Mechanical Engineering Intern

lexingtonmedical; Bedford (MA); On-site; USD 44,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Lexington Medical, Inc. in Bedford, MA is offering a 3-month internship June 2027 to August 2027 for Mechanical Engineering students.

This onsite program provides hands-on experience in mechanical design, testing, documentation, and engineering reporting within the medical device field. Successful candidates will gain exposure to product development, regulatory standards, and manufacturing processes while contributing to ongoing R&D efforts and supporting continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• Must be currently attending an accredited university as an undergraduate or graduate student majoring in Mechanical Engineering or similar.
• Hands-on project experience preferred.
• Familiarity with engineering testing and documentation processes is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support R&D engineering activities and product development through testing and documentation.
• Assist in creating and maintaining testing protocols and manufacturing procedures.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure quality and compliance.

Skills

Mechanical engineering

Hands-on projects

Documentation

Education

Bachelors/Masters student in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Lexington Medical, Inc. is a medical device company developing and manufacturing minimally invasive surgical stapling solutions in the Boston area. With the highest standards in design engineering and smart manufacturing, our team delivers disruptive technology to healthcare providers, improving surgical outcomes for patients in a thriving $6B+ surgical stapler market.

Rooted in a talent-dense culture, we are committed to innovation, foster continuous growth, and achieve great heights together. At Lexington Medical, Inc., you will have the opportunity to impact the lives of millions of patients worldwide and thrive in a fast-growing MedTech company.

Program Overview:

Lexington Medical, Inc. Intern Program is intended to attract undergraduate and graduate college students who are studying Mechanical Engineering, or other related fields. You will be given the opportunity to meaningfully contribute to the progress of Lexington and its products, while gaining business acumen and real-world experience which will better prepare you to continue to make impactful contributions throughout your career.

Successful candidates will gain hands-on, meaningful experience with mechanical and process design, common manufacturing processes, and engineering testing. This program will give students real-world exposure to product development and manufacturing within the medical device industry. Students will gain experience with regulatory body standards and proper documentation, vital for the continued career of the student.

Education: Must be currently attending an accredited university as an undergraduate or graduate majoring in Mechanical Engineering, or similar technical disciplines.

Timing: June 2027 - August 2027 (3-month Internship)

Location: Bedford, Massachusetts - This is a fully onsite role, 5 days per week.

Experience: Prior internship, co-op, or substantial hands-on project experience preferred.

Responsibilities:

• Support R&D Engineering Activities:
  • Participate in developing continuous improvements on products and processes.
  • Support new product development through engineering testing and documentation.
  • Support supply chain engineering and sourcing activities.
  • Create and maintain testing protocols, manufacturing procedures, and engineering reports.
  • Create and maintain component drawings in accordance with industry and Lexington Medical, Inc. standards.
• Operate Machines with Minimal Supervision:
  • Perform quality checks utilizing various inspection instruments to record data.
  • Operate equipment with minimal supervision.
  • Read and understand work instructions.
• Additional Responsibilities:
  • Complete and understand documentation needed to comply with Lexington Medical, Inc. policies.
  • Work in a team environment with strong communication skills.
  • Maintain the safety and cleanliness of equipment and company product.
  • Perform preventative maintenance as required.
  • Strong attention to detail (hint: Answer to the mystery question is 23. We're asking to help filter out AI-only applicants).
  • Comply with all health, safety and environmental policies, procedures and job hazard assessments applicable to specified job activities including medical evaluations as required by job function.

Interested in learning more about our culture of innovation? Check out our latest event with MIT's Mechanical Engineering students exploring surgical innovation at Lexington Medical: https://capd.mit.edu/blog/2025/10/27/mit-meche-students-explore-surgical-innovation-at-lexington-medical/

Company Overview & Disclaimer:

Lexington Medical, Inc. is a surgical stapling company based in Bedford, MA, developing smart surgical technology for minimally invasive procedures. We are not affiliated with Lexington Medical Center. We're hiring top engineers and medical device sales professionals to help us grow and improve outcomes for patients worldwide.

Hourly Rate

$32 - $36 USD