Position Overview
The Manufacturing Engineering Intern will support production and calibration equipment within Bloomington production operations. This role is responsible for troubleshooting technical issues, optimizing equipment performance, and contributing to continuous improvement initiatives on the production floor. The intern will ensure compliance with regulatory and validation requirements, support audit-related action plans, and assist in equipment and process validation efforts. Additionally, this role will contribute to documentation activities, including work instruction updates, Manufacturing Change Orders (MCOs), and Deviation creation.
Essential Functions (Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.)
Lead by example living our core operational values: Listen, Challenge, Transform, Care and Commit.
Collaborate with Manufacturing Engineering on new equipment implementation, validation activities, and improvements to existing equipment.
Support validation processes, including protocol execution, data collection, and documentation to ensure equipment and processes meet regulatory standards.
Drive equipment improvement projects and initiatives that support cost efficiency, quality, delivery, and safety objectives.
Update and maintain work instructions, ensuring alignment with current processes and compliance requirements.
Assist in the creation and execution of Manufacturing Change Orders (MCOs) and Deviations, ensuring proper documentation and process adherence.
Participate in audit preparation, CAPA investigations, and compliance-related initiatives.
Proactively identify technical and professional development opportunities, fostering continuous improvement.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Competencies (Knowledge and Skills needed for this position.)
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills required.
Excellent communication and people skills required.
Self-motivated with strong written and verbal communication skills; ability to effectively prepare and deliver technical reports.
Knowledge of MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
Desired Qualifications
Required Education (if necessary):
Pursuing a bachelor's or master's degree in computer science, data analytics, industrial/supply chain engineering, mathematics, statistics, operations research or other related field from an accredited four-year college or university
Internship Duration: 6 months
Job Location: Bloomington, MN (through Spring 2025); Shakopee, MN (Summer 2025 - forward)
Working Environment:
Office and manufacturing environment.
Physical Demands:
Must be able to sit and stand for long periods of time. Ability to work on PC's/monitors for long periods of time
Position Type and Expected Hours of Work:
Full time position during normal business hours.
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
About Us
GN brings people closer through our leading intelligent hearing, audio, video, and gaming solutions. Inspired by people and driven by innovation, we deliver technology that enhance the senses of hearing and sight. We help people with hearing loss overcome real-life challenges, improve communication and collaboration for businesses, and provide great experiences for audio and gaming enthusiasts.
What We Offer
We value our employees and offer competitive wages and benefits including:
Generous Benefits including PTO and Paid Holidays
401k with Company match
Paid Parental Leave & Transition Back to Work Benefits
Company HSA Contributions
Discounted GN Group products
We encourage you to apply
Even if you don't match all the above-mentioned skills, we will gladly receive your application if you think you have transferrable skills. We highly value a mindset, motivation, and energy, that aligns with our core values, to not only ensure growth for you, but for your team and the wider GN organization as well.
We are committed to an inclusive recruitment process
GN welcomes applicants from all backgrounds and applicants will receive equal consideration for employment. We make life sound better by developing intelligent sound solutions that transform lives through the power of sound, enabling you to hear more, do more & be more than you ever thought possible. Our integrated headset and communications solutions assist professionals in all @types of businesses in being more productive. Our wireless headsets are designed to fit any lifestyle - from sports enthusiasts to commuters and office workers. GN operates in more than 90 countries across the world. Founded in 1869, GN has more than 7,000 employees today.
Pay Transparency Notice:
Depending on your work location, the target hourly rate for this position can range from $23.00 - $26.00. Compensation for roles at GN depend on a wide array of factors including but not limited to location, role, skill set, and level of experience. To remain competitive, GN offers a competitive benefits package, including annual bonuses, health insurance, a 401(k) plan, paid time off and paid holidays.
E-Verify:
GN participates in E-Verify. View the E-Verify poster here. View the Right to Work poster here.
Disability Accommodation
If you have a disability and you believe you need a reasonable accommodation in order to search for a job opening or to submit an online application, please e-mail bloomington-humanresources@gnresound.com. This email is provided for the purpose of supporting applicants who have a disability that prevents them from being able to apply online. Only emails received for this purpose will be returned. Emails left for other purposes, such as following up on an application or technical issues not related to a disability, will not receive a response.
GN brings people closer through our leading intelligent hearing, audio, video, and gaming solutions. Inspired by people and driven by innovation, we deliver technology that enhance the senses of hearing and sight. We help people with hearing loss overcome real-life challenges, improve communication and collaboration for businesses, and provide great experiences for audio and gaming enthusiasts.
GN was founded more than 150 years ago with a vision to connect the world. Today, inspired by our strong heritage, GN touches more lives than ever with the broadest portfolio of products and services in our history - fostering a sense of community, openness, and understanding.
By listening to customers and combining our unique expertise in the human ear, audio, video, and speech, wireless technologies, software, and miniaturization, we transform what it takes to bring people closer to what is important to them.
The GN-owned brands that are responsible for bringing these technologies to life:
Medical grade hearing technology: ReSound (https://www.resound.com/en) , Beltone (https://www.beltone.com/en) , Interton (https://www.interton.com/en) , Jabra (https://www.jabra.com/hearing)
Professional collaboration: Jabra (https://www.jabra.com/) , BlueParrott (https://www.emea.blueparrott.com/) , FalCom (https://falcom.gn.com/)
Gaming, calls and media: SteelSeries (https://steelseries.com/) , Jabra (https://www.jabra.com/)
Founded in 1869, the GN Group employs 7,000 people and is listed on Nasdaq Copenhagen (GN.CO). GN's solutions are sold in around 100 countries across the world.
If you would like to learn more about us, visit our homepage gn.com or click on our different brands. You can also connect with us on LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/company/gn-store-nord/) , Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/gnstorenord/) and Twitter (https://twitter.com/gnstorenord) .
We are a Equal Opportunity Employer that values a diverse and inclusive workforce. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, age, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state, or local law. Women, minorities, veterans, LGBTQIA+ individuals, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Come join our team!
