R&D Engineer Intern: Shape Healthcare Tech
Listed on 2026-07-27
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Engineering
Mechanical Engineer, Systems Engineer, Biomedical Engineer, Quality Engineering
CAREERS THAT CHANGE LIVES
The possibilities at the intersection of medicine and technology are endless, which means endless opportunities to make your mark on the world. Our interns do real work within experienced teams to improve the lives of millions. Careers that change lives start here. Medtronic is a global leader in healthcare technology with a Mission to alleviate pain, restore health, and extend life.
Our 95,000 employees work across more than 150 countries to put patients first, developing innovative medical technologies that improve the lives of 72+ million patients each year.
You have learned a lot to get here — and we want you to keep growing. Your unique talents will help shape the future of healthcare while building a career grounded in purpose, growth, and impact.
Our summer internships are full-time (40 hours/week), paid positions lasting 10-11 weeks. We offer competitive compensation, educational and social programming throughout the summer, as well as housing assistance and relocation support for eligible interns.
R&D Engineering interns support experienced teams across research, design, product development, systems, testing, and sustaining engineering to help advance medical technology. Examples of work in each area are listed below.
R&D Engineer
Designs, develops, analyzes, troubleshoots, and applies technical skills during research or product development.
Designs studies to investigate specific life science questions within an area of expertise.
Systems Engineer
Performs technical planning, system integration, verification, and validation.
Evaluates alternatives including cost, risk, supportability, and total system performance across concept, design, fabrication, test, installation, operation, maintenance, and disposal.
Electrical Engineer
Researches, develops, designs, and tests electrical components, equipment, systems, and networks.
Designs electrical equipment, facilities, components, products, and systems.
Biomedical Engineer
Designs, develops, and provides safety testing, repair, and maintenance of biomedical equipment.
Helps ensure biomedical equipment complies with applicable regulatory requirements and quality control standards.
Mechanical Design Engineer
Researches, plans, designs, verifies, validates, and develops mechanical or electromechanical products and systems.
Recommends technology options or approaches to improve safety, performance, efficiency, or cost.
May support transfer from R&D to manufacturing.
Product Engineer
Supports production engineering work related to testing methods, procedures, device specifications, yield issues, redesign, customer returns, supplier engineering changes, and production optimization.
May assume responsibility for devices or components after transfer into high-volume production.
Test Engineer
Designs, develops, and implements testing methods and equipment.
Plans labor, schedules, and equipment needed to test and evaluate standard and special devices.
Location and Work Model
Most internship positions are based at primary hubs in Minnesota, California, Colorado, Connecticut, and Massachusetts, with additional opportunities available in Arizona, Florida, Michigan, Tennessee, and Texas. Candidate location preferences are strongly considered during the interview and offer process; however, flexibility increases the number of potential opportunities available. All interns must reside in the U.S. for the duration of the internship. Medtronic is working a minimum of 4 days a week onsite as part of its commitment to professional growth, cross-functional collaboration, and engineering the extraordinary.
Must Have:
Minimum Requirements
To be considered for a Summer 2027 engineering internship, your resume must clearly demonstrate how you meet each of these basic requirements.
Working toward a bachelor’s or master’s degree in Biomedical, Electrical, Mechanical, Computer Engineering, Materials Science & Engineering or a related engineering major with an anticipated
graduation date of Winter 2027, Spring 2028, Winter 2028, or Spring 2029.
Ability to participate full time, 40 hours per week, as part of the intern cohort from June 1-August 13 for semester system…
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