Manufacturing Engineer Intern

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

Come join our team as a Manufacturing Engineering Intern for Summer 2026. You will be gaining knowledge by working under the guidance of STERIS engineers and managers. This position is responsible for the products manufactured at STERIS and supports manufacturing design improvements and modifications, process improvements, product transfer, and continuous improvements. This internship will allow you to complete valuable manufacturing engineering projects, developing and building fundamental engineering skills. These projects contribute to the growth of the department and provide a positive impact to our customers.

Key Program Info:

• Dates: Summer 2026 (May-August)
• Location: Mentor, OH
• Work Environment: Onsite
• Hours: Full-time for the duration of your internship

What You'll Do as a Manufacturing Engineering Intern

• Designs and develops product and process improvements. Supports current product lines and new products. Uses Creo to develop and change designs and document them.
• Plans, schedules, conducts or coordinates detailed phases of the engineering work in a part of a major project or in a total project of moderate scope or several projects of smaller size/scope.
• Performs work which involves conventional engineering practice, but may include a variety of complex features such as conflicting design/process, quality and customer requirements. Works with internal team and external suppliers to resolve design, manufacturing, and quality issues. Develops designs, cost estimates, manufacturing processes, and coordinates integration.
• Creates/coordinates Bills of Material, mechanical assembly drawings, component drawings, and all other engineering documents required to support product line/upgrades. Processes/coordinates engineering changes and product documentation in a timely manner.
• Supports MRP (materials requirement planning) for managing inventory.
• Other duties as assigned.

The Experience, Skills and Abilities Needed

Required:

• Currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate engineering program with successful completion of sophomore level coursework or above by May 2026 with a major in Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering Technology, Biomedical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or equivalent
• Requires a fundamental understanding and application of mechanical engineering principles including thermodynamics and fluid/air process flow
• Basic experience in CAD software (Solidworks, Creo, AutoCAD, and/or equivalent)
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, etc.)

Preferred:

• Previous coursework or experience in manufacturing

Other:

• Organizational, communication, problem solving, and troubleshooting skills

Starting pay rate for this opportunity is $22.00.

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 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.