Quality Engineering Intern in Alajuela at Theragenics Corp

ABOUT US

Theragenics is a global medical device company dedicated to improving patient outcomes through the design, development, and manufacturing of high-quality medical technologies. With decades of experience serving the healthcare industry, we are committed to innovation, operational excellence, and regulatory compliance. Our collaborative culture empowers employees to grow professionally while contributing to products that make a meaningful impact on patients' lives around the world.

At Theragenics Costa Rica, we value teamwork, continuous improvement, integrity, and a commitment to quality. We offer a dynamic environment where interns and professionals alike can gain hands-on experience, develop technical expertise, and contribute to real-world manufacturing and engineering projects.

WHO YOU ARE

We're looking for a proactive and curious engineering student who is eager to learn in a fast-paced medical device manufacturing environment. You enjoy solving problems, working collaboratively with cross-functional teams, and turning data into meaningful improvements. You're organized, detail-oriented, and motivated to gain hands-on experience while contributing to projects that have a real impact on product quality and operational excellence.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide support on the manufacturing lines.
• Support the investigation of NCMRS.
• Compile industrial engineering data to generate standard work.
• Utilize statistical analysis tools to assess product and process performance.
• Generate changes on DHRS, and DMRS based on the release of new part numbers.
• Support shop floor control process.
• Train process/molding technicians when needed.
• Participate in the design, development and testing of new and existing products and equipment.
• Evaluates new equipment, processes, and participates in the transfer of new products.
• Read and interpret technical drawings, procedures, and protocols.
• Leads or assists in process improvement projects and provides technical inputs.
• Generate, edit, and maintain quality documentation, including but not limited to, departmental documents, procedures, work instructions, templates, and training materials including change orders.
• Provide technical support to other team members in statistical analysis techniques, experimental design, data analysis, sampling techniques, among others.
• Participates and provides training on department procedures and policies.
• Other tasks and duties as assigned.
  
  

REQUIREMENTS

Education:

· Current university student majoring in Industrial, Chemical, Electronic, Mechanical Engineering or related fields.

· At least 80% of the career approved (Bachelor´s or Licentiate Degree).

· B1 English level or above

Additional skills:

· Ability in the use of excel, word and PowerPoint. Advanced preferred

· Ability to effectively present information to management and public groups.

· Must be organized and detail oriented.

· Knowledge of statistical analysis tools, Minitab or any equivalent statistical tool is preferred.