Undergraduate Engineering Intern - Mechanical Design

Mayo Clinic•Rochester, MN

15h•Onsite

About The Position

This full-time undergraduate internship is scheduled for Summer–Fall 2027, from May or June through December, and is onsite in Rochester, Minnesota. The Mechanical Engineering Design intern will join Mayo Clinic’s Mechanical Development Unit within the Division of Engineering, contributing mechanical engineering expertise to multidisciplinary projects developing devices and systems for Mayo Clinic providers and researchers. The intern will work alongside mechanical engineers and, depending on the project, colleagues from other engineering disciplines. One or more team members will provide work direction and guidance, and one or more mentors will provide instruction and assess performance. Project work may include computer-aided design using SolidWorks, prototype development with traditional and additive manufacturing technologies, verification testing, and engineering documentation. The broader internship provides relevant engineering experience through selected assignments that reinforce learning and benefit the work unit. Assignments take place within the Division of Engineering Quality Management System, including safety risk management, and within a multidisciplinary development environment. The intern is responsible for learning the Division’s and assigned work unit’s processes and completing 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.
Submit a current transcript and a resume or CV with the application.

Nice To Haves

Strong understanding of mechanical engineering principles.
Working knowledge of SolidWorks.
Experience with design for manufacturing.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
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 contribute to the work unit.
Design components and develop project strategies.
Gather user needs, requirements, and specifications.
Evaluate commercial components.
Assemble prototype systems using traditional and additive manufacturing technologies.
Perform design verification and design validation, including verification testing.
Troubleshoot engineering designs and systems.
Participate in design reviews.
Prepare engineering documentation and complete internship-related assignments and reports for Mayo Clinic and, if applicable, the participating educational facility.
Perform assignments within the Division of Engineering Quality Management System, including safety risk management, and in a multidisciplinary development environment.