Electrical Engineering Intern

Arthrex, Inc. is a global medical device company and a leader in new product development and medical education in orthopedics. Join our talented team at a global medical device company focused on Helping Surgeons Treat Their Patients Better™.

Main Objective:

Responsibilities include performing mechanical and biomechanical research in support of internal test requests, and to supervise these same activities for a team of engineers and specialists.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Supervise biomechanical testing staff to facilitate the internal needs regarding product development, verification, and regulatory submission
• Supervise research to facilitate evaluation of new technologies and design concepts
• Provide leadership to staff regarding development, implementation, and interpretation of results of biomechanical testing
• Monitor staff workloads, identify inefficiencies, and report to upper management regarding resource management and requirements
• Participate in the Design History process during product development with specific responsibility in facilitating verification and regulatory activities
• Develop and implement testing procedures and methods.
• Facilitate identification of new technologies that may benefit Arthrex product development
• Design and implement post-market research to support existing devices and technologies
• Audit and create technical reports, maintain and create various engineering test environments, and disseminate information to facilitate product development decision making.
• Provide support to Engineering Teams, Legal, Quality Assurance, Regulatory Affairs, Product Management, Sterilization, and Marketing departments as needed.
• Ensure training of direct reports to support data integrity and promote lab safety.
• Monitor and support the professional development of the research staff.
• Track personal and team metrics and report to upper management.
• Promote and facilitate the strategic plan and goals of the Orthopedic Research Department.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelors degree required; Masters degree preferred
• 5 years of experience in a lab environment or in engineering required

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

• Should have basic understanding of metal and polymer properties and mechanical and chemical test equipment. 
• Must be able to use mechanical test lab equipment in a proficient manner to acquire data/test results. 
• Good documentation skills and the ability to write accurate test procedures/summaries/reports upon completion of requested tests required. 
• Knowledge of basic anatomy and ASTM standards for medical devices a plus.
• Experience in leading a team is a plus.

Machine, Tools, and/or Equipment Skills:

Instruments used will include Materials Testing Systems, Molecular Weight equipment, Differential Scanning calorimeters, custom made testing apparatuses, and data acquisition systems.

Arthrex Benefits

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Company-Provided Life Insurance
• Voluntary Life Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Supplemental Insurance Plans (Accident, Cancer, Hospital, Critical Illness)
• Matching 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Annual Bonus
• Wellness Incentive Program
• Free Onsite Medical Clinics
• Free Onsite Lunch
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Trip of a Lifetime
• Paid Parental Leave
• Paid Time Off
• Volunteer PTO
• Employee Assistance Provider (EAP)

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

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