About Carlsmed

Our mission is to improve outcomes and decrease the cost of healthcare for spine surgery. The Carlsmed
aprevo® personalized surgery platform is designed to improve the standard of care for spine surgery one patient at a time. 

Position Description

We are seeking motivated and curious college students to join our team as interns. This opportunity is ideal for junior, senior, and graduate students pursuing a technical degree, especially in fields such as marketing, business, engineering, computer science, health sciences, biology, materials science, or related disciplines. As an intern, you will work alongside experienced professionals on meaningful projects that may span product development, quality, regulatory support, marketing, medical affairs, manufacturing, or R&D.

These paid internships are expected to run from mid-June to September, with an anticipated commitment of 20-40 hours per week. Internships are on-site at our Carlsbad, CA office.

This is a hands-on, learning-focused experience designed to provide exposure to the medical device industry and personalized healthcare solutions.

Responsibilities

• Support project teams in areas such as design, research, documentation, process improvement, and data analysis
• Assist in prototype development, research and analysis, or CAD modeling, depending on assignment
• Participate in team meetings and present updates on project work
• Conduct literature reviews, technical research, and data organization to support engineering and clinical teams
• Assist in preparing reports, summaries, or documentation for internal or regulatory use
• Collaborate cross-functionally with engineers, quality professionals, and other team members

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a junior, senior, or graduate-level program in a STEM-related field such as Mechanical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Biology, Materials Science, Computer Science, or a related discipine
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills
• Willingness to learn and contribute in a fast-paced, collaborative environment
• Basic familiarity with engineering tools (e.g., Excel, CAD, lab equipment) is a plus but not required
• Passion for innovation and interest in healthcare or medical technology is a bonus

What We Offer

• Real-world experience in a mission-driven company
• Exposure to the lifecycle of a regulated medical device
• Mentorship from industry professionals
• Opportunity to contribute to projects that directly impact patient outcomes
• Exceptional interns may be considered for future internship cycles or full-time opportunities upon graduation

Equal Opportunity Employer

Carlsmed is an equal opportunity employer.  All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.  Carlsmed  is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities in our recruiting process. If you need any assistance or accommodations due to a disability, please let us know.

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Location

Carlsbad, California

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Employment Type

Intern

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Minimum Experience

Entry-level

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