Quality Engineering Intern

Company Overview

MicroSurgical Technology (MST) is a highly profitable ophthalmic medical device company headquartered in Redmond, Washington.

MST is part of Halma PLC, a UK-based conglomerate with over $2.3B in annual sales.

Our products are surgeon-designed and meticulously crafted to instill confidence and assurance in Cataract and Glaucoma procedures.

Our product portfolio includes a wide range of surgical instruments such as forceps, scissors, hooks, spatulas, and knives, all designed for the delicate and intricate procedures required in microsurgery.

Founded in 1976, MST’s passion is creating exceptional surgical devices and instruments used to restore or improve sight for patients all over the world.

And it is our relentless pursuit of addressing our customers’ needs that creates a profound customer preference. Together, we create a place where we are successful, motivated by our mission and inspire each other.

This is where you can do your best work!

Quality Engineering Intern

The Quality Engineering Intern will assist the Quality Engineering team to ensure that production and process control activities adhere to our quality system and comply with international standards governing medical device manufacturing and distribution.

Position open to local candidates only.

Key Responsibilities :

• Assist in conducting quality audits, inspections, and process validations.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (including R&D, manufacturing, and regulatory affairs) to ensure compliance with quality standards.
• Participate in risk assessments and root cause analyses.
• Support the development and implementation of corrective and preventive actions (CAPAs).
• Assist in maintaining quality documentation, including standard operating procedures (SOPs) and work instructions.
• Learn and apply medical device safety standards to ensure product compliance.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives focused on enhancing product quality.
• Gain exposure to risk management, design control, and usability engineering processes.

Qualifications :

• Actively pursuing a degree in Biomedical or Manufacturing Engineering or a related engineering field.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to collect and analyze data to identify trends and opportunities for improvement.
• Knowledge of quality tools (8D, Statistics, 5-Why) is a plus.
• Familiarity with quality management systems (ISO 13485, FDA QSR) is a plus.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel and PowerPoint.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.

This is a paid internship position with the potential to convert to a full-time position depending on business needs and the intern's performance.

The Quality Engineering Intern will report to the Quality Engineering Manager.

Pay range for this position is $20-24 / hour. The successful candidate’s actual pay will be based on various factors such as skills, qualifications and experience.

Schedule : M-F, 40 hours per week for the summer and flexible, part-time hours during the school year.

This role is also eligible for a benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance; 401K retirement plan;

flexible spending and health savings account and other company benefits.

MicroSurgical Technology Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on gender, sex, age, race and color, religion, marital status, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expressions, veteran status, or any other category that is protected by applicable law.

Please note that only qualified candidates will be contacted for further consideration.

No recruiters or agencies please.