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Process Development Intern

CompanyNextern
LocationCartago
Work ModeOn Site
PostedMarch 19, 2026
Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
The intern will support the Process Development team by designing and optimizing manufacturing processes for medical devices, documenting changes under ISO/FDA standards, and participating in product line transfers. Responsibilities also include analyzing production metrics, implementing Lean Manufacturing initiatives, and drafting validation protocols and technical reports.
Internship Type
full time
Company Size
401
Visa Sponsorship
No
Language
English
Working Hours
40 hours
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About The Company
Nextern collaborates with innovators, clinicians, and device partners to create, iterate, optimize and manufacture best-in-class medical devices. We bring an unmatched core competence in medical device product design and development through manufacturing as a leverageable asset to collaborators like you, who are focused on accelerating the commercial side of the business.​ At Nextern, we inspire with passion, impact with significance, and act with integrity.
About the Role

INTERNSHIP SCOPE

The PD Intern will be supporting the Process Development team with tasks related to product and process development, manufacturing, and quality systems. This internship offers real-world experience in a regulated medical devices environment.

EXPOSURE TO THE FOLLOWING RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Process Development
    • Design and optimize manufacturing processes for new or existing medical devices
    • Document and validate equipment/process changes under ISO and FDA standards
    • Use tools like DOE (Design of Experiments) or Six Sigma for process improvement
  • Product Transfers
    • Participate in transferring product lines from R&D or other plants to Costa Rica
    • Support qualifications (IQ/OQ/PQ), fixture design, and pilot builds
  • Continuous Improvement
    • Analyze production metrics and identify efficiency opportunities
    • Implement Lean Manufacturing or Kaizen initiatives in production lines
  • Documentation & Validation
    • Draft validation protocols and technical reports
    • Assist in risk analysis (FMEA), control plans, and change control

  • Advanced university studies in either of these engineering fieds: Mechanical, Electrical, Electromechanical or Materials (current student)
  • Strong interest in career development in medical devices industry
  • Basic computer skills required
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Proactivity
  • Intermediate-advanced English level

 

  • Transportation assistance
  • Meal subsidies
  • Training, and mentorship
  • Paid internship
Key Skills
Process DevelopmentDesign Of ExperimentsSix SigmaProcess ImprovementProduct TransfersQualificationFixture DesignLean ManufacturingKaizenValidation ProtocolsTechnical ReportsRisk AnalysisFMEAControl PlansChange ControlEnglish
Categories
EngineeringManufacturingScience & Research
Benefits
Transportation assistanceMeal subsidiesTrainingMentorship