2026 Summer Sustaining Co-Op, Development Engineer

At Zimmer Biomet, we believe in pushing the boundaries of innovation and driving our mission forward. As a global medical technology leader for nearly 100 years, a patient’s mobility is enhanced by a Zimmer Biomet product or technology every 8 seconds.As a Zimmer Biomet team member, you will share in our commitment to providing mobility and renewed life to people around the world. To support our talent team, we focus on development opportunities, robust employee resource groups (ERGs), a flexible working environment, location specific competitive total rewards, wellness incentives and a culture of recognition and performance awards. We are committed to creating an environment where every team member feels included, respected, empowered and recognised.What You Can ExpectThe Development Engineer – Sustaining Co-op supports day-to-day sustaining engineering activities while gaining hands-on experience in a regulated product development environment. Working under close supervision, the co-op assists with testing, documentation updates, and basic engineering analyses to help maintain existing products and support continuous improvement initiatives.How You'll Create ImpactAssist with sustaining engineering activities, including testing, data collection, and documentation updatesSupport Engineering Change Orders (ECOs) by gathering information, updating records, and tracking changesExecute routine verification and validation (V&V) tests according to established protocolsProvide support for CAPA and complaint investigations through data review and documentation assistanceHelp maintain engineering documentation such as drawings, BOMs, test reports, and technical filesCollaborate with cross-functional partners (Quality, Manufacturing, R&D) to address basic product or process issuesThis is not an exhaustive list of duties or functions and might not necessarily comprise all of the essential functions for purposes of the Americans with Disabilities Act.What Makes You Stand OutFundamental engineering principles and structured problem-solving skillsAbility to follow detailed procedures, test methods, and work instructionsAttention to detail when reviewing and maintaining technical documentation and dataDeveloping communication skills and ability to work effectively in a team environmentIntroductory awareness of quality systems, regulatory requirements, and design controlsYour BackgroundMust be actively enrolled in an academic program for the entire duration of the assignment.Pursuit of B.S./B.E. degree in engineering discipline. Mechanical or Biomedical majors preferred.GPA of 3.2+ preferredMust be available to work full-time (40 hours/week) throughout the co-op sessionMust be authorized to work in the U.S. without requiring employer sponsorshipMicrosoft Office: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, VisioComputer Aided Design Systems, GD&T experience, Project management skills, product development experience a plusTravel ExpectationsNone; optional opportunities may arise.EOE/M/F/Vet/Disability