Engineering Co-op - Manufacturing Validation

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 an engineering student to support the Quality Validation Engineering team in Ave Maria, FL (AMIE). This team is responsible for supporting all equipment qualifications and process validations for component manufacturing. The successful candidate will prepare, execute, and document validations with guidance from the engineering staff, perform statistical data analysis, be detail‑oriented in the execution and documentation of validation protocols, and work within task requirements to deliver results and communicate issues timely and accurately. Join our talented team focused on Helping Surgeons Treat Their Patients Better™. The main objective of this co‑op is to learn the manufacturing process of medical devices (implants and instruments) and how to qualify/validate from machining to final cleaning in a medical device company.

Responsibilities

• Assist in ongoing CNC Machining, Injection Molding, and cleaning validations to validate systems/processes used for manufacturing of implants and instruments for MPIs, insourcing, and process improvement projects.
• Assist in protocol & report writing, data assessment, and content.
• Inspect parts for validation studies.
• Perform Minitab statistical data analysis.
• Assist in software validation of inspection measurement systems.
• Assist in writing of protocol deviations and investigation.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

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

Qualifications

Strong technical writing skills preferred. Prior statistical data analysis experience preferred (Minitab). Familiarity with PC and 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 the Ave Maria, FL facility.