R&D Engineering Intern, Interventional

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Date: Sep 16, 2026

Location: Maple Grove, MN, US

Company: Teleflex

Expected Travel: None

Requisition ID: 14287

 

About Teleflex Incorporated

As a global provider of medical technologies, Teleflex is driven by our purpose to improve the health and quality of people’s lives. Through our vision to become the most trusted partner in healthcare, we offer a diverse portfolio with solutions in the therapy areas of anesthesia, emergency medicine, interventional cardiology and radiology, surgical, vascular access, and urology. We believe that the potential of great people, purpose-driven innovation, and world-class products can shape the future direction of healthcare. 
 
Teleflex is the home of Arrow™, Barrigel™, Deknatel™, LMA™, Pilling™, QuikClot™, Rüsch™, UroLift™ and Weck™ – trusted brands united by a common sense of purpose.
 
At Teleflex, we are empowering the future of healthcare.  For more information, please visit teleflex.com.

 

Interventional – The Interventional business unit at Teleflex develops innovative medical devices used to diagnose and treat coronary and peripheral vascular diseases. We focus strategically on coronary and peripheral interventions, vascular and bone access, and large-bore closure solutions.

Our portfolio includes a broad range of clinically relevant products, such as the GuideLiner™ and Turnpike™ Catheters; the Orsiro™ Mission™ Drug-Eluting Stent; the PK Papyrus™ Covered Coronary Stent; the Ringer™ Perfusion Balloon Catheter; the Pulsar™ -18 T3 Self-Expanding Stent; Passeo™  Balloon Catheters; and the OnControl™ Powered Bone Access System.

Backed by a strong R&D pipeline, our rapidly growing Interventional business unit is well positioned to continue advancing new technologies that support the treatment of critically ill patients. Join a dynamic team dedicated to delivering innovative medical solutions that make a meaningful difference in patients’ lives.

Position Summary

The Summer 2027 R&D Engineering Internship is a 12-week, paid, on-site role in Maple Grove, Minnesota. This internship is open to all Engineering majors across all grades. Working alongside the Interventional team, interns will have the opportunity to gain hands-on experience while completing value added tasks.

Principal Responsibilities

  • Contribute to ongoing engineering projects.
    • Example: Design a fixture to make a process more consistent. Use Solidworks to model the fixture and have a prototype created (3D Print, CNC Mill, etc.).
    • Example: Create DOEs (Design of Experiments) to determine how physical properties (tensile strength, kink resistance, torque) are changed by altering materials.
    • Example: Evaluate a SIC (Supplier Initiated Change) to a commercialized product by assessing impact to product sterility, biocompatibility, and performance.
  • Participate in team meetings, project meetings, and town halls.
  • Follow quality procedures and understands the Teleflex documentation system during the manufacturing and development process.
  • Provide R&D support for verification, qualification, and validation studies on existing products.
  • Assist with problem solving and root cause analysis.
  • Collect, process, and analyze data.
  • Assess proposed design and process changes for the impact to the product.
  • Support multiple projects with competing priorities, engaging with cross-functional stakeholders.
  • Support cost improvement activities and non-conformance investigations.
  • Utilize engineering acumen to identify and promote improvement activities across the organization
  • Other duties as assigned.

Education / Experience Requirements

  • Currently enrolled a Bachelor’s degree program in Engineering.
  • Open to lower and upperclassmen.

Specialized Skills / Other Requirements

  • Experience with Microsoft Office Suite including strong Microsoft Word and Excel skills.
  • Strong technical writing and verbal communication skills.
  • Willingness to learn and ask questions.
  • Ability to collaborate with others.
  • Ability to problem solve and work independently.

 

The pay range for this position at commencement of employment is expected to be between $24.00 and $27.00 per hour; however, base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualizedfactors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.  ​

 

If hired, employee will be in an “at-will position” and the Company reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) atany time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors.​

At Teleflex, we follow a comprehensive hiring process. We do not accept unsolicited resumes from agency recruiters or 3rd party firms. We do not make unsolicited job offers. We do not ask for money or require equipment purchase up-front.

 

Teleflex Incorporated is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will be considered without regard to age, race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, sexual orientation, disability, nationality, sex, or veteran status. If you require accommodation to apply for a position, please contact us at: 877-880-8588 or Talent@Teleflex.com.

 

Teleflex, the Teleflex logo, Arrow™, Barrigel™, Deknatel™,  LMA™, Pilling™, QuikClot™, Rüsch™, UroLift™ and Weck™ are trademarks or registered trademarks of Teleflex Incorporated or its affiliates, in the U.S. and/or other countries. 
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