Intern Insights: Meet Landon Bennett
From classroom learning to shop floor impact, Landon is discovering how teamwork and continuous improvement bring MedTech innovation to life.
What does it really mean to be an intern at Zimmer Biomet?
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.
In our Intern Insights series, we’re spotlighting the next generation of talent shaping the future of MedTech.
First up, meet Landon Bennett, a biomedical engineering student at Trine University working with our Engineering team as a Manufacturing Engineering Intern.
What inspired you to apply for an internship at Zimmer Biomet?
Throughout college, Zimmer Biomet has stood out to me as a leader in the industry. I’ve long known I wanted to work for a top orthopedic company in this region, and Zimmer Biomet represents that standard of excellence.
What are you studying and how does this internship connect to your goals?
I’m studying Biomedical Engineering at Trine University. This internship supports my career goals by giving me the opportunity to contribute to meaningful projects that help improve people’s lives while also supporting my professional development in the field.
Can you describe your role and the team you’re working with/what you’re working on?
As a Manufacturing Engineering Intern, I am working with North Operations Engineering to digitize a manual inspection form used during the laser etching process. This initiative is expected to improve efficiency, allow operators to use their time more effectively and generate cost savings for Zimmer Biomet. A significant part of my internship has also involved completing process flow analyses for the laser etch work center.
What has surprised you most about your experience so far?
What has surprised me most is the number of processes—and approvals—required to successfully deliver a product to the patient. I’ve also gained a greater appreciation for how essential collaboration is across teams to achieve that goal.
Before this internship, I didn’t fully realize how important teamwork is to operational success. One of the main reasons North Campus operates so efficiently is the strong culture of collaboration and the positive, team-oriented attitude shared by everyone here.
How do teams collaborate to bring an idea from concept to reality?
My team at North Campus has built a strong working relationship. Because we are all located in the same area, it is easy to collaborate on projects, share ideas and solve problems efficiently. I have seen first-hand how my manager brings the team together to discuss challenges, work through them collaboratively and develop meaningful solutions. That environment has shown me the value of open communication, mutual support, and teamwork in maintaining productivity and driving continuous improvement. It has also made a strong impression on me to see how quickly progress can happen when a team is aligned around a common goal.
For Landon, this summer has been about more than building skills—it’s been a journey of continuous learning and discovering what it means to contribute to something bigger. He encourages future interns to approach the experience with an open mind, noting that it can feel less like work and more like a daily opportunity to learn. That’s what defines the internship experience at ZB: real work, real impact, and real opportunities to grow.
Ready to start your own journey?
Applications for our internship programs open this September. Visit our Careers page to learn more, explore current opportunities and sign-up for our Talent Community to stay up to date on the latest opportunities at Zimmer Biomet.
This story is part of a series featuring our Summer interns. Stay tuned to Insights in Motion to hear from more interns, like Landon.
