Foot & Ankle R&D Engineer Intern

This CONMED internship is a hands-on, immersive program designed to provide students with the exposure, experience and development needed to launch a successful career at CONMED. Program highlights include networking with senior leaders and recent college graduates, feedback and coaching, cross-functional shadowing opportunities, and more!

Growth is our focus at CONMED and we know that R&D innovation is key to growth and our success! We are dedicated to innovation across our product portfolio and believe in the power of engaged talent on our teams. We are seeking an engineering student to join our Foot and Ankle R&D team for an Engineering internship during Summer, 2025.

Foot & Ankle products include:

• Implantable Plate & Screw systems for hindfoot, midfoot & ankle applications
• Soft tissue, allograft & biologics solutions

• Biocomposite resorbable implants
• Surgical instruments

As Foot & Ankle R&D - Intern, in New Product Development, you will work with cross-functional teams to identify the needs and the goals of future products. You will learn alongside seasoned professionals through hands-on application of engineering principles and methodologies You will research new technologies, customer expectations, business requirements and regulations. Along with your technical education, your efforts in problem solving, creative thinking and cross-functional collaboration will enable you to design new products, contribute to the team's R&D projects and initiatives to take them from concept to production.

The Intern's responsibilities will include:

• Assist in inventing / creating concepts and designs/approaches for new technologies & products
• Create and evaluate prototype designs, on actual projects & programs
• Perform design verification and validation
• Work with a cross-functional team to develop new test methods and protocols
• Execute required Quality Management System (QMS) documentation

This internship position requires a driven problem solver, passion for hands-on work in a lab setting, comfortability with working in a fast-paced environment and a responsible team player who can think creatively while keeping business objectives front of mind. If you enjoy research and exploration, analysis, and like to work with your hands, we invite you to apply to this summer internship!

Position Requirements:

• Pursing completion of a bachelor's or master's degree, with a focus on mechanical engineering, biomechanical engineering, engineering mechanics, or equivalent, with BSME & Biomedical engineering preferred

• Must be available to work onsite out of the Memphis, TN facility (6000 Poplar Ave., Suite 115 Memphis, TN 38119) throughout the summer internship program (May 19 - August 8, 2025) Position is 40 hours / week, M-F
• Experience in SolidWorks and/or CREO CAD Software
• Expected travel 0-20%

Please note: if relocating to Memphis for the opportunity, it will be at your own expense.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organizational, problem-solving, and analytical skills; able to manage priorities and workflow
• Versatility, flexibility, and a willingness to work within constantly changing priorities with enthusiasm
• Ability to exercise independent judgment
• Proficient on basic computer programs: Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint
• Proven ability to handle multiple projects and meet deadlines
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Experience working in a regulated industry (e.g. Medical Device, Aerospace) is a plus
• Cumulative 3.0 GPA or above

This position is not eligible for employer-visa sponsorship. Disclosure as required by applicable law, the hourly pay rate for this position is $19.00 to $31.00.The actual compensation may vary based on geographic location, work experience, education and skill level. The salary range is CONMED's good faith belief at the time of this posting.

As a CONMED intern, you will receive competitive compensation and holiday pay.The benefits listed below do not apply to interns.

Benefits:

CONMED offers a wide array of benefits to fit your unique needs. Visit our Benefits Page for more information.

• Competitive compensation
• Excellent healthcare including medical, dental, vision and prescription coverage
• Short & long term disability plus life insurance -- cost paid fully by CONMED
• Retirement Savings Plan (401K) -- CONMED matches your contributions dollar for dollar, with the potential for up to 7% per pay period
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan -- allows stock purchases at discounted price
• Tuition assistance for undergraduate and graduate level courses

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CONMED is an Equal Opportunity Employer & an Affirmative Action Employer. CONMED is a strong advocate of workforce diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, citizenship status, or veteran status. The Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal Poster and Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision reaffirm this commitment.

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