Spain Internship Program, Quality Engineering & Compliance Interns

Make a meaningful difference to patients around the world. Our Spain Internship Program is designed to help early-career professionals contribute to solutions that transform patient lives. We also 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. We’ll provide you with the opportunity to thrive in a dynamic environment where you can make innovative contributions. As a Quality Engineering or Compliance intern with us, you’ll find motivation and inspiration in a culture that emphasizes passion for patients as you discover your own strengths.

This is a 6-month internship where you will train with passionate team members who are making a meaningful impact at Edwards. Based on your performance and business needs, you may have the opportunity to continue your career with us after the program. 

Location: Valencia, Spain 
Duration: 6 months internship, 30-40 hours/week 
Start: October 1st, 2026 
Please apply in English! 

Within our recruitment process, you will be selected into one of our teams based on your background and skills. We are currently looking for interns in the following teams: 

Quality Compliance 

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

How you will make an impact:

• Support the Quality Compliance team in basic tasks related to customer communication during the complaint investigation process under close supervision.
• Assist in the initial review of events to help determine whether they may qualify as complaints, with guidance from experienced team members.
• Help gather and organize complaint information, including supporting additional information requests and escalating items as needed under the direction of senior staff.
• Shadow experienced team members in the preparation and submission process of Medical Device Vigilance Reports to Competent Authorities.
• Contribute to the preparation of investigation summaries by assisting in the review of product analyses, imaging assessments, instructions for use (IFU), and related labeling or training materials, while learning how conclusions are formulated.
• Assist in drafting preliminary customer correspondence, ensuring completeness before it is reviewed by an experienced team member; correspondence is not sent to customers by the intern.

Quality Engineering 

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

How you will make an impact:

• Support the Quality team in routine tasks related to complaint handling and documentation under close supervision.
• Assist in gathering and organizing data for product evaluations and investigations.
• Participate in training sessions to develop understanding of medical device regulations (e.g., ISO13485, FDA).
• Help prepare basic documentation and reports, ensuring accuracy and compliance with internal guidelines.
• Observe and learn how to perform data collection and basic analysis under guidance.
• Shadow team members during complaint investigations and regulatory reporting processes.
• Contribute to maintaining accurate records and documentation in line with Good Documentation Practices (GDP).
• Perform administrative tasks to support the Quality Compliance team.
• Engage in continuous learning to build foundational knowledge in quality systems and regulatory requirements.

What you’ll need: 

• Currently enrolled in Bachelor’s or Master´s program in Biomedical Engineering, Biotechnology, or a related engineering field. 

• 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.

• Full-time (30-40h/week) availability for min. 6 months. 

• Comfortable working in English and Spanish.

• Problem-solving and critical thinking skills 

What else we look for:

• Communication and relationship-building skills.

• Basic knowledge of medical terms and human anatomy.

• Attention to detail and good documentation skills.

• Big plus: knowledge of Medical Device Vigilance regulations, and regulatory reporting regulations.