timely and accurate manner. Join our talented team at a global medical device company focused on Helping Surgeons Treat Their Patients Better™.

This co-op will run from July 2026 - December 2026. The ideal candidate will have the availability to work 40 hours per week at our Naples, FL facility.

Main Objective:

Co-op will work with Imaging and Resection department to gain experience in research, design, testing, and manufacturing of medical devices.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Determine types of tests to be performed to adequately evaluate product performance.
• Apply principles learned in school to hands-on situations, such as strength analysis, functional testing, failure analysis and documentation of results.
• Develop CAD models for prototype designs and test fixturing.
• Assist with research, testing & analysis.
• Identify and recommend process improvements for consumable manufacturing and evaluation.
• Attend regular departmental meetings and training sessions, symposiums, etc. as required.
• Review and perform systems analysis, testing, and documentation for various product lines.
• Participate in assigned projects including improvement analysis for new products or applications and develop requirements and specifications with team.
• Work within specifications provided to meet project goals and objectives in a timely and accurate manner.
• Support peers, project team members, and other departments with new product development, product line extensions, and product enhancements.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience:

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

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

• Ability to effectively communicate, oral and written, and possess the ability to work through technical issues.
• Statistical analysis experience in tools such as MiniTab preferred.
• Experience in design software, such Solidworks preferred.
• Prior experience with LabVIEW preferred.
• Knowledge of MATLAB preferred.

Machine, Tools, and/or Equipment Skills:

Knowledge of surgical equipment/instrumentation and mechanical testing equipment preferred.

Arthrex Benefits are:
• Medical Insurance (if 25 or more hours per week)
• Free Onsite Medical Clinics
• Free Onsite Lunch
• Volunteer PTO
• 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