MED Institute partners with medical device companies to bring innovative technologies to market. With expertise in regulatory strategy, clinical trial design, and technical consulting, our cross-disciplinary team supports clients from concept through commercialization. We’re passionate about improving healthcare through collaboration, innovation, and service excellence.
OverviewThe Engineering Intern will be responsible for application of engineering principles to assist in manufacturing process optimization for production of a raw material for medical device development under the direction of an Engineer and manufacturing Assembly Supervisor. This position is a 10-12 week paid internship located at MED Institute in West Lafayette Indiana. It is offered for a period extending from June through August 2026(exact dates depend on school calendars.) This position includes 401(k) options, and an assigned mentor. Working on-site, you will also have access to a fitness center. All internships provide hands-on experience with meaningful projects in the Medical Device Industry.
Responsibilities- Interact with Engineers to plan, complete and report results of experiments, tests, literature surveys, etc., intended to optimize a manufacturing process for production of a raw material to be used for medical device development.
- Provide support to other team members upon request and where reasonable.
- Ask questions and learn about client expectations while driving toward scientific excellence.
- Work with engineers to define tasks.
- Follow procedures pertinent to tasks being performed.
- Ensure that appropriate documentation is kept detailing project history (reports, laboratory notebooks, invention disclosures, scientific literature, meeting notes, deliverables, etc.)
- Enrolled in a BS (or advanced degree) program in engineering, engineering or manufacturing technology, engineering or manufacturing science or equivalent experience.
- Conscientious person with good work ethic.
- Demonstrated knowledge and ability to plan, prioritize, and coordinate the completion of deliverables and tasks.
- Teachable, positive attitude with a genuine willingness to learn and to help.
- Ability to effectively communicate and constructively collaborate with colleagues.
- Personal discipline.
- Ability to work with multiple persons and the multiple priorities that occur when each person has different needs.
- Ability to remain professional and positive in all personal interactions
- Qualified candidates must be legally authorized to be employed in the United States. MED Institute does not intend to provide sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H-1B or TN) for this employment position.
Skills Required
- Enrolled in a BS or advanced degree program in engineering, manufacturing technology, manufacturing science, or equivalent experience
- Legally authorized to work in the United States; employer does not intend to sponsor employment visas
- Ability to plan, prioritize, and coordinate completion of deliverables and tasks
- Follow procedures and maintain appropriate documentation (reports, lab notebooks, meeting notes, deliverables)
- Effective communication and constructive collaboration with colleagues
- Conscientious work ethic, teachable attitude, personal discipline, and professional demeanor
- Willingness to ask questions, learn, and support team members where reasonable
What We Do
At Cook, we are building our future on Invention, Connection, People, and Community. As a privately owned company, we can look at the world our own way and do what we feel passionate about. What are we passionate about? That’s simple: Making unique, quality products and connecting with people to improve lives on both sides of the device. Central to our focus on building deep connections is our belief in the importance of identifying innovative solutions to help customers, patients, employees, and communities thrive. We understand that our ongoing success will come from creating inclusive, supportive, and healthy environments where we can prosper together. Our people are our greatest asset and are at the heart of everything we do. Come build with us.
