Research and Development Intern/Co-Op

Ourmission is to improve the standard of patient care and quality of healthcare delivery by providing the best endoscopic products and services with a focus on QUALITY, CLINICALLY RELEVANT INNOVATION, and SIMPLICITY. Through leading edge R&D and manufacturing, PENTAX Medical provides endoscopic imaging devices and solutions to the global medical community.

Position Opening: Research and Development Inter/Co-op

Why JOIN Us?

We are an established medical device leader that is preparing for high growth. This means that PENTAX is looking to invest in its team and provide a collaborative and encouraging work environment.

PENTAX Medical is proud of its comprehensive benefits program and generous Paid Time Off and Holiday policy.

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The role will play a crucial role in supporting the development and testing of medical devices by assisting with various tasks, including testing, data collection, experimental setup, and documentation to support the development aimed at improving user/patient outcomes.

Responsibilities of Research and Development Inter/Co-op

• Assist in the design, prototyping, and testing of medical devices and components
• Conduct laboratory experiments and bench testing to evaluate device performance
• Analyze and document data from design verification and/or validation activities
• Support the preparation of technical reports, design documentation, under the guidance of R&D engineers
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Quality, Regulatory Affairs, and Manufacturing as needed
• Help maintain lab equipment, supplies, and organization
• Perform literature reviews on relevant biomedical technologies or clinical needs
• Assist with CAD modeling, prototyping (3D printing, machining), or finite element analysis (as applicable)

  • Other duties as assigned

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's in Biomedical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Materials Science, or related field
• Strong interest in medical device design and development
• Familiarity with design tools such as SolidWorks, AutoCAD, or similar (preferred)
• Basic knowledge of FDA design control principles and ISO standards (preferred)
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication
• Self-motivated and eager to learn in a collaborative, fast-paced environment
• Organized, able to manage time to handle multiple tasks to meet deadlines
• Prior experience in a laboratory setting or with medical device R&D is a plus.