Engineering Co-op - Radio Frequency Ablation

Arthrex is a global medical device company and leader in orthopedics medical education. With a corporate mission of Helping Surgeons Treat Their Patients Better™, Arthrex has pioneered the field of arthroscopy and develops more than 1,000 innovative products and procedures each year that support all aspects of orthopedics. The Imaging and Resection Engineering Team, based in Naples, FL, is seeking a Co-op pursuing an Engineering degree. The selected Co-op will support the engineering design staff on development projects including efforts focused around Radio Frequency Ablation products. Responsibilities will include constructing test fixtures and measurement methods to quantify performance of devices in benchtop setting and evaluate options for R&D manufacturing methods for cost saving solutions on new and existing product designs.

This Co-op will run from July 2024 - December 2024. The ideal candidate will have the availability to work 40 hours per week at our Naples, FL facility.

Main Objective:  

Co-op will work with the Engineering department to gain experience in research, design, testing, and manufacturing of medical devices.  

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Determine types of tests to be performed to adequately evaluate product performance. 
• Apply principles learned in school to hands-on situations, such as strength analysis, functional testing, failure analysis and documentation of results. 
• Assist with research, testing & analysis. 
• Identify and recommend process improvements for consumable manufacturing and evaluation. 
• Attend regular departmental meetings and training sessions, symposiums, etc. as required. 
• Review and perform systems analysis, testing, and documentation for various product lines. 
• Participate in assigned projects including improvement analysis for new products or applications and develop requirements and specifications with team.  
• Work within specifications provided to meet project goals and objectives in a timely and accurate manner.
• Support peers, project team members, and other departments with new product development, product line extensions, and product enhancements. 
• Assist with other duties as assigned. 

 Education and Experience: 

• Enrolled as a full-time student pursuing a Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, or a recent Engineering graduate, required. (Students who have recently graduated are only eligible to work as an intern/co-op up to six months from their graduation date.) 
• Statistical analysis experience preferred.  
• Must have a minimum grade point average of 3.0.

Knowledge and Skill Requirements /Specialized Courses and/or Training: 

Ability to effectively communicate, oral and written, and possess the ability to work through technical issues. 

Machine, Tools, and/or Equipment Skills:  

Knowledge of surgical equipment/instrumentation and mechanical testing equipment preferred. 

PC, ProEngineer or other 3D modeling software a plus.