What are the responsibilities and job description for the R&D Electrical Engineering Summer Internship position at Career Opportunities at Merz?
About Us
Founded in 1908, Merz is a successful, family-owned specialty healthcare company with a rich history. As a leading global aesthetics business, our award-winning portfolio of injectables, devices, and skincare products empowers healthcare professionals to enhance confidence through aesthetic medicine. Our purpose is to fuel confidence by helping people look better, feel better, and live better. We believe you do not have to choose between living life and making a living. Live your best life with Merz Aesthetics.
A Brief Overview
We are seeking a motivated Electrical Engineering Summer Intern to join our Medical Device R&D team. The intern will support design and development activities, contribute to prototype build and evaluation, perform electrical and functional testing, and document results in clear technical reports. This role offers hands-on experience in medical device development within a collaborative, regulated R&D environment.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Assist with electrical design activities, including schematics, component selection, and design updates.
- Support development and assembly of prototype medical device hardware.
- Perform electrical, functional, and performance testing of prototype designs.
- Set up and operate test equipment; collect and analyze test data.
- Document test methods, results, and conclusions in technical reports.
- Troubleshoot and help resolve design or test issues under engineer guidance.
- Maintain organized design files, test records, and documentation.
- Collaborate with cross-functional R&D team members (mechanical, software, quality).
- Follow applicable safety, quality, and regulatory requirements during development and testing.
Minimum Requirements
- Basic knowledge of electrical design principles and familiarity with schematic capture tools or circuit simulation software (from classes or projects).
- Hands-on experience through labs or projects in building and testing electrical systems, with the ability to document results clearly.
Education
Minimum Requirements:
- Currently enrolled as a rising junior or senior at an accredited college or university.
- Pursuing a degree in Electrical Engineering.
Preferred Requirements:
- Pursuing a Masters degree in Electrical Engineering.
Additional Information
Program Length:
- 11-week program (Projected Dates: June 1, 2026 – August 13, 2026)
Location:
- Raleigh, NC
- Weekly Hybrid Schedule: 3 days in the office and 2 days remote