Manufacturing Engineering Intern

About the Role

This 12-month internship position provides technical support within the manufacturing engineering department, enabling manufacturing engineers to focus on sustaining production and supporting new product introduction. It offers vital medical device manufacturing experience.

• The internship requires the candidate to be enrolled in a degree program at the start.
• The position is full-time (40 hours/week) during the Summer and part-time (15-20 hours/week) during the school year.
• This position is typically considered eligible for work-study credit.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain a working knowledge of the general product development process, current and next-generation project activities, and basic technical and clinical fundamentals of the products.
• Assist in the development, documentation, prototyping, testing, validation, and implementation of new/improved manufacturing processes.
• Perform various test functions on devices/equipment and provide analysis/interpretation of data.
• Create and release documentation to support production, including Assembly Procedures, Lot History Records, Manufacturing Specifications, Work Instructions, and Parts Lists.
• Provide detail in change request justifications and ensure all necessary reference documentation is audit-ready.
• Support IQ’s, OQ’s, and PQ’s when introducing new or changing existing manufacturing equipment.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Must be currently pursuing a BS or MS in Engineering at an accredited University, graduating no sooner than June 2026.
• Must be able to work onsite in San Jose, CA for 12 months, at least 20 hours/week. Remote work is not sustainable long-term. Hands-on work is required periodically. Local candidates preferred.
• Computer Aided Design (CAD) software competence (SolidWorks preferred).
• 3D printing experience is a plus.
• Familiarity with microscope and measurement equipment.
• Strong time management skills with emphasis on managing multiple projects simultaneously.
• Clear and informative writing skills; ability to vary writing style and present numerical data effectively.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.).
• Accuracy and thoroughness; applies feedback to improve performance.
• Strong attention to detail; monitors own work to ensure quality.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret complex documents.
• Knowledge of Statistical software (Minitab, JMP, etc.) is preferred.
• Advanced in English.

Qualifications

• Must be enrolled in a degree program at the start of the internship.

Compensation

• Hourly Pay Rate: $24.00