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R&D Engineering Intern

Summer 2025, Undergraduate

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Medtronic

Medtronic

5,001-10,000 employees

Develops and manufactures medical devices and therapies

Healthcare
Biotechnology

Compensation Overview

$24 - $30Hourly

+ Housing Assistance + Transportation Stipend

Wayzata, MN, USA + 18 more

More locations: Boston, MA, USA | Orange, CA, USA | Santa Rosa, CA, USA | Irvine, CA, USA | Mansfield, MA, USA | Tempe, AZ, USA | Memphis, TN, USA | Northridge, Los Angeles, CA, USA | Blaine, MN, USA | Brooklyn Park, MN, USA | Fort Worth, TX, USA | North Haven, CT, USA | Lafayette, CO, USA | Minneapolis, MN, USA | Peabody, MA, USA | Jacksonville, FL, USA | Boulder, CO, USA | San Diego, CA, USA

Internships are full-time (40 hours/week), paid positions that are 11-12 weeks in length. Competitive pay, housing assistance with relocation expense reimbursement (for out-of-state interns), and a transportation stipend are offered.

Category
Design Engineering
Manufacturing Engineering
Mechanical Maintenance and Reliability Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Requirements
  • Working towards a Bachelor’s degree with an anticipated graduation date of Winter 2025, Spring 2026, Winter 2026 or Spring 2027
  • Working towards a degree in biomedical engineering or related engineering major
  • Legally authorized to work in the U.S. on a full-time basis and does not require sponsorship in the future for an employment visa
  • Participants must be able to participate full time (40 hours/week) as part of our intern cohort: Dates: June 2nd – August 15th * Exception to these dates are possible only for students enrolled at schools that follow the quarter system
Responsibilities
  • Designs, develops, analyzes, troubleshoots and provides technical skills during research and/or product development.
  • Designs studies to investigate specific life science questions within field of expertise.
  • Designs, develops and provides safety testing, repair, and maintenance of biomedical equipment.
  • Ensures that the biomedical equipment is in compliance with applicable regulatory requirements and quality control standards.
  • Researches, develops, designs, and tests electrical components, equipment, systems, and networks.
  • Designs electrical equipment, facilities, components, products, and systems for commercial, industrial, and domestic purposes.
  • Researches, plans, designs, verifies, validates and develops mechanical and/or electromechanical products and systems, such as metals, instruments, controls, plastics, robots, engines, machines and mechanical, resonance, hydraulic or heat transfer systems for production, transmission, measurement, and use of energy.
  • Recommends various technology options or approaches for system, processes, facility or program improvements in terms of safety, performance, efficiency or costs.
  • May be responsible for the transfer from R&D to manufacturing.
  • Responsible for production support engineering with respect to testing methods, procedures, and problems; device specification and yield problems; minor redesign of devices and masks; analysis of customer returns; supplier related engineering changes and optimizing device production relative to cost constraints.
  • Assumes responsibility for device and/or internally produced or externally purchased components after transfer into high-volume production and usually responsible for entire device manufacturing operations other than wafer fabrication.
  • Performs technical planning, system integration, verification and validation, evaluates alternatives including cost and risk, supportability and analyses for total systems.
  • Analyses are performed at all levels of total system product to include: concept, design, fabrication, test, installation, operation, maintenance and disposal.
  • Designs, develops, and implements testing methods and equipment.
  • Plans and arranges the labor, schedules, and equipment required for testing and evaluating standard and special devices.

Medtronic provides medical technology, services, and solutions to improve patient care. The company develops a variety of medical devices, including pacemakers, insulin pumps, surgical tools, and neurostimulation devices, which help diagnose, prevent, and treat chronic diseases. These products are used by hospitals and healthcare professionals around the world. Medtronic stands out from competitors by not only focusing on product development but also offering comprehensive services such as training for healthcare providers and patient management programs. The goal of Medtronic is to enhance patient outcomes and lower healthcare costs through their advanced medical solutions.

Company Stage

IPO

Total Funding

$3.2M

Headquarters

Fridley, Minnesota

Founded

N/A

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

0%

1 year growth

0%

2 year growth

0%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Medtronic's recent product innovations, such as the InterStim Micro Neurostimulator and remote monitoring systems, highlight its commitment to advancing medical technology.
  • The company's expansion in Asia, including the launch of the Robotics Experience Studio, indicates strong growth potential in emerging markets.
  • Strategic partnerships and acquisitions, like the collaboration with Ramsay Health Care and the acquisition of Paceart Optima, enhance Medtronic's capabilities and market position.

What critics are saying

  • The highly competitive medical technology market requires Medtronic to continuously innovate to maintain its leadership position.
  • Integration challenges from acquisitions and partnerships could potentially disrupt operations and delay product development.

What makes Medtronic unique

  • Medtronic's extensive R&D investment enables continuous innovation in medical technology, setting it apart from competitors who may not have the same level of resources.
  • The company's global reach, operating in over 150 countries, provides a significant advantage in market penetration and customer base.
  • Medtronic's comprehensive suite of products and services, including training and patient management programs, offers a holistic approach to healthcare that many competitors lack.