We are looking for an intern to join our Product Development team for a period of 6 months. The ideal candidate will have a level of familiarity and strong interest in dental implants and prosthetics, surgical instruments, biomaterials, designing test protocols, executing (mechanical) tests or analysing test results. The internship offers the opportunity to get real-life experience with product development for products within the medical device/dental field.
Internship Purpose:
Assist the product development team by participating in product development, defining product testing strategy, designing test methods, testing products under development according to test plan, and analyzing test results of medical products. Supporting the development and maintenance of documentation applicable/related to medical devices.
Main Tasks and Responsibilities:
- Support of development or lifecycle projects on dental implants, prosthetic components, or surgical instruments, to ensure that the product meets the requirements.
- Author technical documentation to support product development organization (e.g., requirements documents, test management, risk assessments, etc.)
- Support with administrative tasks related to activities of product development
Education:
- Bachelor or Master degree in mechanical engineering, material science, life sciences or equivalent field
Requirements:
- Familiarity with mechanical engineering, manufacturing processes and applicable regulations
- Ability to work on documentation, that follows good documentation practice
- Good organization skills
- Proficiency in English (spoken and written)
- Familiarity with MS Office (Word, Excel, Project, etc.)
Personal Attributes:
- Self-motivated person
- Player-Learner attitude: you communicate openly, embrace change, are solution driven, learn by doing and invite feedback.
- Team player, flexible, agile and proactive
- Willingness to take ownership for assigned tasks
- Analytical way of working, should have attention to detail and a strong sense of accuracy
- Benefits of the internship
- Practical experience in the field of medical device development, being able to work in real world applications and projects
- Shadowing, mentoring, and training opportunities with experienced engineers and professionals in the medical device/dental field
- Opportunities to learn about various technical topics, including product development and testing, manufacturing, design engineering, etc.
Interested?
Straumann is an equal opportunity employer and supports workforce diversity. We would like to welcome you to a dynamic work environment, which is characterized by its innovative technology, international outlook, and flexibility.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability.
Employment Type: Intern
Alternative Locations: Switzerland : Basel
Travel Percentage: 0 - 10%
Requisition ID: 18200
