Research and Development Engineering Design Intern
Position Summary
The employee is responsible for completing tasks and projects as assigned by engineering. The goal is to introduce the employee to the professional world while still completing value-added tasks. This is a full-time (40 hours per week) summer internship from May to mid-August 2024, based in Maple Grove, MN.
Principal Responsibilities
• Work on value-added engineering projects.
o Example: Design a fixture to make a process more consistent. Use Solidworks to model the fixture and have a prototype created (3D Print, CNC Mill, etc.).
o Example: Create DOEs (Design of Experiments) to determine how physical properties (tensile strength, kink resistance, torque) are changed by altering materials.
• Assist with document changes and learn document change process.
• Participates in overall product development program management including regular meetings and discussions around project priorities and project status updates.
• Prototypes development devices.
• Works closely with technicians and assemblers in the manufacturing of medical devices.
• Follows quality procedures and product documentation during the manufacturing and development process.
• Utilize and understand the Teleflex documentation system.
• Capable of creating validation protocols including IQ, OQ, and PQ.
• Assist with problem-solving and root-cause analysis.
• Collect, process and analyze data.
• Other duties as assigned.
Education / Experience Requirements
• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Candidates must be currently enrolled in an Engineering Bachelor’s degree program.
• Upperclassmen level preferred.
• Previous internship experience preferred.
Specialized Skills / Other Requirements
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite. Strong Microsoft Word and Excel skills.
• Strong technical writing and verbal communication skills.
• Willingness to learn and ask questions.
• Ability to collaborate with others.
• Ability to problem solve and work independently.