Olympus Intern, Manufacturing Engineering (Summer 2026)

Olympus Corporation of the Americas•Brooklyn Park, MN

9d•Onsite

About The Position

For more than 100 years, Olympus has focused on making people’s lives healthier, safer and more fulfilling. Every day, we live by our philosophy, True to Life, by advancing medical technologies and elevating the standard of patient care so people everywhere can fulfill their desires, dreams, and lives. Our five Core Values empower us to achieve Our Purpose: Patient Focus, Integrity, Innovation, Impact and Empathy. Learn more about Life at Olympus: https://www.olympusamerica.com/careers.Job DescriptionAre you looking for a company that cares about people’s lives and health, including yours? At Olympus, we help make people’s lives healthier, safer and more fulfilling, every day. We are looking for interns to join our Manufacturing Engineering teams for our summer 2026 program, which will run from May 18 – July 31. You must be willing to work onsite at our Brooklyn Park, MN location (note: Olympus does not provide relocation assistance or stipends. This is a full-time opportunity involving 40 hours per week at an hourly payrate of $26.75. Note: This is a shared job requisition, representing multiple similar internship opportunities. Apply here to be considered for ALL Summer 2026 Manufacturing Engineering Intern positions in the Brooklyn Park, MN office. Experiences that grow you—and your career. As a Manufacturing Engineering Intern, you will contribute to our mission by working with the teams responsible for delivering product innovations to marketJob DutiesAs an Olympus Intern, you will work with a department on projects related to your area of interest or study. You will contribute to our mission by helping your department complete key projects.

Requirements

Must be enrolled in a full time undergraduate or graduate degree program at an accredited 4-year institution.
Must complete two (2) years of undergrad before the internship begins and graduate after the internship ends.
Must not now or in the future require immigration-related sponsorship.
Demonstrated ability to balance academic and extracurricular commitments (i.e. work experience, clubs, volunteer activities, teams, etc.).
Basic engineering knowledge.
Must possess excellent analytical and organizational skills.
Must be proficient and have practical knowledge in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Must be able to work well within a team and independently at times with limited guidance.

Nice To Haves

Preferred fields of study include Mechanical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related discipline.
Experience with SolidWorks or similar CAD software.
Basic understanding of prototyping process.
Experience with data analysis software.
Experience with root cause analysis.
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic and deadline-driven environment.
Self-motivated with the ability to prioritize/execute multiple concurrent tasks.
Strong, professional communication skills.
Skilled in presentation development and public speaking.
General curiosity and a desire to learn new material.

Responsibilities

Supporting the development and release of test executive systems for inspection automation
Supporting the development of process improvement equipment
Scrap reduction efforts on high-volume production lines to improve cost savings
Supporting the development and implementation of spare part management system
Supporting the Industrial Engineering team to develop work content tools, standard work and process efficiency developments
Developing assembly aids, equipment specifications and manufacturing instructions.
Conducting research and providing improvement recommendations for existing processes.
Reviewing literature and conducting applicable product testing to aid in the design and development processes.
Evaluating manufacturing data using Microsoft Excel and other software.
Reviewing sales lead times and corresponding safety stock.
Collaborating with your supervisor and team to complete role-related assignments and projects.
Actively engaging in and adding value to meetings and discussions.
Engaging in other duties, as necessary.