Engineering Intern Summer 2027 (Juncos, PR)

Location: Juncos, Puerto Rico, United States of America

At MiniMed, you can begin a lifelong career of exploration and innovation, while helping make a difference in the lives of people living with diabetes around the globe. You'll lead with purpose, breaking down barriers to innovation for a more connected, compassionate world.

About the Role

Join MiniMed for a summer internship where you’ll do meaningful work, gain hands-on experience, and make an impact on our mission to make every day a better day for people with diabetes. You’ll be part of a collaborative intern community, build your professional network, and gain exposure to opportunities that help you grow both personally and professionally.

Our summer internships are full-time (40 hours/week), paid positions lasting 10-11 weeks. We offer competitive compensation, as well as educational and social programming throughout the summer.

Interns may support one or more areas based on business needs and candidate background. Examples of work in each area are listed below.

Mechanical/Industrial Engineering

• Process improvement and operational efficiency initiatives

• Capacity planning and workflow analysis

• Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma projects

• Production data analysis and reporting

• Material evaluation and cost reduction opportunities

Automation Engineering

• Equipment reliability and uptime improvement projects

• Automation troubleshooting and controls optimization

• Digitalization and automated data collection initiatives

• Technical knowledge management and process monitoring systems

Process Engineering

• Process performance, yield, and productivity improvements

• Root cause analysis and corrective action implementation

• Process monitoring and optimization

• Standard work and procedure development

Chemical Engineering

• Material evaluation and characterization

• Electrochemical testing and experimental design

• Sensor performance data collection and analysis

Software/Systems Engineering

• Software and system performance improvements

• Process automation and tool development

• Application support and enhancement projects

• Data management, reporting, and analytics solutions

Location and Work Model

Engineering Internships are based in Juncos, Puerto Rico. All interns must reside in Puerto Rico for the duration of the internship.

Interns are expected to work on-site at the designated location three days per week, with the remaining days remote and participate in full time, 40 hours per week, as part of the summer 2027 cohort.

Must Have: Minimum Requirements

To be considered for a Summer 2027 Internship, your resume must clearly demonstrate how you meet each of these basic requirements.

• Working toward a bachelor's Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related engineering discipline with an anticipated graduation date in Winter 2027, Spring 2028, Winter 2028, or Spring 2029.

• Applicants for MiniMed’s Summer Internship Program must be currently authorized to work in the United States. MiniMed does not sponsor work authorization for internship positions. Individuals on temporary visa classifications, including E, F‑1 (CPT or OPT), H‑1, H‑2, L, B, J, or TN, as well as anyone who requires employment sponsorship now or in the future, are not eligible for MiniMed’s Summer Internship Program.

Nice to Have

• A minimum 3.0 out of a 4.0 cumulative GPA

• Knowledge of one or more of the following technologies or tools is preferred: Python, SQL, Power Query, Minitab, MATLAB, LabVIEW, C/C++, C#, Java, Microsoft Access, Visual Studio, CAD software (SolidWorks, AutoCAD, or equivalent), Raspberry Pi, and DMAIC or Lean Six Sigma methodologies.

• Prior work on projects in a team environment

• Relevant academic project, internship, or lab experience

• Technical writing skills

• Experience with statistics, data analysis, or mechanical or electrical design

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Physical Job Requirements

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this position, but they are not an exhaustive list of all the required responsibilities and skills of this position.

The physical demands described within the Responsibilities section of this job description are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. For Office Roles: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to be independently mobile. The employee is also required to interact with a computer and communicate with peers and co-workers. Contact your manager or local HR to understand the Work Conditions and Physical requirements that may be specific to each role.

Benefits & Compensation

MiniMed offers a competitive salary and flexible benefits package

At MiniMed, we put people first. A commitment to our employees lives at the core of our values: We recognize their contributions. They share in the success they help create. We offer a wide range of benefits, resources, and competitive compensation plans designed to support you at every stage of your career and life.

MiniMed Benefits Overview

About MiniMed

MiniMed is a full-stack insulin delivery company dedicated to supporting people living with diabetes through every step of their journey — when and how they need it. For more than 40 years, we’ve been committed to redefining what’s possible: intelligent dosing systems designed for real life, predictive insights that stay a step ahead, and always on support when it’s needed most. At the heart of everything we do is a simple Mission: to make every day a better day for people with diabetes.

Learn more about our business, and our mission here.

It is the policy of MiniMed to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, familial status, membership or activity in a local human rights commission, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. In addition, MiniMed will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.

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