Research & Development Engineer Intern

Highridge Medical

Highridge Medical creates the world’s most innovative spinal solutions across the spectrum from Motion Preservation to MIS to Bone Healing to Core Spine. Working at Highridge Medical is not just work. Life at Highridge Medical is purpose driven. Every day, you have the privilege of using your talents to demonstrate Confidence in your work and restore Confidence for our patients. Confidence that moves.

Highridge 2026 Summer College Associate Mentor Program (CAMP)

The Highridge Summer CAMP is a paid internship program that has been designed to give students from a variety of backgrounds, universities, and degree programs the opportunity to experience our business firsthand and gain practical skills that can be used in both their academic and future professional endeavors. The individuals who are selected to participate in the program will meet with organizational leaders, participate in leadership learning sessions, and complete a real-world, solution-based, career focused project that will have a meaningful impact on our business.

The Highridge Summer CAMP is scheduled to run between Tuesday, May 26, 2026, and Friday, August 14, 2026. Participants in the program will be expected to:

• Be present for the entirety of the program.
• Work on-site at our Corporate Headquarters in Westminster, CO.
• Work a normal business work week, Monday – Friday, between the normal hours of 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM.

Highly successful interns may be considered for continuing intern opportunities and/or full-time job opportunities.

Job Summary

We are seeking a motivated Engineering Intern to support the design and development of spinal implants and surgical instruments. This role provides hands-on experience within a regulated medical device environment and meaningful exposure to product development processes. This individual will work closely with experienced engineers and collaborate with cross functional teams including Marketing, Quality, Regulatory, and Manufacturing.

This role is ideal for a student pursuing a degree in Mechanical or Biomedical Engineering who has an interest in orthopaedic or spinal medical devices. The position provides structured mentorship while allowing contribution to real product development initiatives.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

• Support the design and development of new spinal implants and instruments under the guidance of senior engineers.
• Assist with concept generation, prototype development, and design iterations.
• Create and revise CAD models and engineering drawings using SolidWorks.
• Participate in design reviews and cross functional team meetings.
• Support verification and validation testing, including generation of test protocols and reports.
• Assist in the creation and organization of design control documentation within the Design History File.
• Perform basic engineering and tolerance analyses.
• Collaborate with manufacturing teams to evaluate designs for manufacturability.

This is not an exhaustive list of duties or functions and might not necessarily comprise all of the essential functions for purposes of the Americans with Disabilities Act.

Expected Areas of Competence (i.e. knowledge, skills, and abilities) 

• Foundational understanding of mechanical design principles.
• Familiarity with CAD software (SolidWorks strongly preferred).
• Basic knowledge of geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage assigned tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Interest in medical devices, biomechanics, or orthopaedics.
• Ability to work both independently and in a collaborative team setting.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).

Education/Experience Requirements

• Students currently enrolled in a college or university program who are working towards a bachelor’s or master’s degree in mechanical engineering, mechanical engineering technology, biomedical engineering, bioengineering, biomedical engineering technology, bioengineering technology, aerospace engineering or aeronautical engineering.
• Completion of sophomore year or higher preferred.

Travel Requirements

• N/A

Highridge Medical is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. All qualified applicants for employment and employment decisions are  considered and evaluated without regard to race, color, religion, religious beliefs, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, gender, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, related medical conditions, lactation and breastfeeding), gender identity or expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military status, protected veteran status, disability, protected medical condition as defined by applicable state or local law, genetic information, or any other status protected under applicable federal, state, and local laws.