Student & Graduate Programs

In the U.S., we offer paid summer internships for current students, providing hands-on experience and professional growth opportunities. Recent graduates can explore our rotational programs, designed to build skills, broaden career paths, and launch a successful full-time career.

Internship Programs in the U.S.

View Open Roles
Zimmer Biomet’s internship programs give students meaningful, hands-on experience in a mission-driven MedTech environment. In the U.S., students across Engineering, Sales, Manufacturing, Finance and other Corporate Functions take on real-world assignments that connect classroom learning with professional practice. These experiences are designed to build confidence, expand skills and support a strong transition into the workplace—with potential opportunities to continue into full-time roles after graduation.
 
Beyond the work itself, interns benefit from hands-on learning opportunities, such as saw bone and cadaver labs, plant tours, leadership development, networking and mentorship. Through a culture grounded in inclusion and continuous learning, Zimmer Biomet helps early talent explore career paths and develop the capabilities to make a meaningful impact.
 
Internships are part of a broader early-talent pipeline that includes early education outreach to help students discover STEM, co-op opportunities, and post graduate rotational development programs.  Our commitment to developing emerging talent has earned external recognition, including being named a Top 100 Internship Program by WayUp & Yello (2023).

Step into our office.
Where internships turn curiosity into real-world impact.

Your engaging subtitle goes here. Provide a brief description or engaging subtitle that captures the essence of your content and encourages users to explore further. This text should be concise yet informative.
Your engaging footer subtitle goes here.

Meet our Past Interns

Our programs go beyond traditional internships and entry-level roles, offering mentorship, hands-on learning, and the opportunity to make a real impact in the medical technology field.
img1
I truly loved my time here and could not have asked for a better first internship. Every person I met never hesitated to help me or answer any questions I had. My mentor, ops support and I were well-suited and I learned a lot from them. Overall, this was an amazing summer!" Chayse Robinson
img1
I had a great summer at Zimmer Biomet. This internship fostered my personal and professional growth. I am very grateful to all of the people I met/worked with this summer, as they were extremely welcoming and helpful." Caroline Ristroph
img1
I really enjoyed this program and my experience at Zimmer Biomet. I had the opportunity to strengthen my engineering skills while working on meaningful projects and having fun along the way. I also appreciated being part of such a large intern class this year, which allowed me to build valuable connections and meet so many people within my field of study." Ohm Shah
img1
The internship was incredible! I loved the team that I worked with and the projects that I was able to be a part of. The engineering internship was really well structured, and I was able to make a positive impact on the company through my project work." Allison Lisota

Intern Insights: Meet Landon Bennett

United States
Meet Landon Bennett, a biomedical engineering student at Trine University, working with our Engineering team as a Manufacturing Engineering Intern. From classroom learning to shop floor impact, Landon is discovering how teamwork and continuous improvement bring MedTech innovation to life.

For our summer interns and co-ops, it’s more than a learning experience, it’s an opportunity to contribute, collaborate and see firsthand how their world connects to patients around the world.

Check out our Intern Insights series where we spotlight the next generation of talent shaping the future of medical technology.

Preparing Leaders at Every Level

We’re committed to embracing sustainability practices across every aspect of the environmental, social, and governance landscape to build healthy communities and improve the quality of life globally.
Learn More
Research & Development
While at Zimmer Biomet, students will take on engineering responsibilities, managing daily research and development tasks within a global MedTech organization. As part of the Development co-op cohort, you are encouraged to bring innovative solutions to real-world challenges. Co-op managers and ambassadors support your growth through technical training, certifications, workshops, networking sessions, and more—complementing your hands-on daily work.
Browse all open intern and graduate R&D roles >
Business - Finance, Sales & Marketing
Our Business Internships provide meaningful, real-world experience that allows students to apply classroom knowledge, develop professional skills, and make an impact on projects that support our global business. Interns gain valuable exposure to industry professionals, leadership, and career development opportunities.
Browse all open intern and graduate Business roles >
Manufacturing
As a Manufacturing Operations Intern, you will help drive manufacturing excellence through process optimization and continuous improvement initiatives. This role provides hands-on experience in a dynamic production environment where you will collaborate with engineers and operations leaders to improve efficiency, quality, and performance.
Browse all open intern and graduate manufacturing roles >

YOUR GROWTH STARTS HERE as you join our mission to alleviate pain and improve the quality of life for people around the world.

Work on meaningful, real-world projects while developing professional skills through structured training.
Build your professional network and gain invaluable mentorship to support your career growth.
Participate in community volunteer events that reflect our commitment to making a positive impact beyond the workplace.

Have more questions?

Shape Your Tomorrow With Us
Join Our Talent Community