Technical Communications & Project Management Intern

About the Role

As a Technical Communications & Project Management Intern, you will gain hands-on experience supporting project management activities and cross-functional teams within the Active Implantable Systems division. You will work alongside experienced project managers and technical professionals, gaining exposure to medical device product development while developing skills in project planning, communication, coordination, and technical documentation. This internship is ideal for a student pursuing a degree in Technical Communications, Communications, or a related field who is personable, organized, collaborative, and interested in learning how complex projects move from planning through execution. Through job shadowing, mentorship, and participation on core project teams, you will see firsthand how project managers bring together diverse functions to achieve shared goals in a regulated, purpose-driven environment. This role follows an onsite work model, requiring employees to be in our local office at least five days per week.

Key Responsibilities

• Shadow and support project managers to gain practical exposure to project planning, execution, and cross-functional coordination within medical device product development.
• Collaborate with cross-functional core teams, including R&D, Quality, Regulatory, Clinical, and other business partners, to support project activities and team objectives.
• Assist in developing and maintaining project schedules, timelines, milestones, and action items.
• Serve as a communication liaison between project teams and functional groups, facilitating information sharing and alignment.
• Support project meetings by assisting with agendas, meeting materials, notes, action items, and follow-up communications.
• Help organize and maintain project documentation and technical communications.
• Apply strong written and verbal communication skills to translate technical and project information into clear communications.
• Assist project managers with project planning, tracking, status reporting, and coordination of deliverables.
• Work with engineers, technical experts, and other cross-functional partners to understand project needs, dependencies, risks, and priorities.
• Gain familiarity with project management tools, processes, and best practices.
• Contribute to continuous improvement opportunities related to project communication, documentation, planning, and team collaboration.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Currently enrolled in a bachelor’s or master’s degree program, with an expected graduation date between Fall 2027 and Spring 2028.
• Pursuing a degree in Technical Writing/ Technical Communications or a writing-related major.
• Academic project or work experience involving technical writing.
• Able to start the internship on May 17 or May 24, 2027, and work for 12 weeks.
• Must have reliable transportation to and from work.
• This role is deemed safety-sensitive and, as such, candidates will be subject to a prohibited substance test as a requirement.

Qualifications

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively with diverse, cross-functional teams.
• Attention to detail and ability to work independently.
• Personable, organized, collaborative, and interested in learning project management.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with single-source authoring tools.
• Experience with content management systems (CMS).
• Experience with XML-based authoring.
• Experience with AI-assisted writing tools.
• Coursework in medical terminology or medical-industry writing experience.
• Ability to understand and convey complex technical information clearly and concisely.