Engineering Internship - Summer 2026
Location: UFP Technologies| Grand Rapids, MI
Make your mark on life-changing medical technology.
At UFP Technologies, we transform innovative concepts into real-world medical products that improve lives. As an Engineering Intern, you'll gain hands-on experience across the entire product lifecycle-from design and prototyping to manufacturing and testing-all while being mentored by experienced engineers in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.What You'll Experience
During your internship, you'll rotate through and contribute to key areas of our engineering process, including:
Customer Interaction - Understand client needs and how they drive design.
Program Management - See how complex projects are planned and executed.
Design & Fabrication - Turn ideas into functional prototypes.
Measurement & Analysis - Learn to test and evaluate performance.
Problem Solving - Apply your engineering skills to real manufacturing challenges.
You'll also work closely with a mentor to set meaningful goals, participate in product and process design discussions, and contribute to technical reports, data collection, and process improvements.Program Details
Application Deadline: January 15, 2026
Interviews Begin: Late January 2026
Start Date: Mid to late May 2026
End Date: Late August or early September 2026
Schedule: Full-time (40 hours/week), Monday-Friday
Location: On-site in Grand Rapid, MI (no housing or transportation provided; local candidates within 45 minutes preferred)What We're Looking For
Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Biomedical Engineering from an accredited university.
Familiarity with CAD software (SolidWorks preferred).
Strong computer skills, including Word and Excel.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Detail-oriented and eager to learn.
Previous internship or co-op experience is a plus.
Must be authorized to work in the U.S. (no visa sponsorship available).Why UFP Technologies?
At UFP MedTech, you'll be part of a team dedicated to innovation, collaboration, and quality. You won't just observe-you'll contribute. Our interns leave with valuable hands-on experience, industry knowledge, and connections that help launch their engineering careers.
About UFP MedTech:
UFP Technologies is a designer and custom manufacturer of comprehensive solutions for medical devices, sterile packaging, and other highly engineered custom products. UFP is an important link in the medical device supply chain and a valued outsource partner to most of the top medical device manufacturers in the world. The Company's single-use and single-patient devices and components are used in a wide range of medical devices and packaging for minimally invasive surgery, infection prevention, wound care, wearables, orthopedic soft goods, and orthopedic implants.
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