Undergraduate Engineering Intern - Mechanical Design

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Responsibilities

This graduate internship is a full-time position Summer-Fall 2026 (May or June through December) on site in Rochester, Minnesota.

The primary purpose of the Undergraduate Engineer Internship is to provide an engineering student with relevant engineering experience. One or more mentors will be assigned to the intern to provide instruction, guidance and to assess performance, as well as be a technical resource for questions.The intern is responsible for learning the procedures and processes of the Division of Engineering and the assigned work unit. In addition, the intern will be given selected engineering work assignments to reinforce the learning experience and to provide benefit to the work unit. The engineering assignments may include designing components, developing a project strategy, gathering user needs, requirements and specifications, evaluating commercial components, prototyping, performing design verification and design validation, troubleshooting, and participating in design reviews. All assignments are within the context of the Division of Engineering Quality Management System (including safety risk management) and are performed in a multi-disciplinary development environment. The intern will be responsible for completing all internship-related assignments and reports for both Mayo and the participating educational facility (if applicable).   

The Mechanical Engineering Design intern will join the Mechanical Development Unit within the Division of Engineering (DOE). This unit is one of several specialized groups within DOE, similar to the Software and Electronics Development Units. The Mechanical Development Unit leverages mechanical engineering expertise as part of DOE’s multidisciplinary approach to developing unique devices and systems for Mayo Clinic providers and researchers. The candidate will be assigned to projects alongside other Mechanical Engineers as well as other engineering disciplines. Some projects only require mechanical engineers while other projects require multiple engineering disciplines. Project work for this candidate will include computer-aided design (CAD) work using SolidWorks, prototype development with both traditional and additive manufacturing technologies, verification testing, and engineering documentation. The candidate will be assigned one or more mentors to provide work direction and guidance on projects. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of mechanical engineering principles, a working knowledge of SolidWorks, experience with design for fabrication, and excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Qualifications

The incumbent must be enrolled in an engineering, management information systems, or other technology-related degree program from an accredited college or university and have completed a minimum of four semesters – or the equivalent – of instruction toward their degree.

A GPA of 3.4 or greater on a 4.0 scale

To be considered for this internship, please attach the following documents to your application:

• Required: cover letter highlighting candidates fit for the position
• Required: current unofficial academic transcript
• Preferred: current portfolio of sample work/writing
  
  

Exemption Status

Nonexempt

Compensation Detail

This position has a predetermined rate of $27.89 per hour

Benefits Eligible

No

Schedule

Full Time

Hours/Pay Period

80

Schedule Details

M-F, business hours This position is expected to work approximately 8 months with an approximate start date of May/June 2026.

Weekend Schedule

None

International Assignment

No

Site Description

Just as our reputation has spread beyond our Minnesota roots, so have our locations. Today, our employees are located at our three major campuses in Phoenix/Scottsdale, Arizona, Jacksonville, Florida, Rochester, Minnesota, and at Mayo Clinic Health System campuses throughout Midwestern communities, and at our international locations. Each Mayo Clinic location is a special place where our employees thrive in both their work and personal lives. Learn more about what each unique Mayo Clinic campus has to offer, and where your best fit is.

Equal Opportunity

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, protected veteran status or disability status. Learn more about the "EOE is the Law". Mayo Clinic participates in E-Verify and may provide the Social Security Administration and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization.

Recruiter

Shelly Weir