Packaging Engineering Intern (Williamston, MI) - Summer 2026 (Education)
Job Summary
With more than 50+ years of consecutive growth, we've created a dynamic workplace where over 36,000 employees worldwide are empowered to grow and add to our entrepreneurial culture.To support our continued growth, we're looking to add new talent, like you, to our team! Our people are genuine, creative, and proactive problem solvers who have access to leadership for rapid alignment to make decisions driven by what's right for our customers.
A Medline internship offers you real-world, hands-on experience where you can make a true impact. Interns take ownership of their projects and get a feel for day-to-day work in their respective roles. In addition to a typical Medline workday, the summer is jam-packed with enriching activities, such as social and networking events, leadership presentations, learning and development opportunities, community service projects, plus so much more. The tangible skillset you'll build while doing meaningful work will set you apart from your peers.
Covering a variety of business areas and needs, our internships are available to rising seniors in undergraduate programs. Engineered for personal and professional development, our summer program runs for ten weeks from early June through mid-August.
A Packaging Engineering Intern will work directly with senior engineers and focus on projects assigned from upper management. The scope of work could include new business implementation, process improvements, product design, process validations, and other assigned tasks as needed. Some assignments will be individual while others will be group-oriented, and project lengths will vary from small daily activities to large-scale projects spanning the duration of the internship.
Job Description
Possible projects could include:
Exposure to IQ/OQ/PQ activities for packaging and label components
Exposure to IQ/OQ/PQ activities for new equipment acquisitions
New material validations for packaging and label components
Packaging system evaluations (from production to end user delivery)
Sterile barrier analysis of new and existing products
Implementation of new co-manufactured and in-house kitting business
Production process improvements across all Medline facilities
Packaging component specification updates for data quality improvements
Qualifications:
Pursuing a degree in Packaging Engineering or an equivalent field
Junior standing with 3.0 minimum GPA preferred
Detail oriented with superior organizational, analytical, and problem solving skills
Motivated self-starter
Proficient in Microsoft Office products
Experience with Lean Manufacturing/Continuous Improvement principles is a plus
Knowledge of database applications (Access, FoxPro) is a plus
Unrestricted permanent US work authorization
Medline Industries, LP, and its subsidiaries, offer a competitive total rewards package, continuing education & training, and tremendous potential with a growing worldwide organization.
The anticipated salary range for this position:
$21.25 - $29.75 HourlyThe actual salary will vary based on applicant's location, education, experience, skills, and abilities. Medline will not pay less than the applicable minimum wage or salary threshold.
Our benefit package includes include 401(k) contributions as well as access to the Employee Assistance Program, Employee Resource Groups and the Employee Service Corp for interns and temporary roles.
We're dedicated to creating a Medline where everyone feels they belong and can grow their career. We strive to do this by seeking diversity in all forms, acting inclusively, and ensuring that people have tools and resources to perform at their best. Explore our Belonging page here.
Medline Industries, LP is an equal opportunity employer. Medline evaluates qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, neurodivergence, protected veteran status, marital or family status, caregiver responsibilities, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.
