Engineering Intern (Summer 2027)

USA SOLVENTUM US LLC; Columbia Township (MO); On-site; USD 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Retirement benefits

Paid time off after 90 days

Job summary

Solventum is seeking an Engineering Intern for Summer 2027 to support manufacturing operations and continuous improvement initiatives. This internship runs 10–12 weeks, with a full-time schedule, at our on-site facility in Columbia, Missouri.

You will work under guidance to gain hands-on experience across engineering disciplines and GMP documentation. Eligible candidates are pursuing a bachelor’s degree in engineering, have internship exposure, and demonstrate strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree in engineering or higher from an accredited institution.
• Previous internship experience is beneficial.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide engineering support for existing operations in the manufacturing facility.
• Lead/Support Continuous Improvement Projects to identify opportunities for cost, service, inventory and implement improvement plans.
• Participate in continuous improvement projects, experiments, and kaizen events.
• Troubleshoot manufacturing issues in label and industrial processes; identify causes and implement solutions.
• Document per GMP practices and Regulatory standards.
• Assist with validations, technical reports, and corrective/preventive actions as needed.

Skills

Strong verbal and written comms

Self-starter

Previous internship experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering (in progress)

Job description

Thank you for your interest in joining Solventum. Solventum is a new healthcare company with a long legacy of solving big challenges that improve lives and help healthcare professionals perform at their best. At Solventum, people are at the heart of every innovation we pursue. Guided by empathy, insight, and clinical intelligence, we collaborate with the best minds in healthcare to address our customers’ toughest challenges. While we continue updating the Solventum Careers Page and applicant materials, some documents may still reflect legacy branding. Please note that all listed roles are Solventum positions, and our Privacy Policy: https://www.solventum.com/en-us/home/legal/website-privacy-statement/applicant-privacy/ applies to any personal information you submit. As it was with 3M, at Solventum all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Job Description: Engineering Intern (Summer 2027) At Solventum, we enable better, smarter, safer healthcare to improve lives. As a new company with a long legacy of creating breakthrough solutions for our customers’ toughest challenges, we pioneer game-changing innovations at the intersection of health, material and data science that change patients' lives for the better while enabling healthcare professionals to perform at their best. Because people, and their wellbeing, are at the heart of every scientific advancement we pursue. We partner closely with the brightest minds in healthcare to ensure that every solution we create melds the latest technology with compassion and empathy. Because at Solventum, we never stop solving for you.

An internship is a temporary position within Solventum. Interns typically work a full-time schedule throughout a 10-12 week assignment during the summer of 2027. This position is limited to working 899 hours per service credit year.

Impact You’ll Make in this Role

As an Engineering Intern, you will have the opportunity to tap into your curiosity and collaborate with some of the most innovative and diverse people around the world.

• Provide engineering support for existing operations in the manufacturing facility.
• Lead/Support Continuous Improvement Projects to identify improvement opportunities for cost, service, inventory and execute improvement plans.
• Participating in continuous improvement projects, experiments, and kaizen events
• Troubleshoot various manufacturing issues in dealing with label and industrial problems, identify causes and implement solutions throughout the entire manufacturing workflow.
• Document per GMP practices and Regulatory standards.
• This may include validations, technical reports, nonconforming product reports, corrective and preventative actions, etc.

Your Skills and Expertise

To set you up for success in this role from day one, Solventum requires (at a minimum) the following qualifications: Additional qualifications that could help you succeed even further in this role include:

• Currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree in engineering, or higher from an accredited institution
• Previous internship experience
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Self-starter with the ability to work on a wide range of technical challenges.

Work location: On-site – Columbia, Missouri Relocation: not authorized Must be legally authorized to work in the country of employment without sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H1B status).

Supporting Your Well-being

Solventum offers many programs to help you live your best life – both physically and financially. To ensure competitive pay and benefits, Solventum regularly benchmarks with other companies that are comparable in size and scope.

Applicable to US Applicants Only: The expected compensation range for this position is $29.00 - $33.00 per hour, which includes base pay plus variable incentive pay, if eligible. This range represents a good faith estimate for this position. The specific compensation offered to a candidate may vary based on factors including, but not limited to, the candidate’s relevant knowledge, training, skills, work location, and/or experience.

• In addition, this position may be eligible for a range of benefits (e.g., Medical, Dental & Vision, Health Savings Accounts, Health Care & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts, Disability Benefits, Life Insurance, Voluntary Benefits, Paid Absences and Retirement Benefits, etc.)after 90 days employment.

Additional information is available at: https://www.solventum.com/en-us/home/our-company/careers/#Total-Rewards global job description.

Responsibilities of this position include that corporate policies, procedures and security standards are complied with while performing assigned duties.

Solventum is committed to maintaining the highest standards of integrity and professionalism in our recruitment process.

Solventum is an equal opportunity employer. Solventum will not discriminate against any applicant for employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status.

A new healthcare company with a rich history. With more than 70 years of delivering healthcare innovations, we continue to move the industry forward by helping to solve our customers’ biggest challenges. 20,000+ employees worldwide. Solventum relies on the courage and the boundless insights of professionals worldwide to achieve exceptional results for our customers and those who rely on them. Healthcare that leads with heart and humility starts with listening and never finishes, only evolves. As long as healthcare challenges remain unsolved, we will be here, united by empathy and a relentless belief that countless lives are improved through our work. Operations in 38 countries. Driven by our dedication to improved outcomes for all we serve, we break through by making unprecedented connections that impact lives. In more than 300 offices and facilities around the world, we work closely with customers and partners to create positive healthcare outcomes that transcend borders. To realize our shared vision, we harness diverse talents and perspectives from every background to not only address our customers' most urgent priorities but anticipate the needs of the future.