R&D Engineering Intern Summer 2026
@ Lensa

Santa Clara, CA
$70,000
On Site
Intern
Posted 22 hours ago

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Job Overview

Lensa is promoting a summer internship opportunity at Medtronic where interns work full-time across various engineering disciplines to improve healthcare technology and access. Interns will work on real projects within R&D, Biomedical, Electrical, Mechanical Design, Product, Sustaining, Systems, and Test engineering teams.

A Day in the Life

As an R&D Engineering Intern Summer 2026, you will:

  • Participate in design, development, and testing projects.
  • Work with experienced engineering teams on life-changing healthcare solutions.
  • Experience responsibilities across multiple engineering disciplines.
  • Engage in in-person collaboration at Medtronic hubs.
  • Benefit from competitive compensation, housing assistance and a structured internship program.

Internship Details

The internship is full-time (40 hours/week) for 10-11 weeks during summer 2026. It is open to candidates pursuing a bachelor’s or master’s degree in biomedical, electrical, mechanical, computer engineering or related fields with graduation dates between Winter 2026 and Spring 2028. Eligibility requires U.S. work authorization without future sponsorship needs.

Location & Work Arrangement

Internship positions are primarily onsite at Medtronic hubs in Minnesota, California, Colorado, and the Northeastern U.S., with additional opportunities available in other states. In-person attendance is required at least 4 days per week.

Benefits & Compensation

Medtronic offers competitive salary, hourly rates between $26.50 and $45.25, and a comprehensive benefits package including relocation assistance, housing stipend, health benefits, and more.

Key skills/competency

R&D, Biomedical, Electrical, Mechanical, Systems, Test, Product, CAD, Python, Communication

How to Get Hired at Lensa

🎯 Tips for Getting Hired

  • Customize your resume: Highlight relevant engineering project experience.
  • Research Medtronic: Understand company mission and culture.
  • Detail internship criteria: Emphasize eligibility and degree progress.
  • Prepare for interviews: Focus on technical and teamwork questions.

📝 Interview Preparation Advice

Technical Preparation

Review engineering fundamentals.
Practice CAD and simulation tools.
Study technical case studies.
Refresh programming basics in Python or C++.

Behavioral Questions

Describe a team project challenge.
Explain how you manage deadlines.
Share a conflict resolution experience.
Discuss adaptability in a changing project.

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