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Requisition ID:               67401                                 Title: Engineering Co-op - Product Development - Radio Frequency Ablation 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 a student pursuing an engineering degree to support the Radio Frequency Ablation (RFA) Engineering team at Arthrex in Naples, FL. The RFA team is responsible for supporting engineering efforts related to the development and manufacturing operations for Arthrex RFA products. The successful candidate will engage, develop, and document product development activities for RF surgical probes and equipment with guidance from the engineering staff. The individual will perform various test methods including development of new test methods and will be detail oriented in the execution and documentation of these test methods. 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 Naples, FL facility. Main Objective: Co-op will work with the Radio Frequency Ablation (RFA) surgical probe department to gain experience in research, design, testing, and manufacturing of medical devices. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: • Assist in the determination and execution of appropriate test methods to evaluate product performance, failure modes, root-cause analysis and document results. • Develop CAD models for prototype designs and test fixturing. • Participate in cross-functional projects involving new product development, production line enhancements, and process improvement initiatives. • Identify and recommend design and process improvements to consumable manufacturing and evaluation processes. • Work within established specifications to achieve project goals with a cross-functional team. • Support multiple project teams and other departments in new product development and manufacturing. • 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 studying Mechanical or Biomedical Engineering preferred. (Recent graduates must be within six months of their graduation date to qualify.) • Prior experience with electromechanical systems preferred. 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. • Statistical analysis experience in tools such as MiniTab preferred. • Experience in design software, such Solidworks preferred. • Prior experience with LabVIEW preferred. • Knowledge of MATLAB preferred. Machine, Tools, and/or Equipment Skills: Knowledge of surgical equipment/instrumentation and mechanical testing equipment preferred. 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 .

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Engineering Co-op - Product Development - Radio Frequency Ablation
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 Naples, FL facility.
Co-op will work with the Radio Frequency Ablation (RFA) surgical probe department to gain experience in research, design, testing, and manufacturing of medical devices.
Assist in the determination and execution of appropriate test methods to evaluate product performance, failure modes, root-cause analysis and document results.
Develop CAD models for prototype designs and test fixturing.
Participate in cross-functional projects involving new product development, production line enhancements, and process improvement initiatives.
Identify and recommend design and process improvements to consumable manufacturing and evaluation processes.
Work within established specifications to achieve project goals with a cross-functional team.
Support multiple project teams and other departments in new product development and manufacturing.
Other duties as assigned.
(Recent graduates must be within six months of their graduation date to qualify.)
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.
Free Onsite Medical Clinics
Free Onsite Lunch
Volunteer PTO (8 hours)
Access to the Wellness Center (For South West Florida positions only)

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Enrolled as a full-time student pursuing a bachelor's degree in engineering, or a recent engineering graduate, required. Students studying Mechanical or Biomedical Engineering preferred.
Prior experience with electromechanical systems preferred.
Statistical analysis experience in tools such as MiniTab preferred.
Experience in design software, such Solidworks preferred.
Prior experience with LabVIEW preferred.
Knowledge of MATLAB preferred.
Knowledge of surgical equipment/instrumentation and mechanical testing equipment preferred.

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