Engineering Internship – Summer 2026

Location: UFP MedTech Campus | Chicopee, MA

About the role

Make your mark on life-changing medical technology. At UFP Technologies, we transform innovative concepts into real-world medical products that improve lives. As an Engineering Intern, you’ll gain hands-on experience across the entire product lifecycle—from design and prototyping to manufacturing and testing—all while being mentored by experienced engineers in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Rotate through and contribute to key areas of our engineering process, including:
  • Customer Interaction – Understand client needs and how they drive design.
  • Program Management – See how complex projects are planned and executed.
  • Design & Fabrication – Turn ideas into functional prototypes.
  • Measurement & Analysis – Learn to test and evaluate performance.
  • Problem Solving – Apply your engineering skills to real manufacturing challenges.
• Work closely with a mentor to set meaningful goals.
• Participate in product and process design discussions.
• Contribute to technical reports, data collection, and process improvements.

Requirements

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Biomedical Engineering from an accredited university.
• Familiarity with CAD software (SolidWorks preferred).
• Strong computer skills, including Word and Excel.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Detail-oriented and eager to learn.
• Previous internship or co-op experience is a plus.
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S. (no visa sponsorship available).

Schedule

• Full-time (40 hours/week), Monday–Friday
• Start Date: Mid to late May 2026
• End Date: Late August or early September 2026
• On-site in Chicopee, MA (no housing or transportation provided; local candidates within 45 minutes preferred)

Pay

Pay Range: $20–$30 per hour. Final compensation will be determined based on market data, geographic location, and the candidate’s qualifications and experience.

About UFP MedTech

UFP Technologies is a designer and custom manufacturer of comprehensive solutions for medical devices, sterile packaging, and other highly engineered custom products. UFP is an important link in the medical device supply chain and a valued outsource partner to most of the top medical device manufacturers in the world. The Company’s single-use and single-patient devices and components are used in a wide range of medical devices and packaging for minimally invasive surgery, infection prevention, wound care, wearables, orthopedic soft goods, and orthopedic implants.