Undergraduate Engineering Intern - Microfabrication

Mayo Clinic • Rochester, MN

6d • Onsite

About The Position

This full-time undergraduate internship runs from May or June through December 2027 and is based on site in Rochester, Minnesota. The Division of Engineering develops custom medical devices for physicians and researchers at Mayo Clinic, spanning applications from bench-top research to patient bedside, including deep brain stimulation, biosensors, tissue engineering, organ assist devices, and surgical instruments.

The Microfabrication Laboratory seeks an undergraduate student in engineering, materials science, or a related technical field interested in hands-on experience with microfabrication and medical-device development. The intern will support fabrication, testing, and characterization of medical microdevices such as thin-film electrode arrays, microfluidic devices, and other microsystems. Project assignments may vary according to active projects and laboratory needs, offering exposure to different fabrication technologies, device applications, and clinical problems.

Working as part of a multidisciplinary engineering team under the guidance of experienced engineers and laboratory staff, the intern will apply concepts from undergraduate coursework and develop increasing independence as technical skills grow. Instruction and mentoring will be appropriate to the intern’s experience, with progressively greater responsibility as skills develop.

Requirements

• Be enrolled in an engineering, management information systems, or other technology-related degree program at an accredited college or university.
• Have completed at least four semesters, or the equivalent, of instruction toward the degree.
• Have a GPA of 3.3 or higher.
• Submit an undergraduate transcript and resume or CV with the application.

Nice To Haves

• A cover letter is strongly encouraged.
• A sample of academic work, such as screenshots of models or drawings or a lab report, is strongly encouraged.
• Coursework, laboratory experience, project experience, or demonstrated interest in one or more of the following is desirable: microfabrication, MEMS, or semiconductor processing; cleanroom laboratory work; CAD or engineering design software such as SolidWorks; microdevice layout or design software; MATLAB, Python, or similar engineering-analysis tools; thin-film deposition, photolithography, plasma processing, laser processing, or polymer processing; experimental design, data analysis, or technical documentation.

Responsibilities

• Support fabrication and characterization of microdevices and test structures.
• Perform laboratory experiments using established procedures.
• Collect, organize, and analyze experimental data.
• Assist with troubleshooting and process-improvement activities.
• Create or modify CAD drawings and device layouts.
• Help assemble and test prototypes.
• Document experimental procedures, results, and observations.
• Participate in project discussions and engineering design reviews.
• Learn and follow appropriate laboratory, safety, and quality procedures.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed