Internship - Manufacturing Engineer

Career-defining. Life-changing.

At iRhythm, you'll have the opportunity to grow your skills and your career while impacting the lives of people around the world. iRhythm is shaping a future where everyone, everywhere can access the best possible cardiac health solutions. Every day, we collaborate, create, and constantly reimagine what's possible. We think big and move fast, driven by our commitment to put patients first and improve lives. We need builders like you. Curious and innovative problem solvers looking for the chance to meaningfully shape the future of cardiac health, our company, and your career

About This Role:

Position Summary

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Manufacturing Engineer Intern to join our team in a Class II medical device manufacturing facility. This internship provides hands-on experience in production process support, equipment qualification, and continuous improvement within a highly regulated environment. The intern will work closely with manufacturing, quality, and engineering teams to ensure safe, efficient, and compliant production operations.

This internship is a 6-month term position with flexible scheduling to accommodate academic commitments, and may be either part-time or full-time.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day support for manufacturing operations, including troubleshooting equipment and process issues.

• Assist with equipment qualification (IQ/OQ/PQ) and process validation activities to ensure compliance with FDA QSR (21 CFR Part 820) and ISO 13485.

• Participate in continuous improvement projects to improve process efficiency, yield, and quality.

• Help develop and update standard operating procedures (SOPs), work instructions, and manufacturing documentation.

• Support new product introduction (NPI) activities, including production line setup and process development.

• Assist with capacity analysis, workflow optimization, and layout improvements.

• Collaborate with quality engineering on nonconformance investigations, root cause analysis, and corrective/preventive actions (CAPA).

• Follow Good Documentation Practices (GDP) and maintain compliance with environmental health and safety (EHS) protocols.

Qualifications

Required:

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related field.

• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.

• Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams.

• Effective written and verbal communication skills.

Preferred:

• Coursework or experience in lean manufacturing or Six Sigma methodologies.

• Exposure to regulated manufacturing environments (medical device, aerospace, automotive, etc.).

• Familiarity with manufacturing equipment, assembly processes, or automation.

• Experience with CAD software for fixture/tooling design and manufacturing layouts.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office; familiarity with data analysis tools (Excel, Minitab, etc.).

Learning Outcomes

By the end of the 6-month internship, the student will have gained:

• Practical experience supporting day-to-day manufacturing operations in a regulated industry.

• Understanding of equipment qualification, process validation, and compliance requirements.

• Skills in process optimization, documentation, and cross-functional collaboration.

• Exposure to lean manufacturing principles and continuous improvement techniques.

Work Environment & Physical Requirements

• Work is performed in both office and controlled manufacturing areas.

• Requires use of personal protective equipment (PPE) when on the production floor.

• Ability to lift up to 25 lbs and stand for extended periods during process observation or equipment support.

Location:

Actual compensation may vary depending on job-related factors including knowledge, skills, experience, and work location.

Estimated Pay Range

As a part of our core values, we ensure an inclusive workforce. We welcome and celebrate people of all backgrounds, experiences, skills, and perspectives. iRhythm Technologies, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We will consider for employment all qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with all applicable laws.

iRhythm provides reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities in job application procedures, including those who may have any difficulty using our online system. If you need such an accommodation, you may contact us at taops@irhythmtech.com

About iRhythm Technologies
iRhythm is a leading digital healthcare company that creates trusted solutions that detect, predict, and prevent disease. Combining wearable biosensors and cloud-based data analytics with powerful proprietary algorithms, iRhythm distills data from millions of heartbeats into clinically actionable information. Through a relentless focus on patient care, iRhythm's vision is to deliver better data, better insights, and better health for all.

Make iRhythm your path forward. Zio, the heart monitor that changed the game.

There have been instances where individuals not associated with iRhythm have impersonated iRhythm employees pretending to be involved in the iRhythm recruiting process, or created postings for positions that do not exist. Please note that all open positions will always be shown here on the iRhythm Careers page, and all communications regarding the application, interview and hiring process will come from a @irhythmtech.com email address. Please check any communications to be sure they come directly from @irhythmtech.com email address. If you believe you have been the victim of an imposter or want to confirm that the person you are communicating with is legitimate, please contact taops@irhythmtech.com. Written offers of employment will be extended in a formal offer letter from an @irhythmtech.com email address ONLY.

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