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Manufacturing Process Engineering Intern

Steris Corporation
Pay range for this opportunity is $20-25/hr.
Jan 20, 2026

Manufacturing Process Engineering Intern
Req ID:

51593
Job Category:

Intern
Location:


Plymouth, MN, US, 55447


Workplace Type:

Onsite

At STERIS, we help our Customers create a healthier and safer world by providing innovative healthcare and life science product and service solutions around the globe.

Position Summary

This Manufacturing Process Engineering Intern will support Manufacturing Engineering and Continuous Improvement by performing preliminary research, data analysis and testing intended to better define process improvement opportunities to meet corporate initiatives and to support compliance requirements.



Key Program Info:



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

What You'll do as a Manufacturing Process Engineering Intern

  • 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.

The Experience, Skills and Abilities Needed

Required:



  • Currently pursuing a bachelor's or master's degree in Mechanical, Industrial, Chemical, Electrical, or Manufacturing Engineering. Sophomore year requirements must be completed by program start (May 2026)
  • Ability to collect & analyze data
  • Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint


Preferred:



  • Demonstrates understanding of Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement. 5S, standard work, process flow and value stream mapping.
  • Experience with CAD software
  • Involvement in engineering student organizations or competition teams


Other:



  • Organizational, communication, problem solving, and troubleshooting skills.
  • Up to 100% sitting, standing and walking in an 8-hour workday, more if working overtime
  • Ability to continuously wear personal protective equipment
  • Ability to lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds
  • Ability to operate power tools/equipment and hand tools
  • Ability to work with or around chemicals
  • Safety Sensitive Position

Pay range for this opportunity is $20-25/hr.

Minimum pay rates offered will comply with county/city minimums, if higher than range listed. Pay rates are based on a number of factors, including but not limited to local labor market costs, years of relevant experience, education, professional certifications, foreign language fluency, etc.

STERIS offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits portfolio. Click here for a complete list of benefits: STERIS Benefits

Open until position is filled.



STERIS is a leading global provider of products and services that support patient care with an emphasis on infection prevention. WE HELP OUR CUSTOMERS CREATE A HEALTHIER AND SAFER WORLD by providing innovative healthcare and life sciences products and services around the globe. For more information, visit www.steris.com.


If you need assistance completing the application process, please call 1 (440) 392.7047. This contact information is for accommodation inquiries only and cannot be used to check application status.


STERIS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity to ensure that persons are recruited, hired, trained, transferred and promoted in all job groups regardless of race, color, religion, age, disability, national origin, citizenship status, military or veteran status, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, and any other category protected by federal, state or local law. We are not only committed to this policy by our status as a federal government contractor, but also we are strongly bound by the principle of equal employment opportunity.


The full affirmative action program, absent the data metrics required by * 60-741.44(k), shall be available to all employees and applicants for employment for inspection upon request. The program may be obtained at your location's HR Office during normal business hours.


Req ID:

51593
Job Category:

Intern
Location:


Plymouth, MN, US, 55447


Workplace Type:

Onsite

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