Biomechanical Engineering Intern
About The Position
Orpyx is a leading health technology company focused on improving outcomes for individuals with diabetes through remote care and continuous foot monitoring. Their primary product, the Orpyx Sensory Insole System, aims to prevent diabetic foot ulcers. The company is ISO 13485 certified and emphasizes a whole-person approach to chronic disease management. This internship role is designed for someone eager to contribute meaningfully over the summer, working on designing and implementing testing protocols, performing root cause analysis, and supporting product reliability assessments within a cross-functional team.
Requirements
- Pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Biomedical Engineering or a related Engineering field
- Proven data collection and data analysis experience
- Excellent diagnostic and problem-solving skills
- Comfortable working with hand and power tools, electro-mechanical devices, test equipment (i.e. Mark-10, Instron) and 3D printers is considered an asset
- Familiarity with data analysis software packages such as PowerBI, Python, etc. is considered an asset.
- Familiarity with CAD design tools such as SolidWorks, Fusion360, etc. is considered an asset
- Strong preference for candidates who are pragmatic perfectionists
- Brings creative energy to the development and execution of projects
- A self-starter with strong communications skills who can work well independently and in a team environment
- Excellent English communication skills, both verbal and written
- Familiarity with Quality Management Systems (ISO 13485 or 9001) considered an asset
Nice To Haves
- Comfortable working with hand and power tools, electro-mechanical devices, test equipment (i.e. Mark-10, Instron) and 3D printers
- Familiarity with data analysis software packages such as PowerBI, Python, etc.
- Familiarity with CAD design tools such as SolidWorks, Fusion360, etc.
- Familiarity with Quality Management Systems (ISO 13485 or 9001)
Responsibilities
- Owning the full lifecycle of assigned tests — setup, operation, teardown, data collection, and analysis
- Coordinating sample preparation and test scheduling with engineering, operations and production
- Preparing clear and concise summary reports for the engineering team to review
- Analyzing results and provide recommendations for improvements
- Designing test fixtures, jigs, and tooling to support testing and product development using CAD software
- Producing detailed technical drawings for the purpose of manufacturing
- Assembling prototypes required for testing of new designs
- Performing structured teardowns and root cause investigations of returned product
- Designing and implementing testing tools and methodologies intended to improve product reliability
- Modifying and generating work instructions to support the hand-off of assembly to production
- Actively leverage AI tools to assist with data analysis, test documentation, and workflow efficiency
Stand Out From the Crowd
Upload your resume and get instant feedback on how well it matches this job.
What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
