R&D Engineer Intern (Summer 2027)

EXALTA Group's; Marquette (MI); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

EXALTA is seeking a 3-month summer intern to support R&D functional engineering teams in Marquette, MI. You will work on cross-functional design teams to develop new products, address design and process issues, and maintain device master records.

You will also participate in design control and risk management activities while gaining exposure to surgical procedures and innovative design solutions. The internship emphasizes hands-on, self-starting work, with the ability to work independently and

Qualifications

• Pursuing Biomedical or Mechanical Engineering degree.
• Familiar with Solid Modeling, GD&T and CAD systems.
• Understanding of ISO 13485 design/process controls is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Work on cross-functional design teams to develop new products and maintain device master records, including prints, inspection sheets, and BOMs.
• Participate in design control and risk management activities.
• Learn surgical procedure concepts to develop innovative customer-focused solutions.
• Create SLA prototype models to evaluate new design concepts.
• Evaluate manufacturability and suggest design/process adjustments and quality improvements.
• Engage in selection, development, and testing of tools, fixtures, machinery, and equipment used in manufacturing.
• Collaborate with design, engineering, process, and production teams to meet quality, productivity, and cost targets.

Skills

Critical Thinking

Mechanical Skills

Excel / Minitab

Independent Decision Making

Education

Biomedical or Mechanical Engineering (pursuing)

Tools

Solid Modeling

GD&T

CAD Systems

Job description

Reports to: Sr. R&D Manager

POSITION SUMMARY

This internship is responsible for supporting the R&D functional engineering teams with general engineering tasks. These tasks involve working with the design, process, quality, and system engineering functions. They will be a self-starter, have a hands-on approach in performing their work duties, and be able to work independently.

This is a 3-month summer internship, onsite in Marquette, MI.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Work on cross-functional design teams to develop new product, address design, process, quality, or system issues, and maintain existing device master records (DMR) that include but not limited to product prints, quality inspection sheets, standard work instructions, Bill of Materials, manufacturing prints, process flows and process controls.
• Participate in design control and risk management activities.
• Learn aspects of surgical procedures in order to develop innovative solutions to solve/satisfy customer needs.
• Generate the creation of SLA prototype models to evaluate new design concepts.
• Evaluate product design for manufacturability (DFM) and suggest design process adjustments and quality improvements.
• Engage in the selection, development, and testing of tools, fixtures, machinery, and equipment used in manufacturing.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with design, engineering, process, and/or production teams to meet quality, productivity, and cost objectives.
• Other duties as assigned.

*This is not an exhaustive list of duties or functions and may not necessarily comprise all of the essential functions.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED AND/OR PREFERRED

• Must be pursuing a degree with discipline in Biomedical or Mechanical Engineering
• Familiar with Solid Modeling, GD&T and CAD systems
• Basic understanding of design or process control per ISO 13485
• Basic understanding of project management is preferred but not required
• Experience using Microsoft Office Software Tools

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Technical Competencies

• Critical Thinking and Problem Solving
• Mechanical background
• Excel and or Minitab experience preferred
• Decision making, ability to work independently and make decisions

Behavioral & Basic Skill Competencies

• Ability to Effectively Communicate with a Team
• Results Oriented with Quality and Customer Focus
• Adaptability
• Interpersonal Skills and Relationship Building

Schedule & Internship Details

• Full-time schedule available during summer break (up to 40 hours per week).

EXALTA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We respect every employee as an individual, and we hire and promote based on qualifications, performance, and potential - without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status.