2026 Fall Co-Op, Development Engineer - PMI

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 Must Be

• Actively enrolled in an academic program for the entire 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
• Pursuing a B.S./B.E. degree in engineering discipline. Mechanical or Biomedical majors preferred
• GPA of 3.2+ preferred

Required Skills

• Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio
• Computer Aided Design Systems, GD&T experience
• Project management skills
• Product development experience

Travel Expectations

None; optional opportunities may be available.

EEO/M/F/Vet/Disability

Zimmer Biomet is an equal opportunity employer.