2026 Fall Co-Op, Development Engineer

What You Can Expect

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.

How You'll Create Impact

• Design control element generation (i.e. Risk analysis, DFMEAs, design reviews)
• Participate in cross functional project teams
• Complaint investigations
• Technical report writing
• May participate in cadaveric studies

What Makes You Stand Out

• Demonstrates excellent technical writing and verbal communication skills
• Able to effectively work within a team and cross functionally
• Demonstrates advanced problem solving skills through the use of quality and statistical tools
• Can handle multiple tasks and projects at once
• Must work in an FDA regulated environment

Your Background

• Actively enrolled in an academic program for the full duration of the assignment
• Available to work full-time (40 hours/week) during the co-op term
• Authorized to work in the U.S. without employer sponsorship
• Sophomore status or higher pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Biomedical Engineering, or other related engineering science
• GPA of 3.2+ preferred

Travel Expectations

None

EEO/M/F/Vet/Disability

Zimmer Biomet is an Equal Opportunity Employer.