Intern - MedTech Innovation

Carlsmed • Carlsbad, CA

11d • Onsite

About The Position

About Carlsmed Our mission is to improve outcomes and decrease the cost of healthcare for spine surgery. The Carlsmed aprevo® personalized surgery platform is designed to improve the standard of care for spine surgery one patient at a time. Position Description We are seeking motivated and curious college students to join our team as interns. This opportunity is ideal for junior, senior, and graduate students pursuing a technical degree, especially in fields such as marketing, business, engineering, computer science, health sciences, biology, materials science, or related disciplines. As an intern, you will work alongside experienced professionals on meaningful projects that may span product development, quality, regulatory support, marketing, medical affairs, manufacturing, or R&D. These paid internships are expected to run from mid-June to September. Internships are on-site at our Carlsbad, CA office. This is a hands-on, learning-focused experience designed to provide exposure to the medical device industry and personalized healthcare solutions.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled in a junior, senior, or graduate-level program in a STEM-related field such as Mechanical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Biology, Materials Science, Computer Science, or a related discipine
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills
• Willingness to learn and contribute in a fast-paced, collaborative environment

Nice To Haves

• Basic familiarity with engineering tools (e.g., Excel, CAD, lab equipment) is a plus but not required
• Passion for innovation and interest in healthcare or medical technology is a bonus

Responsibilities

• Support project teams in areas such as design, research, documentation, process improvement, and data analysis
• Assist in prototype development, research and analysis, or CAD modeling, depending on assignment
• Participate in team meetings and present updates on project work
• Conduct literature reviews, technical research, and data organization to support engineering and clinical teams
• Assist in preparing reports, summaries, or documentation for internal or regulatory use
• Collaborate cross-functionally with engineers, quality professionals, and other team members

Benefits

• Real-world experience in a mission-driven company
• Exposure to the lifecycle of a regulated medical device
• Mentorship from industry professionals
• Opportunity to contribute to projects that directly impact patient outcomes
• Exceptional interns may be considered for future internship cycles or full-time opportunities upon graduation

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees