Olympus Intern, Production & Process Engineering (Summer 2026)

Olympus Corporation of the Americas

1d•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 currently looking for interns to join our Engineering & Production Control team and our Process Innovation team for our summer 2026 program, which will run May 18 – July 31, 2026. Thes are onsite roles based in our San Jose, CA production and repair facility and are full-time opportunities involving 40 hours per week at an hourly rate of $29.75. Experiences that grow you—and your career.Job DutiesSome potential projects for this summer could include: Engineering & Production Intern: Packing validations Updating work instructions and process documentation Tasks supporting cost reduction projects Time studies & data analysis Projects supporting quality assurance (Installation Qualification, Operational Qualification, Performance Qualification) Process Engineering Intern: Projects relating to productivity improvement, waste elimination, and cost savings. Supporting projects related to capital equipment purchases, automation and working with outside suppliers. Participation in problem-solving, continuous improvement, and related LEAN activities. A typical day for you will include: 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.

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

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

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.