Direct, same building relationship with manufacturers
Hands on capabilities for learning system interfaces
Smaller company allows for more collaboration between departments.
Largely custom based work keeps engineers involved in design projects.
Cons
Roles and management have loose structure which, while the freedom is nice, can create confusion in how projects and goals are delegated.
Fairly new staff can make understanding previous engineering decisions difficult.
Altus Spine Response
2y
Thank you for your review. Your observations of the department are insightful and encouraging. We have taken great steps to reduce the confusion and we believe that you are already seeing the results. Continue the good work.
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5.0
6 Mar 2026
Anonymous employee
Current employee
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook
Pros
As a current employee, I am proud to be part of a company that is truly dedicated to advancing spine care and improving patient outcomes. The level of innovation, collaboration, and commitment to quality here is impressive. Our team works hard to develop technologies that support surgeons and ultimately help patients.
One of the things I value most is the culture. Leadership encourages collaboration, professional growth, and continuous improvement.
Cons
The company is growing quickly, which means processes are still evolving
Altus Spine is a great place for engineering students to learn about the medical device industry. It boasts a truly impressive facility, sharing a working environment with its sister company, Acero Precision. Consequently, there are plenty of opportunities to crosstrain between the two companies in a wide range of skillsets. The work one does has a tangible impact and provides plenty of opportunities to learn and develop. Spinal implants and instruments are a highly regulated industry, so gaining experience with the interplay between R&D and Quality necessary to bring such a product to market is incredibly valuable.
Cons
Work can be somewhat monotonous, at times, but that's to be expected for an internship position.
Altus Spine Response
2y
Let’s start with the Advice to Management. You are right. The program is intended to provide real work experience and ultimately lead the interns back to Altus Spine and Acero Precision. For the record, a number of interns have graduated and joined both companies over the years. We also allow student interns to work through school breaks like Thanksgiving and Christmas so that they can keep their skills sharp and earn at the same time.