Operations Engineering Intern - Summer 2027

Medline Industries, LP; Northbrook (IL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) contributions

Paid time off

Employee Assistance Program

Employee Resource Groups

Employee Service Corp for interns

Job summary

Medline Industries, LP, headquartered in Northfield, Illinois, offers a 10-week summer internship in Operations Engineering. You will rotate with engineers, work on real projects from upper management, and contribute to warehouse improvements and standard-setting.

The role targets rising seniors in engineering programs with a GPA of 3.0 or higher, leadership potential, and interest in Lean/CI. US work authorization is required.

Qualifications

• Background in Engineering, Industrial or Systems preferred.
• Junior standing with 3.0 minimum GPA preferred.
• Strong leadership abilities and demonstrated problem solving skills.
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing/Continuous Improvement principles is a plus.
• Unrestricted permanent US work authorization.

Responsibilities

• Analyze bottlenecks in Medline warehouses and propose improvements.
• Support on-site during technology go-lives (robotics) and implement changes.
• Work on standards, cost-benefit analysis, and project tasks from upper management.

Skills

Engineering background

Leadership

Problem solving

Job description

Job Summary With more than 50 years of consecutive growth, we’ve built a dynamic workplace where over 45,000 employees worldwide are empowered to grow and contribute to our entrepreneurial culture. As we continue to grow, we’re looking for talented individuals, like you, to join our team. Our people are genuine, creative, and proactive problem-solvers who move fast, move mountains, and succeed together. A Medline internship provides real-world, hands‑on experience where you can make a true impact. Interns take ownership of projects while gaining valuable insight into the day‑to‑day responsibilities of their roles. Beyond the work itself, the summer experience includes enriching opportunities such as social and networking events, leadership presentations, community service activities, and more. Through meaningful work and professional development experiences, you’ll build a tangible skillset that helps set you apart from your peers. Our internships span a variety of business areas and are open to rising seniors in undergraduate programs. Designed to support both personal and professional growth, the 10-week summer program runs from early June through mid‑August in one of our four corporate offices in the Chicagoland area.

The Operations Engineering Intern will work directly with rotational engineers and focus on projects assigned from upper management relating to the Medline warehouses. The scope of work could include work measurements and standards, process improvements, cost‑benefit analysis and justification, and other assigned tasks as needed. Project lengths will vary from small daily activities to large scale projects spanning the duration of the internship.

Job Description Possible projects could include: Analyzing and correcting bottlenecks in a Medline warehouse Creating and implementing new standards. Slotting multiple warehouses to improve travel time per line Improving cubic utilization within the warehouses Providing on‑site support during technology (robotics) go lives.

Qualifications: Background in Engineering, Industrial or Systems preferred Junior standing with 3.0 minimum GPA preferred Strong leadership abilities and demonstrated problem solving skills Motivated self‑starter Experience with Lean Manufacturing/Continuous Improvement principles is a plus Unrestricted permanent US work authorization.

Medline Industries, LP, and its subsidiaries, offer a competitive total rewards package, continuing education & training, and tremendous potential with a growing worldwide organization.

The anticipated salary range for this position: $23.25 - $33.75 Hourly.

The actual salary will vary based on applicant’s location, education, experience, skills, and abilities.

Medline will not pay less than the applicable minimum wage or salary threshold.

Our benefit package includes 401(k) contributions, paid time off, as well as access to the Employee Assistance Program, Employee Resource Groups and the Employee Service Corp for interns and temporary roles.

We’re dedicated to creating a Medline where everyone feels they belong and can grow their career. We strive to do this by seeking diversity in all forms, acting inclusively, and ensuring that people have tools and resources to perform at their best.

Explore our Belonging page here.

Medline Industries, LP is an equal opportunity employer.

Medline evaluates qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, neurodivergence, protected veteran status, marital or family status, caregiver responsibilities, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

Through our culture of belonging, our agile and resilient global team is determined to get our customers exactly what they need, at the right time, every time.

If you’re a self‑starter, eager to grow your career within a high‑performing environment, this is the place for you.

Introduce yourself to our recruiters and we'll get in touch if there's a role that seems like a good match.

Medline is the largest provider of medical‑surgical products and supply chain solutions serving all points of care.

Through its broad product portfolio, resilient supply chain and leading clinical solutions, Medline helps healthcare providers improve their clinical, financial and operational outcomes.

Headquartered in Northfield, Illinois, the company employs more than 43,000 people worldwide and operates in more than 100 countries and territories.

To learn more about how Medline makes healthcare run better, visit www.medline.com.