About the role#
The Division of Engineering develops custom medical devices for physicians and researchers at Mayo Clinic. This internship offers hands-on experience in the Microfabrication Laboratory. You will support the fabrication, testing, and characterization of medical microdevices, including thin-film electrode arrays and microfluidic systems. You will work as part of a multidisciplinary team under the guidance of experienced engineers and laboratory staff.
What you'll do#
- Support fabrication and characterization of microdevices and test structures.
- Perform laboratory experiments using established procedures.
- Collect, organize, and analyze experimental data.
- Assist with troubleshooting and process improvement activities.
- Create or modify CAD drawings and device layouts.
- Help assemble and test prototypes.
- Document experimental procedures, results, and observations.
- Participate in project discussions and engineering design reviews.
- Learn appropriate laboratory, safety, and quality procedures.
What you'll need#
- Enrollment in an engineering, management information systems, or technology-related degree program.
- Completion of at least four semesters of instruction toward your degree.
- A minimum GPA of 3.3.
- Experience or coursework in microfabrication, MEMS, or semiconductor processing is helpful.
- Familiarity with cleanroom laboratory work, CAD software like SolidWorks, or microdevice layout tools.
- Proficiency with MATLAB, Python, or similar engineering-analysis tools.
- Knowledge of thin-film deposition, photolithography, plasma processing, laser processing, or polymer processing.
- Experience with experimental design, data analysis, or technical documentation.
Location & details#
- This is a full-time, paid position based on-site in Rochester, Minnesota.
- The internship term runs from Summer 2027 through Fall 2027, spanning May or June through December.
- To be considered, please submit your transcript, resume, a cover letter, and a sample of academic work such as a lab report or design drawings.
About Mayo Clinic
Mayo Clinic operates as a nonprofit medical group practice. It provides specialized care in heart health, cancer treatment, transplantation, and neurosciences. Headquartered in Rochester, Minnesota, the organization maintains a large workforce of nearly 49,000 employees. It functions as an integrated medical system with multiple locations across the United States.
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