About the role#
This is a full-time, paid internship within the Division of Engineering. You will work alongside a quality engineer to support the development of medical devices, including patient-matched 3D printed titanium implants. You will have mentors to guide your work and provide feedback throughout your time here.
What you'll do#
- Maintain the current quality management system (QMS).
- Write QMS documentation for 3D printed implants.
- Perform design verification, validation, and process validation activities.
- Conduct acceptance testing.
- Learn the procedures and processes of the Division of Engineering.
- Gather user needs and document requirements and specifications.
- Troubleshoot issues and participate in design reviews.
- Complete all internship-related assignments and reports.
What you'll need#
- A Bachelor of Science in Computer, Electrical, Mechanical, Chemical, Industrial, Aerospace, or Biomedical Engineering.
- Current enrollment in or intention to enroll in a graduate degree program.
- Excellent communication and time management skills.
- Ability to work independently.
- Interest or exposure to medical device development, device safety, quality management, and FDA regulations.
- Ability to discuss past successes in ambiguous environments.
Location & details#
- This position is based on-site in Rochester, Minnesota.
- The term runs from Summer 2027 through Fall 2027, starting in May or June and ending in December.
- Please attach your undergraduate transcript, current transcript, and resume or CV to your application. A cover letter is strongly encouraged.
About Mayo Clinic
Mayo Clinic operates as a nonprofit medical group practice. It provides specialized care in heart health, cancer treatment, transplantation, and neurosciences. Headquartered in Rochester, Minnesota, the organization maintains a large workforce of nearly 49,000 employees. It functions as an integrated medical system with multiple locations across the United States.
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