
Intern Engineering (Pasantía)
Confluent Medical Technologies
Job description
Job Description: At Confluent, we are committed to our values of teamwork, innovation, accountability, integrity, leadership, and customer focus, and we invest in a team who represents these values. Every member of our team plays a critical role in delivering life-saving medical devices through innovative materials science, engineering, and manufacturing.
We are the medical device industry's most trusted partner, and we accomplish this with an organization focused on safety, efficiency, and customer satisfaction. We are looking for an Engineering Intern to join our team in Costa Rica. If you enjoy working in a fast-paced environment and making an impact on our life-saving work, this may be a good fit for you.
This is a 6-month internship designed to provide hands-on experience in engineering, manufacturing, and process development projects within a regulated medical device environment. The selected candidate will work closely with engineers across multiple projects, gaining exposure to product development, process improvement, data analysis, and manufacturing support activities.
Please note that this is an unpaid internship position.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Include the following. Other duties may be assigned. Support multiple engineering projects simultaneously. Execute engineering activities and testing under the guidance of Process Development and Manufacturing Engineers. Participate in project meetings and engineering discussions. Collect, organize, and analyze data to support engineering studies and process improvements.
Support statistical analysis activities and documentation updates. Assist in the execution of manufacturing floor activities, including testing, observations, and engineering builds. Support documentation review, updates, and technical record maintenance. Assist with material handling, labeling activities, and coordination of project-related materials when required.
Collaborate with engineers, technicians, and operators to support project execution. Participate in engineering activities that require a hands-on presence on the manufacturing floor. Support continuous improvement and problem-solving initiatives. Follow company quality systems, safety requirements, and regulatory procedures.
EDUCATION
AND/OR EXPERIENCE Active undergraduate student pursuing a degree in: Industrial Engineering Mechanical Engineering Electrical Engineering Electromechanical Engineering Other engineering disciplines related to manufacturing and process development. Preferably 75%–80% of the degree program completed . Previous participation in academic, technical, or university projects is desirable.
Interest in manufacturing, engineering processes, and medical device technologies. OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES Required Microsoft Office proficiency, including Excel. Basic statistical knowledge. Ability to collect, analyze, and organize technical information. Strong organizational and communication skills. Ability to work in a fast-paced and team-oriented environment.
Strong learning agility and willingness to take on new challenges. Ability to support multiple projects simultaneously. Desirable Data analysis experience. Experience with engineering or technical projects. Exposure to manufacturing environments. English communication skills. WORK SCHEDULE 100% onsite position. Schedule: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.
m. – 5:00 p.m. Flexibility may be provided based on university course schedules and academic commitments. WORK ENVIRONMENT Medical device manufacturing environment. Frequent interaction with Process Development Engineers, Manufacturing Engineers, Technicians, and Operators. Significant hands-on participation on the production floor.
Exposure to multiple engineering projects and cross-functional teams.