Summer 2026 - Engineering Intern - Manufacturing
The Mechanical Engineering Intern assists the Sustaining Engineering team in improving the performance and quality of respiratory medical devices through testing, documentation, and design support, working under the guidance of engineering staff.
This is an on-site internship located in Sandpoint, ID beginning in late spring/early summer of 2026.
Schedule: Monday - Friday 7:00a.m - 3:30p.m
Key Tasks
- Support low-complexity engineering updates or improvements to existing products under engineering supervision.
- Create or revise basic design documentation such as CAD models, drawings, or simple BOM updates.
- Perform engineering analyses (simple tolerance checks, material comparisons, feasibility reviews).
- Assist in testing activities, including setup, data recording, and basic analysis for verification or validation.
- Support root cause investigations or CAPA related tasks by gathering data, documenting findings, or conducting supervised testing.
Requirements
- High School diploma
- Student currently enrolled in an accredited Engineering Program.
- Technical Curiosity
- Familiarity with 3D CAD software (SolidWorks, Creo, or similar) preferred but not required.
Benefits
- Work in a growing company environment.
- Directly influence the quality of products and make a difference for patients worldwide.
- Opportunities for professional and personal growth.
- Intership Pay: depends on education level and experience.
Sentec offers competitive benefits like Medical, Dental, Vision, HSA, FSA, and 401K matching, as well as paid parental leave and tuition reimbursement. Sentec emphasizes employee voices and recognizes hard work making it a promising environment for professional growth. Sentec focuses on delivering impactful healthcare products and improving patient care.
By choosing a career at Sentec, you’re not just choosing a job – you’re embracing the chance to make a real impact, contributing to the development of innovative medical solutions that support the wellbeing of individuals worldwide.
Sentec is a Swiss-American medical device company specializing in respiratory care. Since its founding in 1999, Sentec utilizes a deep-tech approach that is founded on advanced science and avant-garde technologies for respiratory patients across care areas. Sentec provides healthcare professionals worldwide with non-invasive, continuous monitoring and effective therapeutic solutions.