Engineering Co-op - Human Factors

Arthrex GmbH; Naples (FL); On-site; USD 20,664,000 - 30,307,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance (if 25 or more hours

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Free Onsite Medical Clinics

Free Onsite Lunch

Access to the Wellness Center

Job summary

Arthrex, Inc. is seeking a student pursuing a career in medical device design and development to support the Human Factors Engineering team in Naples, FL. The co-op runs January 2027 through June 2027, requiring 40 hours per week at our Naples facility.

You will assist in usability documentation, risk and complaints analyses, and usability testing, gaining hands-on experience in regulatory submissions and device development processes within a global medical device company.

Qualifications

• Full-time student pursuing a bachelor's or master's in Biomedical, Mechanical, Industrial Engineering or Human Factors.
• Junior or above; recent grads within six months may qualify.
• Availability for 40 hours per week in Naples, FL.

Responsibilities

• Generate or assist in generating human factors reports for regulatory submissions.
• Assist human factors analyses including complaints analyses, task analyses and risk analyses.
• Assist or participate in the planning, execution and review of usability testing of devices or concepts.

Skills

Basic computer skills

MS Office proficiency

Design controls knowledge

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Biomedical, Mechanical, Industrial Engineering or Human Factors

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

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. Job activities/responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, usability documentation creation, complaints analyses, assisting in risk analyses and usability testing. The individual will also work within the requirements of their tasks to deliver results and communicate issues in a timely, detailed 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 January 2027 – June 2027. The ideal candidate will have the availability to work 40 hours per week at our Naples, FL facility.

Main Objective:

To support the Human Factors Engineering team in various responsibilities and deliverables, while learning about medical device design processes and procedures.

Essential Duties and 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/Specialized Courses and/or Training:

• 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.

Arthrex Benefits are:

• 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
• 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