Intern Post Undergraduate - Manufacturing Engineering
At a glance
- Location
- Littleton, CO
- Work type
- Onsite
- Category
- Engineering
Post-undergraduate manufacturing engineering internship on the production floor in a regulated medical device environment. Supports production processes, data collection/analysis, validation/doc updates, and continuous improvement with cross-functional teams. Suitable for recent engineering graduates or students pursuing advanced degrees seeking hands-on experience in a compliance-driven setting.
What they are looking for
Location: Littleton, CO, US
Requisition ID: 35495
At Terumo Blood and Cell Technologies, our 8,000+ global associates proud to come to work each day, knowing that what we do impacts the lives of patients around the world. For Terumo, for Everyone, Everywhere.
We make medical devices and related products that are used to collect, separate, manufacture and process various components of blood and cells. With our innovative technologies and service offerings, we touch a patient’s life every second of every day and are committed to continuing to increase the number of patients we serve. Advancing healthcare with heart.
With some of the best and brightest minds in the industry, an unmatched global footprint, comprehensive benefits and a distinct culture, Terumo Blood and Cell Technologies is a great place to work, grow and be part of a team that is focused on making a difference. Join us and help shape wherever we go next. You create your future and ours.
Launch your engineering career in the highly regulated and impactful world of medical device manufacturing. This post‑undergraduate internship provides hands‑on experience supporting production processes that ensure the safety, quality, and reliability of life‑changing healthcare products. You will collaborate with manufacturing engineers, quality teams, and cross‑functional partners to optimize processes, support validation activities, and drive continuous improvement initiatives on the production floor. This role is ideal for recent graduates who are passionate about problem‑solving, have a strong foundation in engineering principles, and are eager to learn within a compliance‑driven, fast‑paced medical device environment. Join us to help improve patient outcomes while developing essential industry skills.
Essential Duties
Support manufacturing engineering activities by performing assigned tasks that develop familiarity with medical device production processes, engineering practices, and regulatory requirements such as FDA guidelines and ISO 13485 standards.
Assist in collecting, analyzing, and interpreting process and production data to support quality investigations, root‑cause analysis, and continuous improvement projects. Prepare reports and summaries that contribute to data‑driven decision making.
Collaborate with engineers, quality personnel, and production staff to gather technical details, clarify requirements, and resolve questions related to materials, component specifications, or equipment performance.
Contribute to process improvements and problem-solving efforts, helping develop solutions to routine and moderately complex issues related to yield, efficiency, equipment capability, or product quality.
Support validation and documentation activities, including process documentation updates, work instructions, and verification of engineering changes while learning proper document control practices.
Perform accurate data entry into manufacturing and quality systems (e.g., ERP, MES, or document control platforms) to ensure compliance, traceability, and maintenance of high-quality records.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
Education
Recently completed or will complete in the fall or spring a bachelor’s degree in engineering. Could be pursuing a master’s degree in engineering.
Experience
No prior experience required.
Skills
Expanded knowledge of engineering or scientific processes.
Ability to apply complex engineering or scientific concepts to support department or company projects.
Ability to analyze problems, contribute to decisions, and assist in the design and implementation of solutions to resolve engineering or scientific issues that are intermediate to advance in complexity.
Knowledge and use of relevant PC software applications and skills to use them effectively.
Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
-Or
An equivalent competency level acquired through a variation of these qualifications may be considered.
LOCATION
Littleton, Colorado or Lakewood, Colorado - Open to candidates willing to relocate to the area.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
General Labor Environment requirements include use of personal protective equipment, reading, speaking, hearing, hearing, walking, bending, standing, stretching/reaching, hand/finger dexterity, and occasional lifting, up to 50 pounds, or transporting up to 500 pounds via carts or mechanized equipment.
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential duties of this job.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.
Target Pay Range: $33.00 to $33.00 - Hourly pay rate to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data
Target Bonus on Base: 0.0%
We anticipate this requisition will be open for a minimum of five days, from November 4, 2026. We encourage your prompt application.
At Terumo Blood and Cell Technologies, we provide competitive total reward offerings that consist of compensation, benefits, recognition, along with a wealth of other well-being, work-life and recognition programs which support in unlocking the potential for you and your family. Included in our expansive list of benefits offerings are multiple group medical, dental and vision plans, a robust wellness program, life insurance and disability coverages, also a variety of voluntary programs such as group accident, hospital indemnity, critical illness, pet insurance and much more. To help you save for retirement, we offer a 401(k) plan with a matching contribution and for work-life balance we have vacation and sick time programs for associates. For us, it’s about protecting the personal welfare of our associates and their families, helping to achieve personal goals and offering those extra touches for convenience, securi