Quality Engineer Intern - Summer 2027

Regulatory Jobs; Northfield Township (IL); On-site; USD 33,000 - 45,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) contributions

Paid time off

Employee Assistance Program

Employee Resource Groups

Intern/Temp service corp

Job summary

Medline Industries, LP offers a hands-on Quality Engineer Intern role within a 10-week summer program in the Chicagoland area. You will work on multiple quality projects, including CAPA, risk analysis, and FDA documentation, gaining real-world experience at a large healthcare company.

Designed for rising seniors in engineering or science majors, the internship emphasizes ownership of projects, professional development, and networking events, with opportunities to contribute to device master

Qualifications

• Engineering or Science majors preferred.
• Junior standing with 3.0 minimum GPA preferred.
• Detail oriented with strong organizational and analytical skills.
• Motivated self-starter with good documentation ability.
• Design project experience and US work authorization.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to product quality projects, including Design Files and CAPA.
• Assist with risk analysis, 510k data collection and testing.
• Prepare documentation for Master Device Records.
• Support regulatory and quality improvement activities.

Skills

Detail oriented

Documentation skills

Design project experience

Motivated self-starter

Education

Engineering or Science majors

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 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
• 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.