Summer 2026 Engineering Internship

Job Description

About Company

Lensa:
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Medtronic:
Medtronic is a global leader in healthcare technology, committed to boldly addressing challenging health problems and finding solutions. Its mission is to alleviate pain, restore health, and extend life, uniting a global team of over 95,000 passionate people across 150+ countries. Medtronic is described as being “engineers at heart,” emphasizing a culture of experimentation, creation, building, improving, and problem-solving to generate real solutions for real people.

The company values putting patients first with speed and decisiveness, and believes in the invaluable nature of in-person exchanges, fostering a culture of professional growth and cross-functional collaboration. Medtronic is dedicated to diversity, equity, and inclusion, providing equal employment opportunity regardless of various protected characteristics and offering reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. Its core values include:
• Experiences that put people first: Respect for people and a commitment to positively impact lives, including putting employees first and fostering a culture of belonging.
• Life-transforming technologies: Contributing to technologies that empower patients to live life on their terms.
• Better outcomes for our world: Driven by a mission to improve human welfare and advance healthcare, society, and equity.
• Insight-driven care: Shaping the future of healthcare technology through fresh viewpoints, cutting-edge AI, data, and automation.

Medtronic offers a commitment to its employees through competitive salaries and flexible benefits, recognizing their contributions and supporting them at every career and life stage.

Job Description

Job Title: Summer Engineering Internship (Manufacturing Engineer / Process Engineer)

Application Window: Anticipated to close on October 13, 2025.

Job Overview:
Medtronic offers a summer internship program for aspiring engineers to gain real-world experience within experienced engineering teams. Interns will contribute to improving the lives of millions by making a mark at the intersection of medicine and technology. The program aims to provide a life-long career of exploration and innovation, helping champion healthcare access and equity.

A Day in the Life (Potential Roles):
Interns in the Operations engineering group may take on roles such as Manufacturing Engineer or Process Engineer.

• Manufacturing Engineer:
• Designs manufacturing processes, procedures, and production layouts for assemblies, equipment installation, processing, machining, and material handling.
• Designs the arrangement of machines within plant facilities to ensure the most efficient and productive layout.

• Process Engineer:
• Provides technical and sustaining engineering support in a manufacturing area.
• Recommends and implements equipment and process modifications to meet quality standards, improve production efficiencies, manufacturing techniques, and production yields for existing products.

Internship Structure and Benefits:
• Duration: Full-time (40 hours/week), paid positions lasting 10-11 weeks.
• Compensation: Competitive, with an hourly rate ranging from $26.50 – $45.25 per hour, determined by the position and the number of years of school completed.
• Additional Support: For interns relocating more than 50 miles from home or school, Medtronic provides housing assistance and a relocation and transportation stipend.
• Programming: Educational and social programming is offered throughout the summer.
• Work Arrangement: A minimum of 4 days a week onsite is required as part of Medtronic’s commitment to professional growth and cross-functional collaboration.
• Locations: The majority of positions are based at primary hubs in Minnesota, California, Colorado, and the Northeastern U.S. (Connecticut & Massachusetts). Opportunities are also available in other states including Arizona, Florida, Michigan, Tennessee, and Texas. Candidate location preferences are considered, but flexibility increases opportunities.
• Residency: All interns must reside in the U.S. for the duration of the internship.

Must-Haves (Basic Requirements):
To be considered, candidates must clearly demonstrate the following on their resume:
• Currently pursuing a bachelor’s or master’s degree in mechanical engineering or a related engineering major.
• Anticipated graduation date of Winter 2026, Spring 2027, Winter 2027, or Spring 2028.
• Ability to participate full time (40 hours/week) as part of the intern cohort:
• June 1 – August 14 (semester system programs)
• June 15 – August 21 (quarter system programs)
• Legally authorized to work in the U.S. on a full-time basis and do not require sponsorship in the future for an employment visa. Individuals with temporary visas (E, F-1, H-1, H-2, L, B, J, TN) or those needing future sponsorship are not eligible.

Nice-To-Haves (Preferred Qualifications):
• A minimum 3.0 out of a 4.0 cumulative GPA.
• Flexibility in geographic location.
• Knowledge of one or more technologies: C/C++, C#, SQL, Python, Minitab, MATLAB, CAD (SolidWorks/Autocad or equivalent).
• Prior work on projects in a team environment.
• Relevant academic project, internship, or lab experience.
• Technical writing skills.
• Experience with statistics and data analysis or Digital IC Design Theory.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; self-motivated, willing to learn, and a self-starter.

Physical Job Requirements:
The role may require an employee to be independently mobile, interact with a computer, and communicate with peers and co-workers. Reasonable accommodations will be made for individuals with disabilities.

Benefits & Compensation (Summary for Interns):
While the full benefits package applies to regular employees working 20+ hours per week, temporary employees (including interns) are eligible for:
• Paid sick time (as required by applicable state law).
• The Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
• Hourly compensation as detailed above.
• Housing assistance and relocation/transportation stipend for eligible interns.