Undergraduate Engineering Intern - Mechanical Design
About The Position
This full-time, on-site undergraduate internship runs from May or June through December 2027 in Rochester, Minnesota. The intern will join the Mechanical Development Unit within Mayo Clinic’s Division of Engineering, contributing to multidisciplinary projects that develop devices and systems for Mayo Clinic providers and researchers. The intern will work alongside mechanical engineers and, depending on the project, engineers from other disciplines. Work includes CAD design using SolidWorks, prototype development with traditional and additive manufacturing technologies, verification testing, and engineering documentation. One or more assigned team members will provide work direction, instruction, guidance, and performance assessment. The internship is intended to provide relevant engineering experience. The intern will learn the procedures and processes of the Division of Engineering and the assigned work unit while completing selected engineering assignments. Assignments may include component design, project strategy development, gathering user needs and requirements, evaluating commercial components, assembling prototype systems, design verification and validation, troubleshooting, and participating in design reviews. Work is performed in a multidisciplinary development environment under the Division of Engineering Quality Management System, including safety risk management. The intern must complete internship-related assignments and reports for Mayo Clinic and, if applicable, the participating educational facility.
Requirements
- Be enrolled in an engineering, management information systems, or other technology-related degree program at an accredited college or university.
- Have completed a minimum of four semesters, or the equivalent, of instruction toward the degree.
- Have a GPA of 3.3 or higher.
- Strong understanding of mechanical engineering principles.
- Working knowledge of SolidWorks.
- Experience with design for manufacturing.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Submit a current transcript and a resume or CV with the application.
Nice To Haves
- Applicants are strongly encouraged to include a cover letter.
- Applicants are strongly encouraged to include a current portfolio of sample work or writing.
Responsibilities
- Learn the procedures and processes of the Division of Engineering and the assigned work unit.
- Complete selected engineering assignments to reinforce learning and benefit the work unit.
- Perform CAD work using SolidWorks.
- Develop prototypes using traditional and additive manufacturing technologies.
- Conduct verification testing and contribute to engineering documentation.
- Design components and develop project strategies.
- Gather user needs, requirements, and specifications.
- Evaluate commercial components and assemble prototype systems.
- Perform design verification and validation, troubleshoot, and participate in design reviews.
- Work within the Division of Engineering Quality Management System, including safety risk management, in a multidisciplinary development environment.
- Complete internship-related assignments and reports for Mayo Clinic and, if applicable, the participating educational facility.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
No Education Listed
