Quality Engineer Intern - Summer 2027

Medline Industries, LP; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) contributions

Paid time off

Employee Assistance Program

Employee Resource Groups

Intern Service Corp

Job summary

Medline Industries, LP invites you to join our 10-week Quality Engineer Intern program in the Chicagoland area. Interns will own projects tied to product quality, including Design Files, risk analysis, CAPA processes, and FDA data collection, while gaining hands-on experience at a large healthcare company.

The internship runs from early June through mid-August across four corporate offices in the Chicago area, offering social/networking events, leadership presentations, and professional

Qualifications

• Engineering or Science majors preferred.
• Junior standing with 3.0 minimum GPA preferred.
• Detail oriented with strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Motivated self-starter with good documentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple projects related to product quality (Design Files, Risk Analysis, CAPA).
• Create documentation for Master Device Record and FDA submissions.
• Support quality processes, data collection, and testing activities.
• Contribute to design controls and development documentation.

Skills

Detail oriented

Analytical

Problem solving

Organizational

Self-starter

Documentation

Design project experience

Education

Engineering or Science majors preferred

Junior standing with 3.0 GPA preferred

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.

Job Description

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 Quality Engineer Intern position will entail managing multiple projects related to product quality; i.e. Design Files, Risk Analysis., CAPA process, 510k data collection, product testing, creating documentation for the Master Device Record, etc. We are seeking a dynamic, creative, and hard-working professional looking for hands on experience at a large healthcare company.

Possible projects could include:

• Developing test plans to evaluate new and existing products
• Authoring Device Master Records, Design Controls, protocols, reports, and other critical Quality documentation
• Investigating customer/sales force complaints and assuring files are addressed and closed on time
• Engaging in process improvement activities related to product quality and regulatory compliance
• Contributing to product design and development, including generation of documentation required for submission to the FDA
• Supporting CAPA’s, SCAR’s, supplier maintenance, risk analysis, and more!

Qualifications:

• Engineering or Science related majors preferred
• Junior standing with 3.0 minimum GPA preferred
• Detail oriented with superior organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills
• Motivated self-starter
• Good documentation skills and an attention to detail
• Design project experience
• 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.

• 401(k) contributions
• paid time off
• 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.