Intern Post Undergraduate - Manufacturing Engineering

Requisition ID: 35495

At Terumo Blood and Cell Technologies, our 8,000+ global associates proud to come to work each day, knowing that what we do impacts the lives of patients around the world. For Terumo, for Everyone, Everywhere.

We make medical devices and related products that are used to collect, separate, manufacture and process various components of blood and cells. With our innovative technologies and service offerings, we touch a patient’s life every second of every day and are committed to continuing to increase the number of patients we serve. Advancing healthcare with heart.

With some of the best and brightest minds in the industry, an unmatched global footprint, comprehensive benefits and a distinct culture, Terumo Blood and Cell Technologies is a great place to work, grow and be part of a team that is focused on making a difference. Join us and help shape wherever we go next. You create your future and ours.

Launch your engineering career in the highly regulated and impactful world of medical device manufacturing. This post-undergraduate internship provides hands-on experience supporting production processes that ensure the safety, quality, and reliability of life-changing healthcare products. You will collaborate with manufacturing engineers, quality teams, and cross-functional partners to optimize processes, support validation activities, and drive continuous improvement initiatives on the production floor. This role is ideal for recent graduates who are passionate about problem-solving, have a strong foundation in engineering principles, and are eager to learn within a compliance-driven, fast-paced medical device environment. Join us to help improve patient outcomes while developing essential industry skills.

Essential Duties

• Support manufacturing engineering activities by performing assigned tasks that develop familiarity with medical device production processes, engineering practices, and regulatory requirements such as FDA guidelines and ISO 13485 standards.
• Assist in collecting, analyzing, and interpreting process and production data to support quality investigations, root-cause analysis, and continuous improvement projects. Prepare reports and summaries that contribute to data-driven decision making.
• Collaborate with engineers, quality personnel, and production staff to gather technical details, clarify requirements, and resolve questions related to materials, component specifications, or equipment performance.
• Contribute to process improvements and problem-solving efforts, helping develop solutions to routine and moderately complex issues related to yield, efficiency, equipment capability, or product quality.
• Support validation and documentation activities, including process documentation updates, work instructions, and verification of engineering changes while learning proper document control practices.
• Perform accurate data entry into manufacturing and quality systems (e.g., ERP, MES, or document control platforms) to ensure compliance, traceability, and maintenance of high-quality records.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

Education

Recently completed or will complete in the fall or spring a bachelor’s degree in engineering. Could be pursuing a master’s degree in engineering.

Experience

No prior experience required.

Skills

• Expanded knowledge of engineering or scientific processes.
• Ability to apply complex engineering or scientific concepts to support department or company projects.
• Ability to analyze problems, contribute to decisions, and assist in the design and implementation of solutions to resolve engineering or scientific issues that are intermediate to advance in complexity.
• Knowledge and use of relevant PC software applications and skills to use them effectively.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.

-Or

An equivalent competency level acquired through a variation of these qualifications may be considered.

LOCATION

Littleton, Colorado or Lakewood, Colorado - Open to candidates willing to relocate to the area.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• General Labor Environment requirements include use of personal protective equipment, reading, speaking, hearing, hearing, walking, bending, standing, stretching/reaching, hand/finger dexterity, and occasional lifting, up to 50 pounds, or transporting up to 500 pounds via carts or mechanized equipment.
• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential duties of this job.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.

Target Pay Range: $33.00 to $33.00 - Hourly pay rate to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data

Target Bonus on Base: 0.0%

We anticipate this requisition will be open for a minimum of five days, from November 4, 2026. We encourage your prompt application.

At Terumo Blood and Cell Technologies, we provide competitive total reward offerings that consist of compensation, benefits, recognition, along with a wealth of other well-being, work-life and recognition programs which support in unlocking the potential for you and your family. Included in our expansive list of benefits offerings are multiple group medical, dental and vision plans, a robust wellness program, life insurance and disability coverages, also a variety of voluntary programs such as group accident, hospital indemnity, critical illness, pet insurance and much more. To help you save for retirement, we offer a 401(k) plan with a matching contribution and for work-life balance we have vacation and sick time programs for associates. For us, it’s about protecting the personal welfare of our associates and their families, helping to achieve personal goals and offering those extra touches for convenience, security and overall peace of mind.

• Terumo Blood and Cell Technologies is part of Terumo Group, founded in 1921 and headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.
• In 2024, Terumo Blood and Cell Technologies reached $1.5 billion in revenue.
• We employ nearly 8,000 associates globally, with global headquarters in Lakewood, CO, U.S., and regional headquarters in Brussels, Buenos Aires, Singapore and Tokyo.
• We manufacture devices, disposable sets and solutions at our facilities in Belgium, India, Japan, Northern Ireland, the U.S. and Vietnam. Our global presence enables us to serve customers in more than 130 countries.
• Our core values help set our direction, guide our actions and keep us true to our corporate mission of contributing to society through healthcare.
  • Respect - Appreciative of others
  • Integrity - Guided by our mission
  • Care - Empathetic to patients
  • Quality - Committed to excellence
  • Creativity - Striving for innovation
• We contribute to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society (LLS), raising $2.4 million USD since 2025.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer. All applicants will be afforded equal opportunity without discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, order of protection status, national origin or ancestry, citizenship status, age, physical or mental disability unrelated to ability, military status or an unfavorable discharge from military service.

Terumo Blood and Cell Technologies is committed to providing a safe, healthy and secure working environment. Our Colorado campus locations are tobacco-free workplaces, and we maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing and detailed background verification.