Overview:

Flex Vascular is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented engineering student to join our Research & Development and Sustaining team for a summer internship. This hands-on opportunity is ideal for students enrolled in engineering programs who are looking to gain real-world experience in the design, assembly, and testing of regulated medical devices.

Key Responsibilities:

• Participate in CAD design of fixturing primarily focusing on test methods using Autodesk Fusion
• Operate, maintain, and troubleshoot 3D resin printing (Formlabs) including using slicer software (Preform)
• Perform some basic catheter and medical device assembly prior to performing basic testing such as simulated use and tensile testing
• Conduct testing and data analysis, ensuring traceability and accurate documentation
• Assist with venous research review and production documentation
• Support cross-functional activities between R&D, Sustaining, and Quality
• Help maintain the R&D lab (equipment calibration, environmental monitoring, inventory)
• Observe and contribute to team meetings focused on project execution and FDA compliance
• Learn about the integration of product development with quality systems and regulatory standards

Qualifications:

• Enrollment in college-level engineering courses (e.g., Advanced Math, CAD, Engineering Design)
• Hands-on experience with mechanical assembly or technical tools
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow structured processes
• Experience in CAD software package (Solidworks, Autodesk products preferred) – creating a basic fixture may be required during interview
• Familiarity with engineering drawings and design documentation
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Strong problem-solving and teamwork skills
• Self-motivated, organized, and dependable

Schedule:

• Monday–Thursday: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
• Friday: 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM