Quality Engineering Intern

The Quality Engineering Intern will support our quality team 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 have the opportunity to assist with maintaining and improving the quality system in accordance with the requirements of, as appropriate, the following standards: IS0 9001, ISO 13485, MDSAP, FDA 21 CFR Part 820/211, EU MDR and other applicable standards. This role also will help support complaint/CAPA investigations, supplier quality improvement, operations production and process controls, and product and service quality improvement with the use of statistical techniques and other accepted quality principles. This role executes activities concerned with the development, implementation, maintenance, and continuous improvement of STERIS quality systems.

Key Program Info:

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

• Collect and analyze data.
• 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.

Required:

• Currently pursuing a bachelor's degree in Engineering - Mechanical, Biomedical, or Electrical Engineering preferred. At minimum, sophomore year requirements must be completed by program start (May 2026)
• Ability to collect & analyze data
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

Preferred:

• Previous internship or co-op experience within engineering
• Understanding of Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement. 5S, standard work, process flow and value stream mapping.

Other:

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