2027 Spring Co-Op, Surgical Development Engineer (Hardware/Electrical Engineering Focus)

Zimmer Surgical, Inc.•Broadview Heights, OH

19d•Onsite

About The Position

This co-op program is a multi-rotational commitment aligned with a school's cooperative program curriculum. Students will act as engineers managing daily research and development tasks in a global MedTech organization. Co-op managers and ambassadors encourage the development of student team members by offering technical trainings, certifications, workshops, networking sessions, and more, in addition to daily work life. Students interested in this opportunity should be able to rotate 3-5 times at Zimmer Biomet, including Spring and Fall full-time work assignments, and should be willing to temporarily relocate for on-site assignments. Development co-ops are generally responsible for the design, development, and processing of orthopedic implants, instruments, and technologies under the direction of a project leader or manager. This role provides hands-on experience in hardware and electrical engineering while contributing to the design, testing, verification, and documentation of innovative medical devices. Support critical New Product Introduction (NPI) projects for the Surgical Business Unit by conducting verification testing, developing Design History File (DHF) documentation, and assisting with product development activities. Partner with cross-functional teams to ensure product quality, regulatory compliance, and on-time project execution.

Requirements

Must be actively enrolled in an academic program for the entire duration of the assignment.
Pursuit of B.S./B.E. degree, Engineering technology major preferred.
GPA of 3.2+ preferred.
Must be available to work full-time (40 hours/week) throughout the co-op session.
Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without requiring employer sponsorship.
Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio.
Must work in an FDA regulated environment.

Nice To Haves

Computer Aided Design Systems experience.
GD&T experience.
Project management skills.
Product development experience.

Responsibilities

Manage daily research and development tasks in a global MedTech organization.
Contribute to the design, testing, verification, and documentation of innovative medical devices.
Support critical New Product Introduction (NPI) projects for the Surgical Business Unit.
Conduct verification testing.
Develop Design History File (DHF) documentation.
Assist with product development activities.
Partner with cross-functional teams to ensure product quality, regulatory compliance, and on-time project execution.