R&D INTERN - SUMMER 2025

Who We Are

At KLS Martin, we offer a unique opportunity to contribute to the success of a dynamic and thriving company whose products are used daily across the world to help surgical patients.

The KLS Martin Group is a worldwide leader in creating surgical solutions for the craniomaxillofacial and cardiothoracic fields. Surgical innovation is our passion, and we are constantly working with surgeons to improve surgical care for their patients. Our product portfolio includes titanium and resorbable implants for reconstruction, innovative distraction devices to stimulate bone lengthening, over 4,000 surgical instruments, and other surgical products designed specifically for CMF and cardiothoracic surgeons.

KLS Martin is an innovative leader in the treatment of CMF deformities and trauma cases. We use Individual Patient Solutions (IPS) by using our proprietary IPS products where CT scans are used to custom design implants that are created specifically for that individual patient. This technology allows our surgeons to provide the best-in-class treatment for their patients.

KLS Martin Guiding Principles

• Established, Privately Held Business Group - Responsive to customers, not shareholders. KLS Martin has manufactured medical products since 1896, and we have sold our products in the United States under the KLS name since 1993. We have always been, and always will be, privately owned.
• Patient Focus - We design products with the patient in mind - CMF, Thoracic & Hand
• Product to Table - Integrated planning, design, manufacturing and distribution process
• Educational Partner - Our primary focus for support is on education
• Inventory Alliance - Inventory management is critical to patient treatment/outcome
• Surgical Innovation is Our Passion - More than just a tagline

What We Offer

• We provide full-time employees with a competitive benefits package, including paid parental leave
• In-house training and professional development opportunities
• A culture of creativity and innovation by drawing on diverse perspectives and ideas to drive surgical innovation

Job Summary

Assists R&D Team with tasks associated with research, planning, idea creation and realization, concept development, specification generation, maintenance of product designs, testing and validation protocols, as well as effective communication with team members, management, and customers.

Essential Functions, Duties, and Responsibilities

• Apply mechanical design principles for developing new products.
• Assist team with translating or deriving customer requirements into engineering specifications.
• Ability to contribute to writing and collaborating with others on product testing requirements.
• Identify technical requirements of the customer, in collaboration with other team members.
• Strong technical writing ability to create protocols, test reports and other documents.
• Assists in designing and execute tests to simulate product use for verifying and validating product performance, reliability, and usability.
• Understands and applies basic statistical tools to evaluate and derive conclusion from test data or dimensional analysis.
• Participate in the creation and maintenance of files specific to project assignment.
• Collaborate and coordinate between multiple departments: production, sales, marketing, and product management.

Educational and Experience Requirements

• Currently enrolled as a degree seeking student in an Engineering field (Mechanical, Bioengineering, Biomedical) or comparable technical/medical field
• Proficient user of Microsoft Office applications
• Prior experience with 3D CAD modeling software is preferred

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Adhere and support KLS Martin's quality and safety policies and procedures
• Ability to learn new software quickly
• Ability to retrieve and interpret documentation.
• Customer support skills
• Able to work independently under minimal supervision.
• Able to efficiently communicate and collaborate amongst a team
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to effectively communicate at all levels internally, as well as externally
• Problem solving and decision making
• Strong communication skills, both written and orally
• Critical thinking
• Adaptability & flexibility

Skill Requirements

• Typing/computer keyboard
• Utilize computer software (specified above)
• Retrieve and compile information
• Maintain records/logs
• Verify data and information
• Organize and prioritize information/tasks
• Operate office equipment
• Advanced mathematical concepts (fractions, decimals, ratios, percentages, graphs)
• Verbal communication
• Written communication
• Public speaking/group presentations
• Research, analyze and interpret information
• Investigate, evaluate, recommend action
• Leadership and supervisory, managing people
• Basic mathematical concepts (e.g. add, subtract)
• Abstract mathematical concepts (interpolation, inference, frequency, reliability, formulas, equations, statistics)

Physical Requirements

• Sitting for extended periods
• Extended periods viewing computer screen
• Walking
• Reading
• Speaking
• Hear/Listen
• Maintain regular, punctual attendance
• Lifting/carrying up to 20 pounds various items
• Repetitive Motions
• Pushing/Pulling
• Bending/Stooping
• Reaching/Grasping
• Writing

Hazards

• Normal office environment

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

KLS Martin is a drug-free employer