Internship Program Overview
The Quest Medical, Inc. Internship Program provides a unique opportunity to gain valuable professional experience and build leadership skills. This hands-on program is designed to mentor and cultivate today’s young leaders, strengthen their understanding of the Medical Device Industry and prepare them for future opportunities.
Applications are accepted year round. For summer internships, recruiting interviews are held in January for the following summer positions. For Co-op internships, recruiting interviews are held in January and in June.
College Intern Requirements
Specific Degree Based on Department
Marketing, Engineering (Quality, Electrical, and R&D), Accounting, Human Resources
Majors Considered
Business Administration, Human Resources, Bio Medical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science, Accounting, Finance, or Marketing
Undergraduates
– GPA 3.0 or better
– Summer internship
– 14 weeks
Graduates
– GPA 3.3 or better
– Fall, Winter, and Summer Co-op
– 3-6 months
Targeted Schools
– Texas A&M – College Station
– University of Texas – Arlington, Austin, and Dallas
– University of North Texas
– Texas State University
– University of Dallas
– Southern Methodist University
- Detail oriented and possess a professional demeanor, be adaptable to changing environments, handle diverse workloads, and capable of completing tasks with little or no supervision.
- Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, product specifications and procedures, and use metrology and test equipment.
- Computer skills including MS Excel, MS Word, MS Project (basic knowledge of each).
- Desirable to have engineering specific computer skills such as: SolidWorks, Minitab, MATLAB, LabVIEW (basic knowledge level. The software package may be dependent on the position).
- Good written and oral communication skills are required and must be able to read, write, and understand English.
- Shall have experience in data analysis, statistics, and understanding of engineering principles.
- Continuing education on an undergraduate or graduate degree program in an engineering or scientific discipline.
- Execute engineering activities under supervision of an Engineer.
- Perform visual and dimensional inspection of components, in-process subassemblies and finished products.
- Prepare samples, perform functional tests, and execute validation activities using various equipment and test methods according to protocol requirements and standard testing procedures.
- Document inspection/testing results and perform basic statistical analysis.
- Perform data input (MS Excel), statistical analysis, and format spreadsheet information for inclusion within test reports.
- Draft basic qualification protocols and reports.
- Draft engineering change orders to support engineering activities.
- Coordinate all testing activities with responsible Engineer.
Job Features
As a part of the team, you will be contributing to each of our core beliefs: Empowerment, Innovation, Speed & Purpose, Teamwork & Collaboration, Growth, and Fun. You will be empowered to ensur...
- Pursuing a Bachelor of Science degree in a technical field such as biomedical engineering, polymer science, chemistry, chemical engineering, mechanical engineering or other engineering field is required.
- Ability to communicate effectively at all levels of personnel.
- Computer literate and ability to use major software tools (MS Office) including 3D CAD programs (SolidWorks preferred).
- Knowledge of statistical techniques.
- Possess above average technical writing, analytical, and communication skills. Ability to communicate complex problems for understanding to non-technical personnel. Ability to effectively communicate with clinicians and health professionals in the field.
- Knowledge of Good Lab practices equipment and hazards, upkeep and handling of biologic mediums.
- Participate in Voice of Customer activities to develop customer and product requirements and specifications.
- Ability to research clinical applications of various medical devices to develop and communicate understanding of clinical needs, product opportunities, and technology direction to project team.
- Analyze the competitive landscape, customer and market trends, and product requirements as part of new product development processes.
- Support collaborative ideation through concept development, prototyping, and feasibility studies.
- Assist in execution of testing protocols, gather and organize data and prepare technical reports.
- Design and implement test and simulation instrumentation, equipment, and procedures.
- Support ongoing development projects for R&D Engineers throughout various phases of development.
Job Features
As a part of the team, you will be contributing to each of our core beliefs: Empowerment, Innovation, Speed & Purpose, Teamwork & Collaboration, Growth, and Fun. You will be empowered to ensur...
- Working towards an undergraduate or graduate degree in a relative Engineering program.
- Ability to communicate effectively both written and orally.
- Computer literate and possess ability to use major software tools.
- Perform duties and responsibilities under the direct supervision and leadership of the Process Engineering Manager and/or senior engineering personnel.
- Identify, justify and implement equipment upgrades, new product and process technologies, and process improvements.
- Understand basic requirements of design control during product and/or process development projects.
- Understand quality system requirements of customers, FDA, QSR, and other regulatory agencies, and use quality tools to improve processes and products within those standards.
- Perform analysis of data and reports results in a technical report.
- Perform root cause analysis and recommends resolution of problems associated with products, manufacturing processes, and customer complaints.
- Perform design verification and validation activities which meet all necessary requirements of a project, including drafting qualification documents ranging from equipment qualification to product validation.
- Manage complaint investigation activities for required product lines consisting of failure investigation, root cause analysis, and corrective and preventative action implementation for complaint issue.
- Draft engineering change order reports and non-conforming material reports.
- Support, coordinate, and/or lead projects requiring cross-functional team participation to meet project goals.
- Possess technical writing, project management and fundamental problem-solving skills.
- Able to apply advanced mathematical concepts and statistical analysis.
- Provides support role for senior engineering personnel in all aspects of medical device manufacturing engineering.
Job Features
As a part of the team, you will be contributing to each of our core beliefs: Empowerment, Innovation, Speed & Purpose, Teamwork & Collaboration, Growth, and Fun. You will be empowered to ensur...
- Currently enrolled student majoring in Biomedical Engineering or related field that has completed freshman year courses.
- Minimum 3.0 GPA
- Good verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills for effective interface with all contacts.
- Ability to work effectively with others and be a participative team player.
- Good organizational ability and attention to detail.
- Authorized to work in U.S.
- Comfort with group/individual presentations.
- Intermediate knowledge and experience in Microsoft Office programs, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.
- Adhere to and ensure compliance with Quality System objectives (SOPs, work instructions, drawings, technical documentation, current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMPs)).
- Collect, analyze, trend and communicate quality data. Self-checks work for completeness and accuracy.
- Support improvement initiatives in the quality management system throughout organization (NCMRs, Complaints, CAPAs, ECOs).
- Assist the Quality Engineer with Corrective and Preventive Action (CAPA) activities (root causes, investigations, implementations of corrective actions and completion).
- Write and revise quality systems documentation (SOPs, work instructions, test procedures)
- Perform testing under guidance to support validation activities, component qualification activities, IQ/OQs, test method validations, and Gage R&R studies.
- Creates Engineering Change Order documentation under the guidance of Quality Engineer.
- Works under general supervision of the Quality Engineer, QMS Manager, and / or other personnel as assigned. Relies on instructions and pre-established guidelines to perform the functions of the job. Assumes additional responsibilities as necessary at the discretion of QA.
Job Features
As a part of the team, you will be contributing to each of our core beliefs: Empowerment, Innovation, Speed & Purpose, Teamwork & Collaboration, Growth, and Fun. You will be empowered to ensur...