Engineering Intern- Manufacturing

Rhythmlink International, LLC; Columbia (SC); Hybrid; USD 20,664 - 34,440; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Hands-on engineering experience

Collaborative team environment

Opportunity for professional growth

Job summary

A growing medical device manufacturer is seeking a Mechanical Engineer Intern in Columbia, SC. This internship offers real engineering experience, allowing interns to work on CAD design, prototyping, and process improvement initiatives. As part of the engineering team, you will gain exposure to the full lifecycle of medical device engineering, contributing to impactful projects and collaborating with various teams to improve patient care. Ideal for motivated engineering students looking to make a tangible difference in a mission-driven organization.

Qualifications

• Motivated engineering student eager to apply classroom knowledge.
• Strong technical and professional skills development.
• Interest in medical device engineering and patient outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to CAD design, documentation, and process improvement.
• Assist in prototyping and designs analysis.
• Collaborate with manufacturing and quality teams.

Job description

Mechanical Engineer Intern
Want REAL engineering experience in the medical device industry while you’re still in school? This is not a “coffee and copies” internship. At Rhythmlink International, our Mechanical Engineer Interns work alongside experienced engineers on projects that directly support the design, development, and manufacturing of neurodiagnostic and neuromonitoring solutions that improve patient care around the world.

For over 24 years, Rhythmlink has been a fast-growing, innovative medical device manufacturer known for technical excellence, strong teamwork, and meaningful impact. As a Mechanical Engineer Intern, you will contribute to real engineering work including CAD design, prototyping, process improvement initiatives, documentation, and cross-functional projects that support both product development and high-volume manufacturing.

You will learn directly from our engineering team and gain hands‑on exposure to the full lifecycle of medical device engineering, from concept and design through manufacturing and continuous improvement. Whether supporting prototyping, analyzing designs, assisting with validation documentation, or collaborating with manufacturing and quality teams, your work will matter and will be used in a real production environment.

This role is ideal for a motivated engineering student who wants to apply classroom knowledge to real‑world challenges, develop technical and professional skills, and make a tangible difference in a mission‑driven organization focused on improving patient outcomes.

Working minimal hours during the semester and full‑time during breaks, you will quickly become an integrated member of a collaborative, team‑oriented engineering environment that values accountability, curiosity, and growth. If you’re looking for a nationally recognized culture, from being named one of theBest Manufacturing Places to Work, Best Hybrid/Remote Workplaces, to winning Best Places to Work in SC for the last 14 years in a row. You will be part of a growing, technology‑driven organization where your contributions are seen, valued, and tied directly to business outcomes.