About the role

Build a career powered by innovations that matter! At Novanta, our innovations power technology products that are transforming healthcare and advanced manufacturing—improving productivity, enhancing people’s lives and redefining what’s possible. We create for our global customers engineered components and sub-systems that deliver extreme precision and performance for a range of mission-critical applications—from minimally invasive surgery to robotics to 3D metal printing.

Novanta is one global team with over 26 offices located in The Americas, Europe and Asia-Pacific. Looking for a great place to work? You have found it with a culture that embraces teamwork, collaboration and empowerment. Come explore Novanta.

Business Unit Overview

This position is part of Novanta’s Fluids & Flow (F&F) business unit. Specialized in the field of Minimally Invasive Medicine, F&F develops devices and accessories so that doctors can operate with small cuts. We produce Cameras, Insufflators, Medical Pumps, and tubing that makes diagnosis and treatment easier for everyone. Our insufflators and pump systems dilate cavities in the body and turn previously complicated surgeries into minor procedures. Together with customers, doctors, and technical experts, our teams continuously search for new ways to innovate.

Job Summary

The intern will execute and evaluate quality and functional tests for insufflation and pump hoses, including but not limited to transport tests, functional tests, tensile strength tests, shelf-life tests, and air bubble leak tests. Documentation will be maintained in English. There is an opportunity for growth within Novanta Brno and increased responsibility within the System Verification team.

Your Responsibilities

Execute and evaluate design verification tests for tube sets with the help of colleagues (easier manual tests).

Support the System Verification Department in daily tasks.

Execute and evaluate quality and functional tests of insufflation and pump tube sets (transportation safety testing, functional tests, tensile strength tests, shelf-life tests, air bubble leak tests, etc.).

Document test results in test management tools in English.

Your Experience, Education, and Skills

Student at a University (ideally technical)
Strong technical understanding (ideally experienced with measuring tools)
Experience with testing is a big plus

Logical and analytical thinker

Proficient in working with documentation

Very good, advanced knowledge of English, Czech is a big plus

Quality-conscious, trustworthy, and reliable

Structured and systematic approach to work

Effective team player

Strong communication skills
Availability to work onsite at the office (remote work is not possible)

We offer

Internship (part-time job with max 20 hours/week) with flexible working time which is compatible with studies
Work onsite at the office, work at lab
Creative, innovative & friendly work environment, great team, new offices
Free refreshments at the workplace (hot drinks – great coffee, tea; fruit/vegetables 2 times a week)

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Novanta is proud to be an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action workplace. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, military and veteran status, disability, genetics, or any other category protected by federal law or Novanta policy.

Please call +1 781-266-5700 if you need a disability accommodation for any part of the employment process.

Aplyr's read

Novanta is a leader in precision photonics and automation solutions, attracting talent in engineering, quality, and management roles across medical and industrial sectors.
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What's promising

•Novanta's focus on precision technology supports innovation in medical and industrial applications.
•The company's global presence offers diverse career opportunities in various regions.
•Recent hires indicate growth in engineering, quality, and data management roles.

What to watch

•Highly specialized industry may limit opportunities for those without relevant technical expertise.
•Rapid technological advancements could require continuous skill development.
•Limited public information about company culture and employee satisfaction.

Why Novanta

•Novanta integrates precision photonics with motion and automation for niche markets.
•The company plays a critical role in advancing medical device technology.
•Novanta's solutions are pivotal in enhancing industrial automation processes.

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