About the role#
The Mayo Clinic Engineering team is looking for an undergraduate intern to support full-time project managers. This is a full-time, on-site position in Rochester, Minnesota, running from Summer through Fall 2027. You will work within a multi-disciplinary environment, learning the procedures and quality management systems required for medical device development. Mentors will be assigned to guide your work and help you track your progress throughout the term.
What you'll do#
- Assist project managers with maintaining schedules, budgets, and portfolio management processes.
- Gather user needs and requirements while communicating with clinicians and researchers.
- Draft technical product documentation and support design verification and validation activities.
- Gather metrics to track progress toward strategic goals and create custom reports.
- Develop and document best practices for product development.
- Evaluate commercial components and participate in design reviews.
- Complete all internship-related assignments and present your accomplishments at the end of the term.
What you'll need#
- Enrollment in an engineering, management information systems, or technology-related degree program.
- Completion of at least four semesters of instruction toward your degree.
- A minimum GPA of 3.3.
- Strong technical writing skills and the ability to author professional documents.
- Experience with project management tools like ClickUp or Microsoft Project.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, SharePoint, Teams, and Excel.
- Ability to work independently and collaborate across teams.
- Experience or interest in new product development and medical device creation.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Location & details#
- This role is based on-site in Rochester, Minnesota.
- The position is full-time from May or June through December 2027.
- You should not pursue significant additional coursework during the summer or fall terms while in this role.
- This is a paid internship.
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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