Engineering Intern - 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 an Intern pursuing a Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering or Materials Engineering degree. The selected Intern will support the engineering design staff on development projects including efforts focused on clinical application of Radio Frequency (RF) & Arthroscopic pump cassettes. 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 internship will run from January 2024 - April 2024. The ideal candidate will have the availability to work 40 hours per week at our Naples, FL facility.

Main Objective:

To support Engineering Design staff on development projects. Construct test fixtures and measurement methods to quantify performance of devices in benchtop setting. Evaluate options for R&D manufacturing methods for cost saving solutions on new and existing product designs.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Support design for manufacturability and testing of RF disposable plastic injected molded components.
• Support and evaluate RF Wrist Probe and Trident Arthroscopic Fluidics prototype development.
• R&D Project investigations, white papers, etc. 
• This is an in-office position located in Naples, FL; it is not a remote position.

Education and Experience:

• Recent graduate, junior, senior or graduate student progressing towards a college degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Materials Science Engineering or Aerospace Engineering 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.

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

Basic to intermediate computer skills. Be able to follow written and verbal direction.

Machine, Tools, and/or Equipment Skills:

PC; Familiarity with Microsoft Outlook; PowerPoint; Word and Excel. Solidworks; Minitab; Fax; Scanner.

Arthrex 2023 Benefits are:
• Medical Insurance (if 25 or more hours per week)
• Free Onsite Medical Clinics
• Free Onsite Lunch
• Volunteer PTO
• Access to the Wellness Center (For South 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 or protected veteran status.