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Quality Assurance Associate roles fit CPT when testing, auditing, or compliance work is directly tied to your enrolled coursework in engineering, computer science, or a related field. Your DSO must authorize each position before you start, so confirm the role description maps to your curriculum before accepting an offer.
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67404
Title:
Engineering Co-op - Quality Assurance - Product Surveillance
Arthrex, Inc. is a global medical device company and a leader in new product development and medical education in orthopedics. Arthrex is actively searching for a student pursuing an engineering degree to support the Product Surveillance team in Naples, FL. The Product Surveillance team is responsible for the intake, documentation, investigation, reporting, and trending of product quality complaints to support product safety, quality, and regulatory compliance. With the support of fellow team members, the successful candidate will assist with the intake, documentation, evaluation, investigation, and trending of product quality complaints. Responsibilities include performing complaint investigations, conducting data analysis and trending activities, preparing technical reports, and supporting engineering projects related to product performance and quality. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and the ability to accurately document findings while working within established procedures and regulatory requirements. The individual will be expected to manage assigned tasks effectively, communicate findings and issues in a timely manner, and contribute to the continuous improvement of complaint handling and product surveillance processes. Join our talented team at a global medical device company focused on Helping Surgeons Treat Their Patients Better™.
This co-op will run from January 2027 – June 2027. The ideal candidate will have the availability to work 40 hours per week at our Naples, FL facility.
Main Objective:
To support the Product Surveillance team with medical device complaint handling, investigation, and data analysis.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Receive and analyze previous complaint data and leverage for future investigations.
- Assist with data gathering and analytics for monthly complaint trending activities.
- Perform root cause analysis for returned complaint devices or identified trends as appropriate.
- Support global complaint triage, intake, evaluation, reporting, investigation, closure and trending activities.
- Partner with design, manufacturing and quality engineers as well as product management teams to drive continuous process and product improvement.
- Review of Supplier Quality Agreements and incorporation of information into electronic complaint system.
- Other duties as assigned.
Education and Experience:
Enrolled as a full-time student pursuing a bachelor's degree in engineering or engineering technology, or a recent engineering or engineering technology graduate, required. Junior or above, studying Mechanical or Biomedical Engineering preferred.
(Recent graduates must be within six months of their graduation date to qualify.)
Knowledge and Skill Requirements/Specialized Courses and/or Training:
- Ability to effectively communicate, oral and written, and possess the ability to work through technical issues.
- Knowledge of Regulatory and ISO guidelines pertaining to medical devices preferred.
- Basic knowledge of product risk management, CAPA, and Nonconformance Reporting (NCR) preferred.
- Knowledge of orthopedic medical devices (implant, instruments, biologics, etc) preferred.
Machine, Tools, and/or Equipment Skills:
PC; Familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite preferred.
Arthrex Benefits are:
- Medical Insurance (if 25 or more hours per week), including access to telehealth services
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Free Onsite Medical Clinics
- Free Onsite Lunch
- Volunteer PTO (8 hours)
- Access to the Wellness Center (For South West Florida positions only)
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law.
Requisition ID:
67404
Title:
Engineering Co-op - Quality Assurance - Product Surveillance
Arthrex, Inc. is a global medical device company and a leader in new product development and medical education in orthopedics. Arthrex is actively searching for a student pursuing an engineering degree to support the Product Surveillance team in Naples, FL. The Product Surveillance team is responsible for the intake, documentation, investigation, reporting, and trending of product quality complaints to support product safety, quality, and regulatory compliance. With the support of fellow team members, the successful candidate will assist with the intake, documentation, evaluation, investigation, and trending of product quality complaints. Responsibilities include performing complaint investigations, conducting data analysis and trending activities, preparing technical reports, and supporting engineering projects related to product performance and quality. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and the ability to accurately document findings while working within established procedures and regulatory requirements. The individual will be expected to manage assigned tasks effectively, communicate findings and issues in a timely manner, and contribute to the continuous improvement of complaint handling and product surveillance processes. Join our talented team at a global medical device company focused on Helping Surgeons Treat Their Patients Better™.
This co-op will run from January 2027 – June 2027. The ideal candidate will have the availability to work 40 hours per week at our Naples, FL facility.
Main Objective:
To support the Product Surveillance team with medical device complaint handling, investigation, and data analysis.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Receive and analyze previous complaint data and leverage for future investigations.
- Assist with data gathering and analytics for monthly complaint trending activities.
- Perform root cause analysis for returned complaint devices or identified trends as appropriate.
- Support global complaint triage, intake, evaluation, reporting, investigation, closure and trending activities.
- Partner with design, manufacturing and quality engineers as well as product management teams to drive continuous process and product improvement.
- Review of Supplier Quality Agreements and incorporation of information into electronic complaint system.
- Other duties as assigned.
Education and Experience:
Enrolled as a full-time student pursuing a bachelor's degree in engineering or engineering technology, or a recent engineering or engineering technology graduate, required. Junior or above, studying Mechanical or Biomedical Engineering preferred.
(Recent graduates must be within six months of their graduation date to qualify.)
Knowledge and Skill Requirements/Specialized Courses and/or Training:
- Ability to effectively communicate, oral and written, and possess the ability to work through technical issues.
- Knowledge of Regulatory and ISO guidelines pertaining to medical devices preferred.
- Basic knowledge of product risk management, CAPA, and Nonconformance Reporting (NCR) preferred.
- Knowledge of orthopedic medical devices (implant, instruments, biologics, etc) preferred.
Machine, Tools, and/or Equipment Skills:
PC; Familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite preferred.
Arthrex Benefits are:
- Medical Insurance (if 25 or more hours per week), including access to telehealth services
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Free Onsite Medical Clinics
- Free Onsite Lunch
- Volunteer PTO (8 hours)
- Access to the Wellness Center (For South West Florida positions only)
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law.
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Does a Quality Assurance Associate role qualify for CPT authorization?
Yes, if the QA work is an integral part of your enrolled curriculum. Your DSO will look for a direct connection between your coursework, such as software engineering, industrial engineering, or systems analysis, and the duties in the offer letter. Roles focused on test case design, defect management, or process auditing typically satisfy that requirement when your major covers those competencies.
Can I do full-time CPT as a Quality Assurance Associate without losing OPT?
You can, but accumulating 12 or more months of full-time CPT eliminates your OPT eligibility entirely. Part-time CPT, which USCIS defines as fewer than 20 hours per week, does not count toward that limit regardless of total duration. If you need OPT for post-graduation employment or an H-1B visa transition, discuss the scheduling structure with your DSO before accepting a full-time CPT offer.
What documents does my employer need from me to hire me on CPT?
Your employer needs a valid I-20 with the CPT authorization printed on page two, showing the employer name, position title, start and end dates, and whether the authorization is part-time or full-time. They'll also run I-9 verification using those documents. Some employers, particularly government contractors, additionally require E-Verify completion before your first day, so confirm their onboarding checklist early.
How do I find Quality Assurance Associate jobs that are open to F-1 CPT students?
Migrate Mate filters Quality Assurance Associate openings by employers with documented work-authorization filing history, which helps you focus on companies that understand F-1 CPT rather than those encountering it for the first time. Narrowing your search to employers already familiar with authorization requirements reduces the back-and-forth during the offer stage and gives your DSO a cleaner paper trail to review.
Can my CPT be extended if the QA project runs longer than the original end date?
Yes, CPT can be extended, but your DSO must issue a new I-20 with an updated authorization before the original end date lapses. You'll typically need an updated offer letter or project scope from your employer confirming the extended timeline and continued academic relevance. Working past your authorized CPT end date without a new I-20 puts your F-1 status at risk, so request the extension at least two weeks before the deadline.