What are the responsibilities and job description for the Product Development Co-op - Electromechanical Design position at Arthrex?
Requisition ID: 63768 Title:Product Development Co-op - Electromechanical DesignDivision:Arthrex, Inc. (US01)Location:Naples, FL
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, are seeking two students pursuing a Mechanical, Electrical or Computer Engineering degree. The selected students will support the engineering design staff on development projects including electromechanical design of Trident Console and Synergy Power devices. Responsibilities will include designing parts and assemblies, performing design characterization and feasibility testing, constructing test fixtures and measurement methods to quantify performance and reliability 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 January 2026 – June 2026. 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 for electromechanical devices, systems and test apparatus.
Essential Duties And Responsibilities
Ability to effectively communicate, orally and in writing and possess the ability to work through technical issues.
Machine, Tools, And/or Equipment Skills
PC; Familiarity with Microsoft Outlook; PowerPoint; Word and Excel.
Arthrex Benefits Are
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, are seeking two students pursuing a Mechanical, Electrical or Computer Engineering degree. The selected students will support the engineering design staff on development projects including electromechanical design of Trident Console and Synergy Power devices. Responsibilities will include designing parts and assemblies, performing design characterization and feasibility testing, constructing test fixtures and measurement methods to quantify performance and reliability 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 January 2026 – June 2026. 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 for electromechanical devices, systems and test apparatus.
Essential Duties And Responsibilities
- Supporting Trident Console, Synergy Power and Disposable development and prototyping.
- Develop mechanical, electrical, programmable fixtures, test jigs, and test methods.
- Assist with Fluids-related NextGen NanoResector accessories.
- Assemble, debug, and evaluate (test) engineering prototypes.
- Continue operation and data management for the Trident Dependability Testing.
- Support R&D project investigations.
- Other duties as assigned.
- Enrolled as a full-time student pursuing a Electrical, Mechanical or Computer Engineering engineering degree or a recent graduate within the last six months required. Junior or above preferred. (Students who have recently graduated are only eligible to work as an intern/co-op up to six months from their graduation date.)
- Having completed coursework in electronics and software programming preferred.
- Statistical analysis experience preferred.
- Experience in ECAD tools, Solidworks and Minitab preferred.
- Prior experience in Python preferred.
- Must have a minimum grade point average of 3.0.
Ability to effectively communicate, orally and in writing and possess the ability to work through technical issues.
Machine, Tools, And/or Equipment Skills
PC; Familiarity with Microsoft Outlook; PowerPoint; Word and Excel.
Arthrex 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)
