Medtronic

Biomedical Engineering Intern

May 2018 • Mounds View, MN

What I liked

I worked with a very welcoming group, and got to work on novel projects. My project was work that would potentially lead into a clinical trial, so it was very exciting to work on something that was really going to make a difference for the patients and the company. I also gained knowledge on the process to get a device to market.

What I wish was different

I wish there had been more organized events to help start the networking process. Most of the networking I did throughout the summer was set up by myself by simply sending out emails.

Advice

I would suggest to be confident in the knowledge and skills that you have, but also be open to learning new things. I was given a lot of freedom in the work I did, but it was expected that the work was done right. No one came by to re-check things that I did. I made sure to support my work with evidence or a thought out process, and sought out help when I wasn't confident in a task.

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Electrical Engineering Intern

May - August 2018 • Tempe, AZ

What I liked

I learned a lot and had the opportunity to connect with a lot of engineers who really care about the work that they are doing.

What I wish was different

I wish that my internship had been more electrical engineering focused than data science focused.

Advice

Talk to lots of people: seek their advice and learn from them.

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Product Engineering Intern

May - August 2018 • Fridley, MN

What I liked

Very fast paced environment. I was able to play a role in many different documents supporting the manufacturing line.

What I wish was different

Since it was so fast paced it was at times difficult to get other people to help out on things I had never done before, but that also helped me learn what I was doing a lot more effectively.

Advice

Be ready to be thrown right in and don't be afraid to ask questions, but make sure you've tried everything you could to get an answer before going to another engineer.

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Mechanical Engineering Intern

April - August 2018 • Louisville, CO

What I liked

Great company to work for. Lots of nice friendly people.

What I wish was different

I wish it was a bot longer. I felt like I had just gotten my feet under me when the internship was up.

Advice

Talk to as many people as you can.

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Biomedical Engineering Intern

May - August 2018 • North Haven, CT

What I liked

I liked working independently on my project and learning how to troubleshoot my own experiment. I also enjoyed improving my communication skills by presenting my work several times throughout the summer. I liked the networking opportunities as well.

What I wish was different

I wish I had shadowed more people.

Advice

Never be afraid to ask questions!

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R&D engineer

May - September 2018 • Fort Worth, TX

What I liked

I love the mission of the company! It is incredible. We worked on surgical drills and new technology all summer, and I was able to shadow a neurosurgeon in our cadaver lab on site.

What I wish was different

I wish I had weekly report outs about what I was working on with my boss even though we talked every day.

Advice

Write bullet points of everything you do during the summer - there is so much going on!

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Mechanical Engineering Intern

June - December 2018 • North Haven, CT

What I liked

I have been give a lot of responsibility to handle test methods from start to finish. I've designed fixturing, written protocols, analyzed testing data, and written reports. It is a very friendly environment, with the other co-ops and the full time employees. Everyone is willing to help me learn. It is a very relaxed and positive environment.

What I wish was different

Advice

Don't struggle trying to figure something out when it isn't a matter of looking something up. Use the experience expertise around you.

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R&D engineering intern

June - September 2018 • Santa Rosa, CA

What I liked

Fantastic company culture and team atmosphere.

What I wish was different

Advice

Don’t be afraid to network.

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Project Coordinator Intern

July - August 2018 • Northridge, CA

What I liked

I loved working for Medtronic. The department I worked in really encouraged lifelong learning, which I really value. The company culture was very inclusive and welcoming.

What I wish was different

I wish I had been able to work there for the entire summer so that I could learn more. I also wish I had more to do.

Advice

Constantly be asking for more work. If you don't, you won't get any.

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Software Engineering Intern

May - August 2018 • Mounds View, MN

What I liked

The other software engineers were very approachable and mentored me throughout the duration of my internship. They constantly provided me with opportunities to talk about my work with colleagues and were instrumental in my understanding of how Software Development Cycles work on Corporate Projects

What I wish was different

Advice

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Engineering Intern

May 2017 • Brooklyn Center, MN

What I liked

What I wish was different

Advice

Be proactive, take advantage of diverse opportunities, and immerse yourself in all of the experiences your employer provides right away! I got the most out of my time at Medtronic when I explored the manufacturing lines, asked lots of questions, and reached out to request informational interviews from employees of all backgrounds.

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Mechanical Engineering Intern

May - August 2018 • Fridley, MN

What I liked

The environment and culture was wonderful. I learned so much this summer both technically and professionally.

What I wish was different

Advice

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Computer Engineering Intern

June - August 2018 • Minneapolis, MN

What I liked

Freedom to choose my own project direction, opportunity to understand the rest of the business, very solid work-life balance

What I wish was different

More technical/coding aspects of my project

Advice

You have a lot of opportunities to connect with people, make sure you take them!

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Project Management and Marketing

May - August 2018 • Boulder, CO

What I liked

the company, the projects, my manager.

What I wish was different

Advice

Apply! It is a wonderful opportunity!

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Structural Heart and Disease Intern

June - August 2016 • Seoul, South Korea

What I liked

Exposure to various functions within the firm; exposure to the healthcare sector (specifically, medical devices); liberty yet ample responsibility

What I wish was different

more structure/training

Advice

be creative! push your limits/responsibilities!

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Intern

May 2017 • Kansas City, MO

What I liked

I got to work with really cool people and be active in the field. I was exposed to an industry I never knew existed.

What I wish was different

I wish I had been in the field a bit more.

Advice

I would suggest that they stay on top of paperwork and get a good night's sleep every night. Checking email is super important.

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Biomedical Engineering Summer Associate

May - August 2017 • Miami, FL

What I liked

Worked with a great team of capable engineers, learned about medical device regulation, worked on a variety of projects.

What I wish was different

This isn't always possible as an intern, but I wish I'd had my own independent project.

Advice

Be proactive, make connections with colleagues to learn about new projects you can contribute to, always ask for feedback, keep a list of your accomplishments so that you can articulate them later.

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Computer Science Engineering Intern

May - August 2017 • New Haven, CT

What I liked

Being exposed to medical robotics, the pace of the project, the culture of the team, and atmosphere in which a good question asked by anyone wouldn't be forgetten until an answer was found

What I wish was different

I wish early my tasks had been more challenging, and that I spent less time waiting for work.

Advice

Seek out a double block internship/co-op. The ramp-up in workload is almost universal no matter where you work, so having more time at the peak of the workload will lead to a better experience.

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