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Quality Assurance Engineer CPT roles let F-1 students apply software testing, test automation, and QA methodology coursework directly in industry settings. Your DSO must authorize CPT before your start date, and the role must connect to your enrolled program. Part-time CPT (under 20 hours weekly) keeps your full-time OPT eligibility intact after graduation.
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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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Get Access To All JobsQuality Assurance Engineer CPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Quality Assurance Engineer role qualify for CPT?
Yes, as long as the work directly relates to your enrolled degree program and your DSO authorizes it. A QA Engineer role in a CS, software engineering, or information systems program typically qualifies because test design, automation, and software validation are core curriculum topics. Your offer letter should describe duties that map to specific courses.
Can I do CPT as a QA Engineer at a startup with no prior sponsorship history?
CPT itself requires no employer sponsorship and no prior filing history. The employer doesn't file anything with USCIS for CPT. The authorization lives entirely on your I-20, issued by your DSO. If you're evaluating the startup for post-graduation H-1B visa sponsorship, check their LCA filing history on Migrate Mate to see whether they've sponsored similar technical roles before.
How does part-time versus full-time CPT affect my OPT later?
Part-time CPT, defined as fewer than 20 hours per week, has no effect on your OPT eligibility after graduation. Full-time CPT totaling 12 months or more eliminates your standard OPT eligibility entirely. If your QA internship runs full-time across multiple semesters, track your cumulative CPT hours carefully with your DSO to protect your OPT options.
What SOC code do QA Engineer roles fall under, and why does it matter?
Most Quality Assurance Engineer positions are classified under SOC 15-1253 (Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers) or 17-2112 (Industrial Engineers) depending on the industry. The SOC code determines which wage level applies under DOL prevailing wage rules and which O*NET job zone your role belongs to, both of which affect LCA filing and future H-1B eligibility.
Which employers hire QA Engineers on CPT and later sponsor H-1B?
Technology companies, financial services firms, healthcare software providers, and defense contractors all hire QA Engineers and have established sponsorship tracks for technical roles. Employers with active LCA filings for software testing or QA positions are the clearest signal of sponsorship capability. Browse verified CPT-eligible QA Engineer openings on Migrate Mate to filter by employers with documented filing history.