Manufacturing Engineering Intern

ZOLL Medical • San Jose, CA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Manufacturing Engineering Intern provides technical support within the manufacturing engineering department, enabling manufacturing engineers to focus on sustaining production and supporting new product introduction. The role offers hands-on medical device manufacturing experience and requires periodic onsite work in San Jose, California, for 12 months, at least 20 hours per week. Applicants must be enrolled in a degree program when the internship begins and should live within reasonable commuting distance; relocation is not provided.

The intern develops familiarity with the product development process, project activities, and technical and clinical fundamentals of ZOLL products. Work includes assisting with manufacturing process development and improvement, testing and analyzing devices and equipment, preparing production documentation, supporting change requests, and assisting with equipment qualification activities. The role also includes other duties assigned by management and compliance with company policies and standards.

Requirements

• Be currently pursuing a BS or MS in Engineering at an accredited university and graduate no sooner than June 2026.
• Be able to work onsite in San Jose, California, for 12 months at least 20 hours per week.
• Be able to perform periodic hands-on work throughout the 12-month term; remote work is not sustainable for this position.
• Have advanced English language proficiency.
• Demonstrate strong time management, including the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Have clear, informative writing skills and the ability to present numerical data effectively.
• Know Microsoft Office products, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Demonstrate accuracy, thoroughness, attention to detail, and the ability to apply feedback and monitor work quality.
• Be able to read, analyze, and interpret complex documents.

Nice To Haves

• Local candidates within commuting distance of San Jose are preferred.
• Computer-aided design software competence; SolidWorks is preferred.
• 3D printing experience.
• Familiarity with microscopes and measurement equipment.
• Knowledge of statistical software such as Minitab or JMP.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain working knowledge of the product development process, current and next-generation project activities, and product technical and clinical fundamentals.
• Assist with development, documentation, prototyping, testing, validation, and implementation of new or improved manufacturing processes.
• Perform tests on devices and equipment and analyze and interpret the resulting data.
• Create and release production documentation, including assembly procedures, lot history records, manufacturing specifications, work instructions, and parts lists.
• Provide appropriate detail in change request justifications and ensure reference documentation is complete and audit ready.
• Support IQs, OQs, and PQs when introducing new manufacturing equipment or changing existing equipment.
• Comply with company policies and standards and perform other responsibilities assigned by management.

What This Job Offers

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