Summer 2026 R&D Engineering Internship

Overview

The Summer R&D Engineering internship is a paid internship experience located in Winston Salem, NC . We offer a 12-week rotation in Research and Development Engineering and have multiple positions open across our R&D teams . This position includes a housing stipend , 401(k), fitness center access, learning events, capston e presentation, and more . All internship positions are assigned a direct mentor and each position provide s real-world experience with meaningful projects in the medical device manufacturing industry.

Responsibilities

Utilize engineering knowledge to p roduce project deliverables / documents

Adhere to the Quality Management System (QMS) and its processes to meet FDA 21 CFR 820, ISO 13485, and other applicable regulatory requirements

Must maintain all training requirements for the position, while seeking out opportunities for continuous development and growth

Must work and interact effectively and professionally with and for others throughout various levels of the global organization

Must strictly adhere to safety requirements

Maintain regular and punctual attendance

Must maintain company quality and quantity standards

Must have effective communication skills and ability to work in collaborative and independent work situations and environments with minimal supervision

Ability to remain calm and receptive in fast paced situations

Qualifications

College or University Junior or Senior working towards a bachelor's degree in Engineering (Graduate students also considered)

Minimum GPA of 3.0

M ust provide proof of enrollment in an accredited college or university

Physical Requirements :

On-site and hybrid positions that work under general office environmental conditions

Sitting for extended periods, utilizes close visual acuity for working with computers, equipment, etc.

Personal protective equipment including safety glasses, lab coat and gloves may be required in some areas associated with this position

Must be able to perform the essential functions of the job, subject to reasonable accommodation requirements under the ADA.

Qualified candidates must be legally authorized to be employed in the United States without any need for current or future visa sponsorship. Cook does not intend to provide sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H-1B or TN status) for this temporary position and will not consider candidates that have a future sponsorship need.

Requisition ID2025-17598

Posting Date4 weeks ago(11 / 10 / 2025 11 : 36 AM)

Job Location(s)Winston-Salem NC United States

Job LocationsUS-NC-Winston-Salem

TravelLess than 10%

Position TypeInternship

CompanyCook Winston-Salem

CategoryEngineering