Chemical Engineer Intern - Summer 2027 - rms Company

Cretex Medical is a family of companies that provides manufacturing and engineering services to medical device OEMs. We offer a complete range of end-to-end manufacturing capabilities, the latest technologies, and the talent to match any manufacturing or engineering challenge. Learn more at www.cretexmedical.com.

• →Provide internal customer technical support.
• →Part manufacturability technical support.
• →Assist with the implementation of process and design improvements.
• →Performs all other work-related duties as assigned.

The Chemical Engineer intern will provide technical support focusing on Manufacturing, Quality, or Operational Excellence projects. The intern will assist the Engineering department with projects from scope definition through implementation.

This position will be located in Coon Rapids, MN.  This internship will be required to be on-site, working 40 hours/week.

Each summer, we are excited to offer interns countless opportunities to network, learn more about the Cretex family of businesses, and have fun! Here are some things you’ll get to experience as an intern with Cretex Medical and its businesses:

• Work with the latest technologies
• Challenge yourself and grow your skills
• Find opportunities to move across our family of businesses

Cretex offers internships in many different areas, including Engineering, Human Resources, Information Technology, Marketing, Accounting, Business, and Production Operations. We encourage you to explore the many internship opportunities Cretex Medical could offer you.

Internships are available in a variety of locations within the Minneapolis/St. Paul (Minnesota) metro area, including Elk River, Brooklyn Park, Bloomington, Coon Rapids, Anoka, and Dassel. If you have a location preference, please specify that in the job application questions.

Here are some of the things that interns have said about working at Cretex: 

• “I enjoyed how integrated the interns were in the workflow. We were working on projects that made an impact for the company. I had opportunities to work with employees from all areas of the company as well as other interns.”

• “During my internship, I gained firsthand experience in project management, quality systems, and manufacturing best practices. I was able to grow my skills in design by focusing on creating more ergonomic processes for manufacturing. I enjoyed the learning experience and the relationships I developed.”

• Demonstrated software application skills in Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
• Ability to read blueprints
• Ability to use measuring devices
• Have strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrate excellent interpersonal and team building skills to create effective working relationships with suppliers, and coworkers.
• Enrollment in a four-year degree program for Chemical, Manufacturing, Mechanical, or Industrial Engineering.