2027 Spring and Summer Co-Op, Packaging Engineering
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Zimmer, Inc.
Warsaw, IN, US
Summary
The role involves designing, developing, and processing implant and instrument packaging under the guidance of a manager. Responsibilities include generating prototype models, coordinating product evaluations with surgeons, and creating design assurance documentation.
Job Description
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 Expect
Responsible for the design, development, and processing of implant and instrument packaging under the direction of a project leader or manager.
How You'll Create Impact
- Designing for manufacturability, inspectibility, and optimum cost
- Generating prototype models to evaluate new design concepts
- Coordinating product evaluation with surgeons
- Generating comprehensive protocols for testing/analyzing the product
- Generating design assurance documentation for the project
This is not an exhaustive list of duties or functions and may not necessarily comprise all of the "essential functions" for purposes of the ADA.
What Makes You Stand Out
- Familiarity with drafting standards and geometric differences and tolerancing
- Active participation in development meetings with surgeons and key Zimmer personnel
- Ability to effectively work within a team to expedite completion of critical project tasks with other functional groups
- Helping to identify customer requirements for a new product
- Establishing a process method which meets performance and quality requirements
Your Background
- Must be actively enrolled in an academic program for the entire duration of the assignment.
- Pursuit of Bachelor’s Degree in Packaging Science or Engineering strongly required.
- Available to work full-time (40 hours/week) during both co-op terms.
- Authorized to work in the U.S. without employer sponsorship.
- GPA of 3.2+ preferred.
Travel Expectations
- Up to 10%
EOE/M/F/Vet/Disability
Zimmer Biomet is a global medical technology leader with a comprehensive portfolio designed to maximize mobility and improve health. We advance our mission to alleviate pain and improve the quality of life for patients around the world with our innovative products and suite of integrated digital and robotic technologies leverage data, data analytics and artificial intelligence. Founded in 1927 and based in Warsaw, Zimmer Biomet has operations in more than 25 countries and sales in more than 100 countries. We maintain world-class scientific facilities and resources and collaborate with leading clinicians and researchers around the world.
Awards and Recognitions
• Forbes: America's Best Companies 2026
• Workhuman: Luminary Award 2025 & Innovator Award 2024
• TIME: America's Best Companies [Mid-Size] 2024
• Great Place to Work - Best Workplaces: Switzerland & Poland 2025
• Great Place to Work Certified 2025 - 2026: USA, Poland, India, Colombia, Ireland, Puerto Rico, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Switzerland
• MedTech: Breakthrough Award Best New Technology Solution in Orthopedics 2025
• Top Employers Institute: China 2025
• VETS Indexes: 4 Star Employer 2025
Company size
10,001+ employees
Industry
Medical Equipment Manufacturing
Org type
Public Company
Headquarters
Warsaw, Indiana
Zimmer Biomet is a global medical technology leader with a comprehensive portfolio designed to maximize mobility and improve health. We advance our mission to alleviate pain and improve the quality of life for patients around the world with our innovative products and suite of integrated digital and robotic technologies leverage data, data analytics and artificial intelligence. Founded in 1927 and based in Warsaw, Zimmer Biomet has operations in more than 25 countries and sales in more than 100 countries. We maintain world-class scientific facilities and resources and collaborate with leading clinicians and researchers around the world.
Awards and Recognitions
• Forbes: America's Best Companies 2026
• Workhuman: Luminary Award 2025 & Innovator Award 2024
• TIME: America's Best Companies [Mid-Size] 2024
• Great Place to Work - Best Workplaces: Switzerland & Poland 2025
• Great Place to Work Certified 2025 - 2026: USA, Poland, India, Colombia, Ireland, Puerto Rico, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Switzerland
• MedTech: Breakthrough Award Best New Technology Solution in Orthopedics 2025
• Top Employers Institute: China 2025
• VETS Indexes: 4 Star Employer 2025
Company size
10,001+ employees
Industry
Medical Equipment Manufacturing
Org type
Public Company
Headquarters
Warsaw, Indiana