Engineering Internship - Summer 2027

UFP Technologies • Newburyport, MA

2d • $20 - $30 • Onsite

About The Position

UFP Technologies is seeking an Engineering Intern for Summer 2027 at its UFP MedTech campus in Newburyport, Massachusetts. The intern will gain hands-on experience across the product lifecycle, including design, prototyping, manufacturing, and testing, while receiving mentorship from experienced engineers in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.

The internship involves exposure to customer interaction, program management, design and fabrication, measurement and analysis, and problem-solving on manufacturing challenges. The intern will work with a mentor to establish goals, participate in product and process design discussions, and contribute to technical reports, data collection, and process improvements.

The program is full-time, 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday, and runs from mid-to-late May 2027 through late August or early September 2027. It is on-site in Newburyport, MA. Housing and transportation are not provided; local candidates within 45 minutes are preferred. Applications are due January 15, 2027, and interviews begin in late January 2027. Pay is $20–$30 per hour, with final compensation based on market data, geographic location, and the candidate’s qualifications and experience. Visa sponsorship is not available.

UFP Technologies designs and custom-manufactures solutions for medical devices, sterile packaging, and other highly engineered products, serving as an outsource partner to medical device manufacturers. Its products and components are used in areas including minimally invasive surgery, infection prevention, wound care, wearables, and orthopedic care.

Requirements

• Currently pursuing a bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or Biomedical Engineering at an accredited university.
• Familiarity with CAD software.
• Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Detail-oriented and eager to learn.
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S.; visa sponsorship is not available.

Nice To Haves

• SolidWorks experience is preferred.
• Previous internship or co-op experience is a plus.
• Local candidates within 45 minutes of Newburyport, MA are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Learn how customer needs inform product design.
• Gain exposure to how complex engineering projects are planned and executed.
• Contribute to turning concepts into functional prototypes through design and fabrication.
• Learn to test and evaluate product performance through measurement and analysis.
• Apply engineering skills to real manufacturing challenges.
• Work with a mentor to set meaningful goals.
• Participate in product and process design discussions.
• Contribute to technical reports, data collection, and process improvements.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern