Engineering Intern Summer 2027- Candidates Attending 2026 SWE National Conference

MED Medtronic Inc; Mounds View (MN); On-site; USD 58,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing assistance

Relocation support

Educational programming

Social programming

Job summary

Medtronic invites engineering interns to join a 10‑11 week Summer Internship Program. Positions are full‑time for 40 hours/week with housing assistance and relocation support for eligible interns.

Locations include multiple U.S. hubs; interns must reside in the U.S. and work onsite at least 4 days per week. Competitive compensation and educational/social programming are provided.

Qualifications

• Must be pursuing a bachelor’s or master’s degree in an engineering discipline with an anticipated graduation date in 2027–2029.
• Authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship for internship positions.
• Temporary visa classifications not eligible for the program.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Process improvement

Data analysis

Documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Biomedical/Mechanical/Electrical/Industrial/Materials or related engineering

Job description

A Day in the Life

CAREERS THAT CHANGE LIVES

This posting is intended for candidates attending the 2026 National SWE Convention in Boston, MA.

Careers that change lives start here. Medtronic is a global leader in healthcare technology with a Mission to alleviate pain, restore health, and extend life. Our 95,000 employees work across more than 150 countries to put patients first — developing innovative medical technologies that improve the lives of 72+ million patients each year. Your unique talents will help shape the future of healthcare while building a career grounded in purpose, growth, and impact.

Our summer internships are full-time (40 hours/week), paid positions lasting 10‑11 weeks. We offer competitive compensation, educational and social programming throughout the summer, as well as housing assistance and relocation support for eligible interns.

Location and Work Model

Most internship positions are based at primary hubs in Minnesota, California, Colorado, Connecticut, and Massachusetts, with additional opportunities available in Arizona, Florida, Michigan, Tennessee, and Texas. Candidate location preferences are strongly considered during the interview and offer process; however, flexibility increases the number of potential opportunities available. All interns must reside in the U.S. for the duration of the internship. Interns are expected to work onsite a minimum of 4 days per week and participate in full time, 40 hours per week, as part of the intern cohort from June 1 through August 13 for semester system programs or June 14 through August 20 for quarter system programs.

Required Qualifications

• Working toward a bachelor's or master's degree in Biomedical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Materials Science & Engineering, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Computer Science or a related engineering discipline with an anticipated graduation date of Winter 2027, Spring 2028, Winter 2028, or Spring 2029.
• Applicants for Medtronic’s Summer Internship Program must be currently authorized to work in the United States. Medtronic does not sponsor work authorization for internship positions.
• Individuals on temporary visa classifications, including E, F‑1 (CPT or OPT), H‑1, H‑2, L, B, J, or TN, as well as anyone who requires employment sponsorship now or in the future, are not eligible for the Program.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience in manufacturing, operations, process improvement, industrial engineering, or product support through internships, academic projects, research, laboratory work, or relevant work experience.
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing, continuous improvement, Six Sigma methodologies, process mapping, root cause analysis, or process optimization.
• Experience analyzing operational, manufacturing, quality, or engineering data.
• Experience creating technical documentation, engineering reports, project summaries, standard work instructions, or presentations.

Physical Job Requirements

• The physical demands described within the Responsibilities section of this job description are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the role. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• While performing the duties of the role, the employee is regularly required to be independently mobile.
• The employee is also required to interact with a computer and communicate with peers and coworkers.
• For Baccalaureate degrees earned outside of the United States, a degree that satisfies the requirements of 8 C.F.R. § 214.2(h)(4)(iii)(A) is required.

U.S. Work Authorization & Sponsorship

In alignment with our enterprise-wide workforce planning approach, U.S. work authorization sponsorship (H‑1B, TN, J, etc.) is offered exclusively for Principal‑level roles and above, where specialized expertise aligns with long‑term business needs. Roles below the Principal level require candidates to possess unrestricted U.S. work authorization at the time of hire and for the duration of employment.

Benefits & Compensation

• Salary ranges for U.S (excl. PR) locations (USD):$58,240.00-$99,840.00 The base salary range is used nationally in the United States, excluding Puerto Rico.
• The Medtronic Internship Program offers an hourly rate of pay that falls within the range of $28.00 to $48.00 per hour. The hourly rate offered will be determined by the position and is subject to variation based on the number of years of school completed.
• Health, Dental and vision insurance, Health Savings Account, Healthcare Flexible Spending Account, Life insurance, Long‑term disability leave, Dependent daycare spending account, Tuition assistance/reimbursement, and Simple Steps (global well‑being program).
• Incentive plans, 401(k) plan plus employer contribution and match, Short‑term disability, Paid time off, Paid holidays, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Employee Assistance Program, Non‑qualified Retirement Plan Supplement (subject to IRS earning minimums), and Capital Accumulation Plan (available to Vice Presidents and above, or subject to IRS earning minimums).
• Regular employees are those who are not temporary, such as interns. Temporary employees are eligible for paid sick time, as required under applicable state law, and the Employee Stock Purchase Plan. Please note some of the above benefits may not apply to workers in Puerto Rico. Further details are available at the link below: Medtronic benefits and compensation plans

Equal Employment Opportunity

It is the policy of Medtronic to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, Medtronic will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. If you are applying to perform work for Medtronic, Inc. (“Medtronic”) in any position which will involve performing at least two (2) hours of work on average each week within the unincorporated areas of Los Angeles County, you can find here a list of all material job duties of the specific job position which Medtronic reasonably believes that criminal history may have a direct, adverse and negative relationship potentially resulting in the withdrawal of a conditional offer of employment. Medtronic will consider for employment qualified job applicants with arrest or conviction records in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.

For sales reps and other patient facing field employees, going into a healthcare settingis considered an essential function of the job and we expect our employees to comply with all credentialing requirements at the hospitals or clinics they support. This employer participates in the federal E‑Verify program to confirm the identity and employment authorization of all newly hired employees. For further information about the E‑Verify program, please click here.

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