Mechanical Engineering Intern (Summer 2026)

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Bedford, MA
In-Office
32-36 Annually
Internship
Healthtech
The Role
Interns will support R&D engineering activities, product development, and engineering documentation while gaining hands-on experience in mechanical design and manufacturing processes in the medical device sector.
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Company Overview:

Lexington Medical, Inc. is a medical device company developing and manufacturing minimally invasive surgical stapling solutions in the Boston area. With the highest standards in design engineering and smart manufacturing, our team delivers disruptive technology to healthcare providers, improving surgical outcomes for patients in a thriving $6B+ surgical stapler market.

Rooted in a talent-dense culture, we are committed to innovation, foster continuous growth, and achieve great heights together. At Lexington Medical, Inc., you will have the opportunity to impact the lives of millions of patients worldwide and thrive in a fast-growing MedTech company.

Program Overview:

Lexington Medical, Inc. Intern Program is intended to attract undergraduate and graduate college students who are studying Mechanical Engineering, or other related fields. You will be given the opportunity to meaningfully contribute to the progress of Lexington and its products, while gaining business acumen and real-world experience which will better prepare you to continue to make impactful contributions throughout your career.

Successful candidates will gain hands-on, meaningful experience with mechanical and process design, common manufacturing processes, and engineering testing. This program will give students real-world exposure to product development and manufacturing within the medical device industry. Students will gain experience with regulatory body standards and proper documentation, vital for the continued career of the student.

Education: Must be currently attending an accredited university as an undergraduate or graduate majoring in Mechanical Engineering, or similar technical disciplines. 

Timing: June 2026 – August 2026 (3-month Internship)

Location: Bedford, Massachusetts – This is a fully onsite role, 5 days per week.

Experience: Prior internship, co-op, or substantial hands-on project experience preferred.

Responsibilities: 

Support R&D Engineering Activities:

  • Participate in developing continuous improvements on products and processes.
  • Support new product development through engineering testing and documentation.
  • Support supply chain engineering and sourcing activities.
  • Create and maintain testing protocols, manufacturing procedures, and engineering reports.
  • Create and maintain component drawings in accordance with industry and Lexington Medical, Inc. standards.

Operate Machines with Minimal Supervision:

  • Perform quality checks utilizing various inspection instruments to record data.
  • Operate equipment with minimal supervision.
  • Read and understand work instructions.

Additional Responsibilities:

  • Complete and understand documentation needed to comply with Lexington Medical, Inc. policies.
  • Work in a team environment with strong communication skills.
  • Maintain the safety and cleanliness of equipment and company product.
  • Perform preventative maintenance as required.
  • Strong attention to detail (hint: Answer to the mystery question is 23. We're asking to help filter out AI-only applicants.)
  • Comply with all health, safety and environmental policies, procedures and job hazard assessments applicable to specified job activities including medical evaluations as required by job function.

Interested in learning more about our culture of innovation?
Check out our latest event with MIT’s Mechanical Engineering students exploring surgical innovation at Lexington Medical: https://capd.mit.edu/blog/2025/10/27/mit-meche-students-explore-surgical-innovation-at-lexington-medical/

Company Overview & Disclaimer:

Lexington Medical, Inc. is a surgical stapling company based in Bedford, MA, developing smart surgical technology for minimally invasive procedures. We are not affiliated with Lexington Medical Center. We’re hiring top engineers and medical device sales professionals to help us grow and improve outcomes for patients worldwide.

Hourly Rate
$32$36 USD

Top Skills

Engineering Testing
Manufacturing Processes
Mechanical Design
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The Company
HQ: Bedford, MA
96 Employees
Year Founded: 2013

What We Do

Lexington Medical is singularly focused on making the best surgical stapler in the world. A high-growth, ambitious Boston-based medical device manufacturer with exacting technical and talent standards, Lexington develops advanced engineering and smart manufacturing in-house to deliver disruptive innovation. We are proud to provide surgeons a better choice in surgical stapling.

Our AEON Endostapler offers industry-best clinical performance across a wide range of surgical specialties. Working closely with leading physicians, our design approach allows us to be nimble and responsive to deliver a continuously improving product.

WE’RE HIRING! We have vigilantly cultivated a team of the most talented, collaborative, and creative people and are always looking to add teammates to our high-performance environment. Our employees at all levels manage projects that have a direct impact on patient care. If you are inspired to join a company that is solving problems that others have said “can’t be solved,” please visit us at www.lexington-med.com/careers.

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