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Mayo Clinic Undergraduate Engineering Internship - Mechanical Design in Rochester, Minnesota
Why Mayo Clinic
Mayo Clinic is top-ranked in more specialties than any other care provider according to U.S. News & World Report. As we work together to put the needs of the patient first, we are also dedicated to our employees, investing in competitive compensation and comprehensive benefit plans (https://jobs.mayoclinic.org/benefits/) – to take care of you and your family, now and in the future. And with continuing education and advancement opportunities at every turn, you can build a long, successful career with Mayo Clinic. You’ll thrive in an environment that supports innovation, is committed to ending racism and supporting diversity, equity and inclusion, and provides the resources you need to succeed.
Responsibilities
This internship is approximately May - December 2025.
The Mechanical Engineering Design intern will be assigned to the Mechanical Development Unit. The Mechanical Development Unit applies skills in mechanical engineering as part of the Division of Engineering's multidisciplinary approach to developing unique devices and systems.
The candidate will be assigned to projects alongside other Mechanical Engineers as well as other engineering disciplines. Project work may include CAD design, prototype development, testing, and engineering documentation. Candidates will be assigned 1 or more mentors to provide work direction and guidance. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of mechanical engineering principles, a working knowledge of CAD, excellent written and verbal communication skills.
The primary purpose of the Undergraduate Engineer Internship is to provide the student with relevant engineering experiences. One or more mentors will be assigned to the intern to provide instruction, guidance and to assess performance. 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, assembling prototype systems, 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).
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.
To be considered for this position please attach the following to your application:
3.3 GPA or higher required
undergraduate transcript
resume
cover letter
portfolio of sample work/writing strongly encouraged
Exemption Status
Nonexempt
Compensation Detail
This position has a predetermined rate of $27.21 per hour.
Benefits Eligible
No
Schedule
Full Time
Hours/Pay Period
80
Schedule Details
Monday - Friday Days
This position is expected to work approximately 8 months with an approximate start date of May/June 2025.
Weekend Schedule
N/A
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. (https://jobs.mayoclinic.org/alllocations)
Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer
As an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer Mayo Clinic is committed to creating an inclusive environment that values the diversity of its employees and does not discriminate against any employee or candidate. Women, minorities, veterans, people from the LGBTQ communities and people with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply to join our teams. Reasonable accommodations to access job openings or to apply for a job are available.
Recruiter
Shelly Weir
Equal opportunity
As an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer Mayo Clinic is committed to creating an inclusive environment that values the diversity of its employees and does not discriminate against any employee or candidate. Women, minorities, veterans, people from the LGBTQ communities and people with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply to join our teams. Reasonable accommodations to access job openings or to apply for a job are available.