Internship Program

Make a meaningful difference to patients around the world. Our Internship Program is designed to help early-career professionals contribute to solutions that transform patient lives. We believe in investing in the future of our talented people across the globe, including early career professionals seeking to explore and establish themselves within the medical device industry. As an intern with us, you'll thrive in a dynamic, patient-focused environment, influencing decision-making and optimizing product development to the highest standards of integrity and safety within the realms of Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain Management and other departments.

Is a 6-month internship, where you'll train with the passionate team members who are making a meaningful impact at Edwards and candidates may be retained in the Quality team or other divisions at the end of the program.

Location: Valencia, Spain

Duration: 6 months internship, 30-40 hours/week

Recruitment process: November-January

Start Date: February

Please apply in English

After our recruitment process, you will be selected into one of our teams based on your background and skills.

Quality Compliance

• Focused on supporting partnership satisfaction, you'll investigate customer inquiries and, provide timely resolution to complex obstacles.

• Key skills: communication, relationship-building, attention to detail

Quality Engineering

• Dedicated to patient-experience excellence, you'll apply engineering principles and conduct lab experiments to support the quality of our devices.

• Key skills: problem solving, communicative

Product and Process Engineering

• ​Transfer technical knowledge and documents between countries including operating procedures, material lists, and part numbers.
• Support manufacturing process improvements by checking tools and fixtures, understanding assembly steps, and giving input for system models (MES).

Plant Operations Engineering

• Support on projects and technical documentation: Assist in diverse projects across areas like Engineering and Manufacturing, help update drawings, maintain accurate records, and contribute to documentation for quality, validation, and commissioning activities.
• Participate in operational and team activities: Join inspections and walkthroughs, monitor contractors during installation and start-up, collaborate in design and planning meetings, and help troubleshoot issues during equipment and system start-up.

Strategy and AI

• Assist in AI development and improvement: Support the creation, maintenance, and enhancement of AI agents and solutions, adding new features and performing tasks that advance AI strategy and implementation.
• Collaborate and contribute to AI adoption: Work with cross-functional teams, help prepare communications and training materials to increase AI literacy, and ensure successful deployment and usage of AI tools.

Marketing and events

• Support event logistics, including hotels, service providers, materials preparation, invoice and budget management
• Coordination with internal teams. You will also assist with contract administration, compliance processes and marketing materials.

What you'll need:

• Currently enrolled in Bachelor's or Master´s program in Biomedical Engineering, Biotechnology, or a related engineering field. Candidates with backgrounds in Computer Science, Marketing, or Business related fields are also encouraged to apply for roles in the respective departments

• Involved in your final year of the degree, with the possibility of transitioning into a postgraduate role upon successful completion of the internship and graduation

• h/week) availability for min. 6 months

• Comfortable working in English and Spanish

• Problem-solving and critical thinking skills

What is it like to work at Edwards Lifesciences in Spain?

As a global leader in patient-focused medical innovations, we offer rewarding opportunities and exciting challenges in a truly international, dynamic and friendly work environment.

We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment where all employees can grow, personally and professionally. To achieve this, we offer on-the-job development, training opportunities and the support and guidance provided by dedicated employee groups (the Edwards Network of Women, Edwards Foundation charity team, sustainability activities, and others).

Edwards Lifesciences  in  Spain  also  offers  the  following  benefits:

• Competitive Compensation and  Benefits package

• Flexible working hours

• Meal Vouchers  

• Comprehensive Wellness  program  including  gym  membership  reimbursement,  fresh  fruit  in  the office,  yoga  lessons,  subsidized  massages,  mindfulness  sessions,  educational events,  charity  activities and  much more.