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Engineering Intern - Research and Development

CompanyScanlan Int'l
LocationSaint Paul
Work ModeOn Site
PostedJanuary 23, 2026
Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
The Engineering Intern will work on project teams to develop new surgical instruments and support existing ones. Responsibilities include designing products using CAD, following quality system processes, generating drawings and specifications, and performing product design verification and validation testing.
Internship Type
intern
Company Size
142
Visa Sponsorship
No
Language
English
Working Hours
40 hours
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About The Company
Since 1921, Scanlan International has designed and manufactured superior surgical products to meet the ever changing technology of the medical industry. Over the years, one constant remains... Our commitment to provide the highest quality surgical products. We look forward to the future and the exciting opportunities it will bring... to successfully serve surgeons, nurses, and ultimately their patients. Contact us at (800) 328-9458 (US & Canada) (651) 298-0997 (International) or email us at info@scanlangroup.com
About the Role

The Engineering Intern is part of the R&D Engineering team at Scanlan International.  They will work on project teams to develop new surgical instruments and support current ones.  This will involve gathering physician input, generating new product ideas, creating and revising computer three-dimensional models and drawings using SolidWorks and AutoCAD, performing product evaluations, root cause analysis, researching solutions, designing testing fixtures, verification and validation testing, and preparing design control documentation. 

 

Position Responsibilities / Essential Functions:

Percentage Time

Accountability

25%

Design Products using CAD (AutoCAD, Solidworks):

  • Design products using Solid Works and / or AutoCAD.
  • Translate customer inputs into design/product specifications.
  • Create novel design solutions to meet customer’s unmet or under met needs.
  • Collaborate with team to coordinate internal and external resources to translate CAD models to prototypes using SLA, SLS or machined models.

25%

Follow Quality System/Design Control Processes:

  • Develop product concepts following specific Design Control procedures per ISO and FDA utilizing processes such as DOE and FMEA, amongst others.
  • Create and maintain records and files that comply with GMP and ISO Requirements such as Device Master Record (DMR), Device History File (DHF), Design History Record (DHR) and Technical Construction Files (TCF).

25%

Generate Drawings and Specifications:

  • Prepare/Revise/Review drawings for engineering, production, and quality control as requested.
  • Prepare/Review prototype and test fixture drawings as requested.
  • Prepare/Review drawings of existing product to document product specifications as requested.
  • Maintain drawings within the Device Master Record (DMR)
  • Revise drawings using the Document Change Request (DCR) process

25%

Perform Product Design Verification and Validation Testing

  • Write protocols and reports
  • Perform testing and collect data
  • Summarize test data and document results

 

 

QUALIFICATIONS:

Required Qualifications:            

Education:

  • Currently enrolled in mechanical, or biomedical engineering Bachelor of Science degree.

Experience:

  • Experience with computer aided drafting (CAD) systems.

Skills:

  • Ability to read and understand engineering drawings.
  • Software skills to include Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point, AutoCAD, Solid Works, and MS Project.

Preferred Qualifications:           

Experience:

  • Materials and processes relating to stainless steel, titanium, thermal plastics, silicones including machining, forging, heat treating, welding, and molding.
  • Experience with AutoCAD, SolidWorks and Minitab
  • Experience working on design project teams.


Key Skills
SolidWorksAutoCADEngineering DrawingsProduct DesignQuality ControlDesign ControlGMP CompliancePrototypingTestingData AnalysisRoot Cause AnalysisCollaborationDocumentationMechanical EngineeringBiomedical EngineeringComputer Aided DraftingMaterials Processing
Categories
EngineeringHealthcareScience & Research