Engineering Internship - Summer 2027

UFP Technologies; Chicopee (MA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

UFP MedTech is seeking an Engineering Intern in Chicopee, MA. You will gain hands-on experience across the entire product lifecycle—from design and prototyping to manufacturing and testing—mentored by experienced engineers in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.

You’ll rotate through key areas, including Customer Interaction, Program Management, Design & Fabrication, and Measurement & Analysis, and contribute to technical reports, data collection, and process improvements.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Biomedical Engineering from an accredited university.
• Familiarity with CAD software (SolidWorks preferred).
• Strong computer skills, including Word and Excel.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Detail-oriented and eager to learn.
• Previous internship or co-op experience is a plus.
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S. (no visa sponsorship available).

Responsibilities

• You’ll gain hands-on experience across the product lifecycle—from design and prototyping to manufacturing and testing.
• You’ll rotate through key areas of our engineering process, including Customer Interaction, Program Management, Design & Fabrication, and Measurement & Analysis.
• Contribute to technical reports, data collection, and process improvements.

Skills

CAD familiarity

Written & verbal communication

Detail-oriented

Team collaboration

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor’s degree in Biomedical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Job description

Location: UFP MedTech Campus | Chicopee, MA

Make your mark on life-changing medical technology.

At UFP Technologies, we transform innovative concepts into real-world medical products that improve lives. As an Engineering Intern, you’ll gain hands-on experience across the entire product lifecycle—from design and prototyping to manufacturing and testing—all while being mentored by experienced engineers in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.

What You’ll Experience

During your internship, you’ll rotate through and contribute to key areas of our engineering process, including:

• Customer Interaction – Understand client needs and how they drive design.
• Program Management – See how complex projects are planned and executed.
• Design & Fabrication – Turn ideas into functional prototypes.
• Measurement & Analysis – Learn to test and evaluate performance.
• Problem Solving – Apply your engineering skills to real manufacturing challenges.

You’ll also work closely with a mentor to set meaningful goals, participate in product and process design discussions, and contribute to technical reports, data collection, and process improvements.

• Application Deadline: January 15, 2027
• Interviews Begin: Late January 2027
• Start Date: Mid to late May 2027
• End Date: Late August or early September 2027
• Schedule: Full-time (40 hours/week), Monday–Friday
• Location: On-site in Chicopee, MA (no housing or transportation provided; local candidates within 45 minutes preferred)
• Pay Range: $20–$30 per hour. Final compensation will be determined based on market data, geographic location, and the candidate’s qualifications and experience.

What We’re Looking For

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Biomedical Engineering from an accredited university.
• Familiarity with CAD software (SolidWorks preferred).
• Strong computer skills, including Word and Excel.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Detail-oriented and eager to learn.
• Previous internship or co-op experience is a plus.
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S. (no visa sponsorship available).

Why UFP Technologies?

At UFP MedTech, you’ll be part of a team dedicated to innovation, collaboration, and quality. You won’t just observe—you’ll contribute. Our interns leave with valuable hands-on experience, industry knowledge, and connections that help launch their engineering careers.

About UFP MedTech

UFP Technologies is a designer and custom manufacturer of comprehensive solutions for medical devices, sterile packaging, and other highly engineered custom products. UFP is an important link in the medical device supply chain and a valued outsource partner to most of the top medical device manufacturers in the world. The Company’s single-use and single-patient devices and components are used in a wide range of medical devices and packaging for minimally invasive surgery, infection prevention, wound care, wearables, orthopedic soft goods, and orthopedic implants.

UFP Technologies, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled.