Manufacturing Engineering Intern

QuidelOrtho unites the strengths of Quidel Corporation and Ortho Clinical Diagnostics, creating a world-leading in vitro diagnostics company with award-winning expertise in immunoassay and molecular testing, clinical chemistry and transfusion medicine. We are more than 6,000 strong and do business in over 130 countries, providing answers with fast, accurate and consistent testing where and when they are needed most - home to hospital, lab to clinic.

Our culture puts our team members first and prioritizes actions that support happiness, inspiration and engagement. We strive to build meaningful connections with each other as we believe that employee happiness and business success are linked. Join us in our mission to transform the power of diagnostics into a healthier future for all.

The Role

QuidelOrtho is looking for a Manufacturing Engineering Intern that wants to spend their summer working towards our mission: Changing Lives, One Test at a Time. Interns will have the opportunity to gain knowledge and develop their skills all while contributing to key company projects and initiatives. Our team will help students apply their educational background and broaden their knowledge base within their role and learn more about working in the medical device/biotech industry. Interns will work with a mentor(s) on a guided and impactful project and will be able to collaborate with and be part of a supportive and dedicated team.

This Internship is a full-time (40 hours per week) paid program for 10-12 weeks.

Location: San Diego, CA - Carlsbad (Rutherford)

Session 1 start: June 15th

Session 2 start: July 6th

NOTE: This role is unable to support students currently on visa sponsorship.

The Responsibilities

• 3D modeling and prototyping for new or replacement manufacturing fixtures
• Programming optical comparators to create vision inspection programs
• Equipment or process validations, Gage R&R
• Creating technical test reports and operating instructions.
• The intern will help optimize production equipment by designing mechanical fixtures to replace worn parts or streamline current processes
• The intern will be responsible for creating, validating, and documenting instructions for vision inspection programs to help optimize the receiving inspection process
• The intern will participate in regular team meetings to discuss ongoing project status
• The intern will collaborate with the operations group to identify opportunities for continuous improvement on the manufacturing floor
• Learn company tools, processes, and workflows.
• Perform other work-related duties as assigned.

The Individual

Required:

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Must be currently enrolled as a full-time student in a bachelor's or master's program in the fall semester 2026 at an accredited university or college.
• Field of study: Mechanical, manufacturing, industrial engineering or related.
• Minimum GPA 3.0 or higher.
• Solidworks experience.
• Understanding of mechanical design concepts.
• Proficient technical writing abilities.
• Strong communication skills.
• Able to start on either June 15th or July 6th.
• Ability to complete a consecutive 10-12 week internship.
• Must have work authorization in the United States at the time of hire and maintain ongoing work authorization during employment.

Preferred:

• Rising Junior or Senior at an accredited university or college.
• Familiarity with 3D printing
• Experience with lean manufacturing
• Experience developing test methods

The Work Environment

No strenuous physical activity, though occasional light lifting of files and related materials is required. 30% of time in meetings, working with team, or talking on the phone, 70% of the time at the desk on computer, doing analytical work.

Salary Transparency

The salary range for this position takes into account a wide range of factors including education, experience, knowledge, skills, geography, and abilities of the candidate, in addition to internal equity and alignment with market data. The salary range for current Freshman, rising Sophomore is 18.00/hour; Sophomore, rising Junior is 20/hour; Junior, rising senior is $23.00/hour to $26.00/hour; Senior, enrolled in school for fall 2024 is 25.00/hour to 28.00/hour; or currently enrolled Graduate, MBD, PhD program is 28.00/hour to 30.00/hour. At QuidelOrtho, compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case.

Equal Opportunity

QuidelOrtho believes in Equal Opportunity for all and is committed to ensuring all individuals, including individuals with disabilities, have an opportunity to apply for those positions that they are interested in and qualify for without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic. QuidelOrtho is also committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals so that an individual can perform the duties. If you are interested in applying for an employment opportunity and require special assistance or an accommodation to apply due to a disability, please contact us at recruiting@quidelortho.com.