Mission 

The mission of Medtronic’s 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. Technical roles can include 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, analyzes, troubleshoots and provides technical input during research and/or product development. 

• Researches and recommends various technology options or approaches for system, processes, facility or program improvements in terms of safety, performance, efficiency or costs. 

• Performs technical planning, system integration, verification and validation, evaluates alternatives including cost and risk, supportability and 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 are 10-11 weeks in length. We offer competitive pay as well as educational and networking events throughout the summer.  

Applicants must be located in the 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 talks, training and 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 improving patient’s lives  

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 clearly indicated on your resume to be considered for a position. 

• Current high school seniors expected to graduate in Spring 2026 or current first year college students currently enrolled in or seeking a degree in science or engineering  

• Students must have a college graduation date of Spring 2029 or Spring 2030 

• Must be 18+ at the start of the internship  

• You must reside within one hour traveling distance of your assigned worksite.  Medtronic does not provide WISE interns with relocation or housing assistance.  

• 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 Medtronic’s 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 to participate full time (40 hours/week) for 10-11 weeks as part of one of our two intern cohorts:  
  Start Dates: June 1st or 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 project, internship or lab experience  

• Strong written and verbal communication skills  

• Self-motivated, proactive and willing to learn 

Benefits & Compensation