Engineering Co-op - Manufacturing Validation

Arthrex; Ave Maria (FL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance (40 hrs+)

Employee Assistance Program

Free Onsite Medical Clinics

Free Onsite Lunch

Volunteer PTO

Wellness Center access

Job summary

Arthrex, Inc. in Ave Maria, FL is seeking a Engineering Co-op to support the Quality Validation Engineering team in manufacturing process validations.

The role focuses on learning and documenting validations under guidance from engineers, performing statistical analyses, and contributing to protocol writing. The co-op runs January 2027 through June 2027, requires 40 hours per week on-site at the Ave Maria facility, and offers hands-on exposure to CNC machining, injection molding, and inspection

Qualifications

• Enrolled as a full-time student pursuing a bachelor’s degree in engineering (Mechanical, Biomedical or Chemical preferred).
• Sophomore or junior standing; recent graduates within six months may qualify.

Responsibilities

• Assist ongoing CNC Machining, Injection Molding, and cleaning validations for implants/instruments.
• Assist in protocol writing, data assessment, and content.

Skills

Technical writing

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering (pursuing)

Tools

Minitab

Microsoft Office

Job description

Engineering Co-op - Manufacturing Validation

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. We are searching for a co-op pursuing an engineering degree to support the Validation Engineering team at AMIE. The successful candidate will prepare, execute, and document validations with guidance from the engineering staff. The individual will perform statistical data analysis and will be detail-oriented in the execution and documentation of the validation protocols. The individual will also work within the requirements of their tasks to deliver results and communicate issues in a timely 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 Ave Maria, FL facility.

Main Objective

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.

Essential Duties And 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.

Education And Experience

• 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.)

Knowledge And Skill Requirements / Specialized Courses And/or Training

• Strong technical writing skills preferred.


• Prior statistical data analysis experience preferred (Minitab).

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


• Volunteer PTO (8 hours)


• 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