Manufacturing Engineering Intern

Manufacturing Engineering Intern

At STERIS, we help our Customers create a healthier and safer world by providing innovative healthcare and life science product and service solutions around the globe.

Position Summary

The Manufacturing Engineering Intern will support Manufacturing Engineering and Continuous Improvement by performing preliminary research, data analysis, and testing intended to better define process improvement opportunities to meet corporate initiatives and to support compliance requirements. This intern will provide Manufacturing Engineering support to Operations through line support and continuous improvement, while working to improve the overall efficiency of the manufacturing operation while optimizing human work factors, quality control, material flow, etc. by identifying areas for improvement through use of statistics and root cause analysis tools.  

Key Program Info: 

• Dates: Summer 2026 (May-August)
• Location: Plymouth, MN
• Work Environment: Onsite
• Hours: full-time for the duration of your internship

What You'll do as an Engineering Intern

• Help implement processes and procedures to improve efficiency and quality.
• Organize and document testing and product development process.
• Work as a collaborative team member in engineering projects.
• Interface with cross-functional teams.
• Communicate and present testing results and milestones (Microsoft Office Tools/Excel/PowerPoint/etc.).
• Assist in efforts associated with Installation Qualifications, Operational Qualifications and Process Qualifications.
• Assist in getting cycle time data and analysis and articulate process improvement recommendations, both written and verbally.
• Perform literature and web research.
• Assist in Lean tools and principles including set-up reduction, standard work, value stream mapping, A3 problem solving.
• Collect and analyze data.

The Experience, Skills and Abilities Needed

Required:

• Currently pursuing a bachelor's or master's degree in Engineering - Industrial, Electrical, Mechanical, or Manufacturing Engineering preferred. Sophomore year requirements must be completed by program start (May 2026)
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

Preferred:

• Demonstrates understanding of Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement. 5S, standard work, process flow and value stream mapping.

Other:

• Organizational, communication, problem solving, and troubleshooting skills.