The Opportunity
QuidelOrtho unites the strengths of Quidel Corporation and Ortho Clinical Diagnostics, creating a world-leading in vitro diagnostics company with award-winning expertise in immunoassay and molecular testing, clinical chemistry and transfusion medicine. We are more than 6,000 strong and do business in over 130 countries, providing answers with fast, accurate and consistent testing where and when they are needed most – home to hospital, lab to clinic.
Our culture puts our team members first and prioritizes actions that support happiness, inspiration and engagement. We strive to build meaningful connections with each other as we believe that employee happiness and business success are linked. Join us in our mission to transform the power of diagnostics into a healthier future for all.
The Role
QuidelOrtho is looking for a Manufacturing Engineering Intern that wants to spend their 2025 summer working towards our mission: Changing Lives, One Test at a Time. Interns will have the opportunity to gain knowledge and develop their skills all while contributing to key company projects and initiatives. Our team will help students apply their educational background and broaden their knowledge base within their role and learn more about working in the medical device/biotech industry. Interns will work with a mentor(s) on a guided and impactful project and will be able to collaborate with and be part of a supportive and dedicated team.
The objective of the
Manufacturing Engineering Intern will be to join our team and gain hands-on experience in development and continuous improvement of an automated manufacturing line. This internship provides an opportunity to work on real-world projects, collaborate with experienced engineers, and develop technical and problem-solving skills.
This Internship is a full-time (40 hours per week) paid program for 12-weeks.
Start dates are June 2nd or June 16th, 2025
Office Location:
San Diego, Summers Ridge - Students must be in the area for duration of the program. QuidelOrtho is unable to provide housing accommodations.
The Responsibilities
- Support the design and optimization of manufacturing processes for diagnostic products.
- Support and take ownership of the design and execution of experiments to identify and optimize manufacturing processes.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to troubleshoot and improve processes.
- Assist in the creation of reports and presentations to communicate findings and recommendations to stakeholders.
- Work closely with senior team members and be mentored in managing and leading a project from start to finish.
- Adhere to company policies, safety standards, and industry regulations.
- Perform other work-related duties as assigned
The Individual
Required
- Must be at least 18 years old
- Must be currently enrolled as a full-time student in a Bachelor’s or Master’s program in the Fall Semester 2024 at an accredited university or college
- Field of study: Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, or a related field
- Minimum GPA 3.0 or higher
- Able to start on either June 2nd or June 16th
- Ability to complete a consecutive 10-12 week internship
- Must have work authorization in the United States at the time of hire and maintain ongoing work authorization during employment
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills
- An interest in automated manufacturing technologies and process optimization
- Strong communication skills, with the ability to present ideas and recommendations clearly
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)
Preferred
- Rising Junior or Senior at an accredited university or college
- Basic knowledge of data analysis tools (e.g., Excel, Minitab, JMP etc.)
- Hands-on experience with lab equipment, prototyping, or programming (as applicable)
- Familiarity with lean manufacturing principles (e.g., 5S, Kaizen, Value Stream Mapping)
- Previous internship or academic projects related to manufacturing or medical devices
The Work Environment
No strenuous physical activity, though occasional light lifting of files and related materials is required. 30% of time in meetings, working with team, or talking on the phone, 70% of the time at the desk on computer, doing analytical work.
Salary Transparency
The salary range for this position takes into account a wide range of factors including education, experience, knowledge, skills, geography, and abilities of the candidate, in addition to internal equity and alignment with market data. The salary range for current Freshman, rising Sophomore is 18.00/hour; Sophomore, rising Junior is 20/hour; Junior, rising senior is $23.00/hour to $26.00/hour; Senior, enrolled in school for fall 2024 is 25.00/hour to 28.00/hour; or currently enrolled Graduate, MBD, PhD program is 28.00/hour to 30.00/hour. At QuidelOrtho, compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case.
Equal Opportunity
QuidelOrtho believes in Equal Opportunity for all and is committed to ensuring all individuals, including individuals with disabilities, have an opportunity to apply for those positions that they are interested in and qualify for without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic. QuidelOrtho is also committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals so that an individual can perform the duties. If you are interested in applying for an employment opportunity and require special assistance or an accommodation to apply due to a disability, please contact us at recruiting@quidelortho.com.
