About the role#
As a Mechanical Engineering Intern within the Medical Business Unit, you will gain hands-on experience supporting manufacturing processes for medical device components. You will work alongside engineers, operations, quality, and maintenance teams to resolve production issues and improve manufacturing capabilities.
What you'll do#
- Support day-to-day manufacturing needs and help troubleshoot production issues.
- Use structured problem-solving and data analysis to identify root causes and recommend improvements.
- Assist with the design, procurement, fabrication, testing, and documentation of tooling and fixtures.
- Collect, organize, and analyze manufacturing data to evaluate yield, process capability, cycle time, and performance trends.
- Plan and execute engineering trials and update manufacturing instructions.
- Collaborate across functions and present your project results at the end of the internship.
What you'll need#
- A high school diploma or GED.
- Current enrollment in a BA/BS program in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, or a related field.
- Equivalent experience or gap-year student status will be considered.
- Relevant coursework, hands-on project experience, student organization involvement, or a prior internship.
- Authorization to work in the U.S.
Location & details#
- Location: Plymouth, Minnesota.
- Term: Summer 2027.
- Modality: This is a full-time, on-site position.
- Compensation: This is a paid internship.
About TE Connectivity
TE Connectivity produces sensors and connectivity solutions for industries including transportation, energy, and automated factories. The company supports data centers and medical technology through the distribution of power and signals. It operates globally with a workforce of over 42,000 people. The organization maintains offices in countries such as Ireland, the United States, Germany, and Poland.
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