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.
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).
Unique Benefits for Interns in Spain:
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.
We look forward to your application, please submit it in English, thank you!
Skills Required
- Currently enrolled in Bachelor or Master's program in Biomedical Engineering, Biotechnology, or a related field
- Involved in final year of the degree
- Availability for minimum 6 months
- Comfortable working in English and Spanish
Edwards Lifesciences Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Retirement Support — Retirement programs include a 401(k) match complemented by a separate profit‑sharing contribution. These elements add meaningful long‑term value to total compensation.
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Equity Value & Accessibility — An employee stock purchase plan with a discount and look‑back feature, alongside stock awards for eligible roles, provides notable upside. Program expansions indicate continued accessibility.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time‑off policies include generous PTO, company holidays, and a year‑end holiday shutdown. These offerings enhance work‑life support when available at the site.
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What We Do
Edwards Lifesciences (NYSE: EW), is the global leader in patient-focused medical innovations for structural heart disease, as well as critical care and surgical monitoring. We thrive on discovery and expanding the boundaries of medical technology, serving patients in 100+ countries, with the help of our employees in areas including Clinical Affairs, Quality Engineering, Research & Development, Regulatory Affairs, Sales & Marketing, corporate functions and more. Our roots date back to 1958 when Miles Lowell Edwards, a retired engineer with a background in hydraulics and fuel pump operations, set out to build the first artificial heart. Edwards believed the heart could be mechanized and was encouraged by Dr. Albert Starr to focus on developing an artificial heart valve. After just two years, the first Starr-Edwards mitral valve was developed and successfully placed in a patient. This innovation spawned Edwards Laboratories. Miles’ fascination with healing the heart and helping patients with heart disease stemmed from his own experience with rheumatic fever as a teenager and continues to fuel our patient-first culture today. Today, we are as passionate about providing innovative solutions for people fighting cardiovascular disease as we have ever been. It's our Credo. It takes integrity, collaboration, innovation, and focus. We are leaders in the design and manufacture of tissue replacement heart valves and repair products as well as advanced hemodynamic monitoring. We partner with physicians to innovate products designed to help patients live longer, healthier, and more productive lives. Our work is both rewarding and a privilege. The importance of what we do defines our approach. We work together to create an environment where ideas can flourish and we provide our people with the resources, expertise and support to bring those ideas to life. For our legal terms and trademarks, please visit: https://www.edwards.com/legal/legal-terms







