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Quality Engineer Intern - Summer 2027

Medline · Northfield, IL · $23.25–$33.75 an hour · Full time

Posted Sep 3, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 4, 2026

Likely interview questions for this role

Written from this job description, not a generic list. Each one notes what the interviewer is really checking.

About your past

Tell me about a project where you had to manage several deadlines at once. How did you decide what came first?

What they are checking: Whether they can juggle multiple product quality projects without letting one quietly slide.

Tell me about a class or lab project where your results didn't match what you expected. What did you do?

What they are checking: Whether they investigate surprising data honestly instead of forcing it to fit the expected answer.

Tell me about a time you asked for help on something. How did you know it was the right time?

What they are checking: Whether they balance working independently with not wasting days stuck, which matters in a ten-week internship.

Why quality engineering, and why medical products?

What they are checking: Whether their interest is specific enough that they would want to come back after graduating.

What would you do

You're given a spreadsheet of a year of customer complaints. What would you do first?

What they are checking: Whether they would clean and categorize the data and look for patterns before jumping to conclusions.

You notice a document you're updating contradicts another approved document. Your manager is out. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they flag the conflict and avoid guessing, since uncontrolled changes are a compliance problem.

At the end of the summer you'll present your work to leaders. How would you make a technical project understandable in ten minutes?

What they are checking: Whether they can lead with the result and its impact rather than walking through every step they took.

About the work

What do you think a design file or design history file is for in medical products?

What they are checking: Whether they grasp that design records prove the product was built on purpose and tested against its requirements.

How would you explain risk management for a medical product, like a glove or a gown, to someone outside engineering?

What they are checking: Whether they understand risk as severity and likelihood tied to the patient, not just a form to fill.

What's the difference between verification and validation?

What they are checking: Whether they know building the product right is different from building the right product, a basic quality idea.

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The full job description

As published by Medline.

Job Summary Job Description With more than 50 years of consecutive growth, we’ve built a dynamic workplace where over 45,000 employees worldwide are empowered to grow and contribute to our entrepreneurial culture. As we continue to grow, we’re looking for talented individuals, like you, to join our team. Our people are genuine, creative, and proactive problem-solvers who move fast, move mountains, and succeed together. A Medline internship provides real-world, hands-on experience where you can make a true impact. Interns take ownership of projects while gaining valuable insight into the day-to-day responsibilities of their roles. Beyond the work itself, the summer experience includes enriching opportunities such as social and networking events, leadership presentations, community service activities, and more. Through meaningful work and professional development experiences, you’ll build a tangible skillset that helps set you apart from your peers. Our internships span a variety of business areas and are open to rising seniors in undergraduate programs. Designed to support both personal and professional growth, the 10-week summer program runs from early June through mid-August in one of our four corporate offices in the Chicagoland area. The Quality Engineer Intern position will entail managing multiple projects related to product quality; i.e. Design Files, Risk Analysis., CAPA process, 510k data collection, product testing, creating documentation for the Master Device Record, etc. We are seeking a dynamic, creative, and hard-working professional looking for hands on experience at a large healthcare company. Possible projects could include: • Developing test plans to evaluate new and existing products • Authoring Device Master Records, Design Controls, protocols, reports, and other critical Quality documentation • Investigating customer/sales force complaints and assuring files are addressed and closed on time • Engaging in process improvement activities related to product quality and regulatory compliance • Contributing to product design and development, including generation of documentation required for submission to the FDA • Supporting CAPA’s, SCAR’s, supplier maintenance, risk analysis, and more! Qualifications: • Engineering or Science related majors preferred • Junior standing with 3.0 minimum GPA preferred • Detail oriented with superior organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills • Motivated self-starter • Good documentation skills and an attention to detail • Design project experience • 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: $23.25 - $33.75 Hourly The 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 401(k) contributions, paid time off, 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.