Process Development Intern

Nextern

📍 Cartago, Cartago, Costa Rica

Full-time Business Operations Specialists Posted February 28, 2026

Job Description

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

    1. 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
    2. 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
    3. Continuous Improvement
      • Analyze p...