This undergraduate internship is a full-time position Summer-Fall 2027 (May or June through December) on site in Rochester, Minnesota.
The Division of Engineering develops custom medical devices for physicians and researchers at Mayo Clinic. Our devices span the patient care spectrum from bench top research to patient bedside. This includes novel applications of deep brain stimulation, biosensor development, tissue engineering, organ assist devices, and surgical instruments.
The Microfabrication Laboratory seeks an undergraduate student in engineering, materials science, or a related technical field who is interested in gaining hands-on experience in microfabrication and medical-device development. The intern will support the fabrication, testing, and characterization of medical microdevices such as thin-film electrode arrays, microfluidic devices, and other microsystems. Project assignments may vary based on active projects and laboratory needs, providing exposure to a range of fabrication technologies, device applications, and clinical problems.
The intern will work as part of a multidisciplinary engineering team under the guidance of experienced engineers and laboratory staff and develop increasing independence as their technical skills grow. The internship is intended to provide practical engineering experience while allowing the student to apply concepts learned through undergraduate coursework.
Assignments may include:
- Supporting fabrication and characterization of microdevices and test structures
- Performing laboratory experiments using established procedures
- Collecting, organizing, and analyzing experimental data
- Assisting with troubleshooting and process improvement activities
- Creating or modifying CAD drawings and device layouts
- Helping assemble and test prototypes
- Documenting experimental procedures, results, and observations
- Participating in project discussions and engineering design reviews
- Learning appropriate laboratory, safety, and quality procedures
The intern will receive instruction and mentoring appropriate to their level of experience and will progressively take on additional responsibility as their skills develop.
QualificationsThe 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 requirement or higher
- Undergraduate Transcript
- Resume or CV
- Applicants are strongly encouraged to include a Cover Letter
- Applicants are strongly encouraged to include a sample of academic work (e.g. screenshots of models or drawings, a lab report)
Additional Qualifications:
Experience is not required in all the following areas. Coursework, laboratory experience, project experience, or demonstrated interest in one or more is desirable:
- Microfabrication, MEMS, or semiconductor processing
- Cleanroom laboratory work
- CAD or engineering design software such as SolidWorks
- Microdevice layout/design software
- MATLAB, Python, or similar engineering-analysis tools
- Thin-film deposition, photolithography, plasma processing, laser processing, or polymer processing
- Experimental design, data analysis, or technical documentation
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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.
Skills Required
- Currently enrolled in an engineering, management information systems, or other technology-related degree program at an accredited college or university
- Completed at least four semesters or equivalent coursework toward the degree
- Minimum 3.3 GPA
- Undergraduate transcript
- Resume or CV
- Cover letter
- Sample of academic work, such as models, drawings, or a laboratory report
- Coursework, laboratory, project, or demonstrated interest in microfabrication, MEMS, semiconductor processing, cleanroom work, CAD, engineering analysis, or related areas
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