Summer 2026 Women in Science and Engineering (WISE) Internship
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Job Location:
Minneapolis, MN - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
Yesterday
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
At Medtronic you can begin a life-long career of exploration and innovation while helping champion healthcare access and equity for all. Youll lead with purpose breaking down barriers to innovation in a more connected compassionate world.
A Day in the Life
Women in Science and Engineering (WISE) Internship Summer 2026 (Undergraduate)
Mission
The mission of Medtronics Women in Science and Engineering (WISE) initiative is to create an inclusive culture where future scientists and engineers are inspired to thrive and reach their full potential. The WISE Intern Program is a summer internship focused on reaching students at a critical time in their academic decision-making process.Medtronic is an equal opportunity employer and encourages all candidates who meet the basic qualifications to apply.
Careers That Change Lives
The possibilities at the intersection of medicine and technology are endless which means endless opportunities to make your mark on the world. Our interns do real work within experienced engineering teams to improve the lives of millions. Technicalroles caninclude R&D Biomedical Clinical Electrical Software Mechanical Design Product Sustaining Systems Test Manufacturing Quality Reliability Operations and Process engineers. Examples of work in some of these areas are listed below.
Designs develops analyzestroubleshootsand provides technical input during research and/or product development.
Researchesandrecommendsvarious technology options or approaches for system processesfacilityor program improvements in terms of safety performanceefficiencyor costs.
Performs technical planning system integration verification and validation evaluates alternatives including cost and risksupportabilityand analyses for total systems.
We know you are only beginning your career in science and engineering and we want to provide you with the opportunity to see first-hand how fulfilling and impactful it is to work in the medical device industry. With our expanding portfolio of innovative products and services Medtronic is the global leader in delivering healthcare solutions for over 70 disease states in 150 countries.
Internships are full-time (40 hours/week)paid positions that are10-11weeksin length. We offer competitive pay as well as educational and networking events throughout the summer.
Applicants mustbe located inthe US during the entirety of the internship and must be 18 years of age at the start of the internship.
What to Expect:
Work within a small group to complete a challenging real-world medical device engineering project
Develop your technical skills through engineering talkstrainingand guest speakers
Attend professional development and career-building skill workshops
Receive mentorship from your manager and a second technical engineer
Build lasting relationships with others who share a passion for improvingpatientslives
Must Haves:
To be considered for a summer 2026 WISE internship you must meet the following basic requirements. How you meet these criteria must be clearlyindicatedon your resume to be considered for a position.
Current high school seniorsexpected to graduate inSpring 2026orcurrent first year college studentscurrently enrolled in or seeking a degree in science or engineering
Students must have a collegegraduationdate ofSpring 2029orSpring 2030
Must be 18 at the start of the internship
You mustresidewithin one hour traveling distance of your assigned worksite.Medtronic does not provide WISE interns with relocation or housingassistance.
Medtronic will not provide work visa sponsorship for the WISE internship program.All interns must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on a full-time basis.Candidates applying for Medtronics Summer Internship Program must have current work authorization and be legally authorized to work in the U.S. The Medtronic Summer Internship Program does not provide work authorization sponsorship for summer intern positions. Individuals with temporary visas such as E F-1 H-1 H-2 L B J or TN or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future are not eligible for the Medtronic Summer Internship Program.
Participants must be able toparticipatefull time (40 hours/week) for 10-11 weeksas part of one of our two intern cohorts:
Start Dates: June 1stor June 15th
Nice to Haves:
Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher based on a 4.0 scale
Passion for advancing women in science and engineering
Prior work on projects in a team environment
Relevant academic projectinternshipor lab experience
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Self-motivatedproactiveand willing to learn
Benefits & Compensation
Medtronic offers a competitiveSalaryand flexible Benefits Package
A commitment to our employees lives at the core of our values. We recognize their contributions. Theyshare inthe success they help to create.We offer a wide range of benefits resources and competitive compensation plans designed to support you at every career and life stage.
The base salary range is used nationally in the United States excluding Puerto Rico.The Medtronic Internship Program offers an hourly rate of pay that falls within the range of$23.00to $25.00 per hour.The hourly rate offered will bedeterminedby thenumber of years of school completed.
About Medtronic:
Together as one of the largest Medical Device companies in the country we can change healthcare worldwide. At Medtronic we push the limits of what technology therapies and services can do to help alleviate pain restore health and extend life. We challenge ourselves and each other to make tomorrow better than yesterday. It is what makes this an exciting and rewarding place to be.
We want to accelerate and advance our ability to create meaningful innovations - but we will only succeed with the right people on our team.Letswork together to address universal healthcare needs and improve patients lives. Help us shape the future and engineer the extraordinary.
Physical Job Requirements:
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. While performing the duties of this job the employeeis regularly required tobe independently mobile. The employeeis also required tointeract with a computer and communicate with peers and co-workers.
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
Medtronic offers a competitive Salary and flexible Benefits Package
A commitment to our employees lives at the core of our values. We recognize their contributions. They share in the success they help to create. We offer a wide range of benefits resources and competitive compensation plans designed to support you at every career and life stage.
The following benefits and additional compensation are available to those regular employees who work 20 hours per week: Health Dental and vision insuranceHealth Savings AccountHealthcare Flexible Spending AccountLife insurance Long-term disability leaveDependent daycare spending accountTuition assistance/reimbursement andSimple Steps (global well-being program).
The following benefits and additional compensation are available to all regular employees:Incentive plans 401(k) plan plus employer contribution and matchShort-term disabilityPaid time offPaid holidaysEmployee Stock Purchase PlanEmployee Assistance ProgramNon-qualified Retirement Plan Supplement (subject to IRS earning minimums) andCapital Accumulation Plan (available to Vice Presidents and above or subject to IRS earning minimums).
Regular employees are those who are not temporary such as interns. Temporary employees are eligible for paid sick time as required under applicable state law and the Employee Stock Purchase Plan. Please note some of the above benefits may not apply to workers in Puerto Rico.
Further details are available at the link below:
Medtronic benefits and compensation plans
About Medtronic
We lead global healthcare technology and boldly attack the most challenging health problems facing humanity by searching out and finding solutions.
Our Mission to alleviate pain restore health and extend life unites a global team of 95000 passionate people.
We are engineers at heart putting ambitious ideas to work to generate real solutions for real people. From the R&D lab to the factory floor to the conference room every one of us experiments creates builds improves and solves. We have the talent diverse perspectives and guts to engineer the extraordinary.
Learn more about our business mission and our commitment to diversity here.
It is the policy of Medtronic 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 status with regard to public assistance veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local addition Medtronic will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.
If you are applying to perform work for Medtronic Inc. (Medtronic) in any position which will involve performing at least two (2) hours of work on average each week within the unincorporated areas of Los Angeles County you can findhere a list of all material job duties of the specific job position which Medtronic reasonably believes that criminal history may have a direct adverse and negative relationship potentially resulting in the withdrawal of a conditional offer of employment. Medtronic will consider for employment qualified job applicants with arrest or conviction records in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.
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About Medtronic Together, we can change healthcare worldwide. At Medtronic, we push the limits of what technology can do to help alleviate pain, restore health and extend life. We challenge ourselves and each other to make tomorrow better than yesterday. It is what makes this an excit ... View more
