Engineering Intern - Summer 2027

AMETEK Inc.; Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

AMETEK Inc. seeks an Engineering Intern for Summer 2027 in Dayton, OH to support engineering teams across design, manufacturing, and quality rotations for medical devices in orthopedics.

You will assist with prototypes, testing, process mapping, and documentation under supervision. The role emphasizes hands-on learning, GD&T familiarity, and collaboration with ongoing design controls and regulatory compliance efforts.

Qualifications

• Strong technical foundation with aptitude and communication skills.
• Familiarity with design documentation and ISO/FDA regulations.
• Experience with 3D CAD and MS Excel is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide support for engineering teams across design, manufacturing, and quality rotations.
• Assist in design and development of new medical devices for orthopedics.
• Support manufacturing process flows, DFM, and CP development.
• Assist in quality activities and data analysis to drive improvements.
• Generate documentation per Paragon procedures and participate in audits.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Multitasking

GD&T

3D CAD

Excel

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Biomedical Engineering

Job description

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Job Title: Engineering Intern - Summer 2027

Location: Dayton, OH, US, 45414

Business Unit: Paragon Medical Orthopedics

Posting Date: Oct 20, 2026

Job Description:

• SUMMARY OF POSITION: Responsible for providing support for the engineering teams for commercialization of medical devices. Primarily for the orthopedic industry including hip, knee, and spine segments. There are three primary rotations available with specific focuses on design and development (GDC), manufacturing engineering, and quality engineering.
• ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: The Co-Op/Intern will have a strong technical foundation and aptitude coupled with strong communication skills and the ability to learn quickly. He or she will support the commercialization of complex new products. This includes, but is not limited to:
  • Design & Development Engineer Rotation:
    • Under general supervision, conceptualizes, designs, and develops complex new products.
    • Assist in various aspects of the project as required (timelines, prototypes, testing, suppliers).
    • May work on multiple projects simultaneously.
    • Drives problem solving of design related issues.
    • Research, specify and make recommendations for materials and/or alternative solutions that meet project requirements.
    • Generate appropriate documentation as required per Paragon Design Control Procedures.
    • Assist in compliance with ISO, FDA, and other applicable regulations.
  • Manufacturing Engineer Rotation:
    • Support Design for Manufacturability (DFM) with the Client.
    • Support Device Master Record (DMR) development.
    • Assist in developing product process flows including value stream mapping, process and product characteristics, and CTQ flow through.
    • Assist in pFEMA development and team discussions along with managing the risk mitigation activities and testing.
    • Support Control Plan (CP) development including inspection methodology, prevention controls, detection controls, reaction plans, inspection frequency rationale, and ongoing monitoring.
    • Generate engineering test protocols and reports for process characterization and process testing.
  • Quality Engineer Rotation:
    • Monitor and analyze quality performance for new product development.
    • Support device design for inspection.
    • Participate in all quality activities associated with new product development.
    • Generate gage designs.
    • Analyze data and identifies trends to improve the quality of a given process based on statistical analysis and develop sampling rationale.
    • Lead special quality projects for continuous improvement activities.
    • May participate in internal and/or supplier audits.
• OCCASIONAL DUTIES:
  • Special projects as assigned.
  • Participation in cadaver studies.
  • Once employee demonstrates competency in position, he/she may be required to train others in similar roles.
• EXPERIENCE / EDUCATION:
  • Working toward a bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Biomedical Engineering preferred.
• SKILLS:
  • Attention to detail required.
  • Good written and verbal communication skills required.
  • Ability to handle multiple priorities simultaneously.
  • Ability to work under direct supervision.
  • General understanding of human anatomy required.
  • Understand how to apply geometric dimensioning and tolerance (GD&T) required. Self-starter/motivator for personal and professional growth. 3D CAD modeling experience preferred along with Microsoft Office (particularly Excel application).
• PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT: The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical demands and work environment:

• Physical demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required throughout the workday to stand; walk; sit; use hands to handle objects; reach with hands and arms; stoop; talk or hear. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision and may also include color vision; depth perception; and the ability to see print in various sizes and formats. May be required to climb stairs, kneel or crouch. May be regularly required to pull and push up to 15 pounds and occasionally lift boxes up to 25 pounds.
• Work environment: Work performed in an office environment. The noise level in the work environment is usually low.

Compensation

Employee Type: Hourly

Currency: USD

Salary Minimum: 40,000

Salary Maximum: 40,000

Incentive: No

Disclaimer: Where a specific pay range is noted, it is a good faith estimate at the time of this posting. The actual salary offered will be based on experience, skills, qualifications, market / business considerations, and geographic location.

AMETEK, Inc. is a leading global provider of industrial technology solutions serving a diverse set of attractive niche markets with annual sales over $7.5billion.

AMETEK is committed to making a safer, sustainable, and more productive world a reality. We use differentiated technology solutions to solve our customers’ most complex challenges. We employ 22,000 colleagues, in 35 countries, that are grounded by our core values: Ethics and Integrity, Respect for the Individual, Inclusion, Teamwork, and Social Responsibility. AMETEK is a component of the S&P 500. Visit https://www.ametek.com/careers for more information.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. Individuals who need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process should call 1 [phone].