Engineering Co-op - Human Factors

About the role

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 a student pursuing a career in medical device design and development to support the Human Factors Engineering team in Naples, FL. The Human Factors Engineering team is responsible for supporting human factors engineering activities for medical device development projects and regulatory submissions across Arthrex. The ideal candidate would be pursuing a degree in Biomedical, Mechanical, Industrial Engineering or Human Factors. Main Objective: To support the Human Factors Engineering team in various responsibilities and deliverables, while learning about medical device design processes and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Generate or assist in generating human factors engineering reports and documentation for regulatory submissions, such as Medical Device Regulation (MDR) remediation/resubmissions.
• Assist in human factors analyses, such as complaints analyses, task analyses and risk analyses.
• Assist or participate in the planning, execution and review of usability testing of devices or concepts for various development projects.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience

Enrolled as a full-time student pursuing a bachelor’s or master’s degree in Biomedical, Mechanical, Industrial Engineering, Human Factors or related field or recent graduate with a degree in Biomedical, Mechanical, Industrial Engineering, Human Factors or related field within the last six months required. Junior or above preferred. (Recent graduates must be within six months of their graduation date to qualify.)

Knowledge and Skill Requirements

Basic to intermediate computer skills. Be able to follow written and verbal direction. Knowledge about design controls or the medical device development process preferred. Machine, Tools, And/or Equipment Skills: PC; Familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite.

Benefits

• Medical Insurance (if 25 or more hours per week), including access to telehealth services
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Free Onsite Medical Clinics
• Free Onsite Lunch
• Volunteer PTO (8 hours)
• Access to the Wellness Center (For South West Florida positions only)

Schedule

This co-op will run from January 2027 – June 2027. The ideal candidate will have the availability to work 40 hours per week at our Naples, FL facility.