Test Engineering Intern

Arthrex, Inc. is a global medical device company and a leader in new product development and medical education in orthopedics. At ACT (Arthrex California Technology), we design and manufacture state-of-the-art endoscopy cameras and resection shavers. We are seeking an Intern to support the Test Engineering team in R&D testing and Verification & Validation (V&V) activities. The successful candidate will assist in preparing, executing, and documenting engineering and V&V testing under the guidance of the engineering staff. This individual must be detail-oriented in both the execution of test methods and the documentation of results. The candidate will also be responsible for delivering accurate results, working within task requirements, and communicating issues in a timely and professional manner. Please note that this is not a Software Engineering or Software Testing position.

This internship will run from June 2027 – September 2027. The ideal candidate will have the availability to work 40 hours per week at our Santa Barbara, CA facility.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Gen3.5 Camera project studies and testing.


• Nanoneedle project studies and testing.


• Creating and improving test fixtures.


• Python software (test related code) development and testing.


• Technical writing (Protocols and reports).

Education and Experience:

• Progress towards a college degree in Engineering (Electrical, Software, Industrial, Mechanical), Physics, or Computer Science required. (Recent graduates must be within six months of their graduation date to qualify.)

Knowledge and Skill Requirements/Specialized Courses and/or Training:

• Experience with technical writing, Python, MATLAB, Linux, and/or Solidworks preferred.


• Experience with oscilloscopes, multimeters, and/or machine shop equipment preferred.

Machine, Tools, and/or Equipment Skills:

• PC; Familiarity with Microsoft Outlook; PowerPoint; Word and Excel. Fax; Scanner.