Rehab Innovation Engineering Internship - Summer 2027

Bethany Children's Health Center; Bethany (OK); On-site; USD 22,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Bethany Children’s Health Center in Bethany, OK offers an entry-level Rehab Innovation Engineering Internship supporting design and fabrication of custom assistive devices.

You will design in Fusion 360, fabricate parts with CNC routing and 3D printing, and prototype iteratively with clinical feedback. The program runs on a Monday–Friday, onsite schedule during the summer.

Qualifications

• Education: Must be entering their Junior or Senior Year in Fall 2027 and be currently enrolled in a degree program in Mechanical or Biomedical Engineering.
• Experience: CAD proficiency required; CNC or 3D printing experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design custom assistive devices in CAD (Fusion 360).
• Fabricate parts using CNC routing, 3D printing, and other shop equipment.
• Prototype and iterate rapidly based on user/clinical feedback.
• Assist with robotics and mechanism design for adaptive devices.
• Coordinate with clinical staff to translate needs into functional device requirements.
• Document project progress and outcomes.

Skills

CAD proficiency

CNC experience

3D printing

Education

High School Diploma

Mechanical Engineering

Biomedical Engineering

Tools

Fusion 360

CNC routing

3D printing

Job description

Job Details: Level: Entry, Job Location: Bethany Children's Health Center - Bethany, OK 73008, Position Type: Internship, Education Level: High School Diploma, Job Purpose

The Rehab Innovation Engineering Intern supports the hospital's Rehab Innovation & Professional Development team. This entry-level role is designed to provide individuals with educational exposure to Engineering focused work at Bethany Children's Health Center and supports the design and fabrication of custom assistive devices.

Mission Statement

Because we believe life is sacred, an inherent gift from a loving Creator, and that all children are of equal worth, we dedicate ourselves to maximizing the potential of every child by providing excellent pediatric medical and rehabilitative services in a compassionate environment consistent with the Christian principles on which we were founded.

Work Schedule

Monday - Friday, 8:00a - 4:30p, unless otherwise agreed upon by their supervisor. This position is a paid onsite internship and is not eligible for remote work. The internship program begins the first full week of June and concludes at the end of the summer.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Design custom assistive devices in CAD (Fusion 360)
• Fabricate parts using CNC routing, 3D printing, and other shop equipment
• Prototype and iterate rapidly based on user/clinical feedback
• Assist with robotics and mechanism design for adaptive devices
• Coordinate with clinical staff to translate needs into functional device requirements
• Document project progress and outcomes

Qualifications

Education: Must be entering their Junior or Senior Year in Fall 2027 and be currently enrolled in a degree program in Mechanical or Biomedical Engineering.

Experience: CAD proficiency required; CNC or 3D printing experience preferred.

License/Certification/Credential: n/a

About Us

Our work begins where we are all equal - at the heart.

Bethany Children’s Health Center (formerly The Children’s Center Rehabilitation Hospital) located in Bethany, Oklahoma is an innovative leader in the field of pediatric rehabilitation and 24-hour complex care. The ACHC accredited hospital offers inpatient and outpatient services for children (ages 0-21) and is the only inpatient pediatric rehabilitation facility in Oklahoma. Our CARF accredited multidisciplinary team works with patients and their families to maximize the patient’s physical and cognitive potential, and ensure the family has the training and resources needed for a smooth transition from hospital to home.

In order to maximize the potential of every child, we must maximize the potential of every employee. We are committed to providing staff with the physical, emotional, spiritual, financial and mental resources necessary to achieve their potential and meet our standards of excellence. BCHC offers competitive compensation, benefits, state-of-the-art equipment and wellness programs. Opportunities for professional growth include in-service training, leadership development, tuition reimbursement and scholarships.

**Due to the nature of our pediatric services, this organization’s positions are classified as safety-sensitive roles. Under the Oklahoma Medical Marijuana Use and Patient Protection Act (OMMA), a safety sensitive position is defined as any job that includes tasks or duties that the employer believes could affect the safety and health of the employee performing the task or others. This statute allows Bethany Children’s Health Center to refuse to hire an applicant or discharge an employee in a safety-sensitive position, who tests positive for marijuana even if the applicant or employee holds a valid Oklahoma medical marijuana license.**