Internship - Manufacturing Engineer

iRhythm • Orange County, CA

1d • $30 - $40

About The Position

Career-defining. Life-changing. At iRhythm, you’ll have the opportunity to grow your skills and your career while impacting the lives of people around the world. iRhythm is shaping a future where everyone, everywhere can access the best possible cardiac health solutions. Every day, we collaborate, create, and constantly reimagine what’s possible. We think big and move fast, driven by our commitment to put patients first and improve lives. We need builders like you. Curious and innovative problem solvers looking for the chance to meaningfully shape the future of cardiac health, our company, and your career About This Role: Position Summary We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Manufacturing Engineer Intern to join our team in a Class II medical device manufacturing facility. This internship provides hands-on experience in production process support, equipment qualification, and continuous improvement within a highly regulated environment. The intern will work closely with manufacturing, quality, and engineering teams to ensure safe, efficient, and compliant production operations. This internship is a 6-month term position with flexible scheduling to accommodate academic commitments, and may be either part-time or full-time.

Requirements

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related field.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.

Nice To Haves

• Coursework or experience in lean manufacturing or Six Sigma methodologies.
• Exposure to regulated manufacturing environments (medical device, aerospace, automotive, etc.).
• Familiarity with manufacturing equipment, assembly processes, or automation.
• Experience with CAD software for fixture/tooling design and manufacturing layouts.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office; familiarity with data analysis tools (Excel, Minitab, etc.).

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day support for manufacturing operations, including troubleshooting equipment and process issues.
• Assist with equipment qualification (IQ/OQ/PQ) and process validation activities to ensure compliance with FDA QSR (21 CFR Part 820) and ISO 13485.
• Participate in continuous improvement projects to improve process efficiency, yield, and quality.
• Help develop and update standard operating procedures (SOPs), work instructions, and manufacturing documentation.
• Support new product introduction (NPI) activities, including production line setup and process development.
• Assist with capacity analysis, workflow optimization, and layout improvements.
• Collaborate with quality engineering on nonconformance investigations, root cause analysis, and corrective/preventive actions (CAPA).
• Follow Good Documentation Practices (GDP) and maintain compliance with environmental health and safety (EHS) protocols.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees