Industrial Engineer Internships
Industrial engineer internships give university students, recent graduates, and early-career switchers hands-on project experience in process optimization and systems analysis, mentorship from working engineers, and, at many employers, a path toward a full-time offer. Openings are concentrated across Manufacturing, Consulting & Professional Services, and Delivery & Couriers, with Tesla, SMS group USA, and FedEx among the employers posting roles now.
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Location: Olive Branch, MS, US
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Company: Teleflex
Expected Travel: Up to 10%
Requisition ID: 14062
About Teleflex Incorporated
As a global provider of medical technologies, Teleflex is driven by our purpose to improve the health and quality of people’s lives. Through our vision to become the most trusted partner in healthcare, we offer a diverse portfolio with solutions in the therapy areas of anesthesia, emergency medicine, interventional cardiology and radiology, surgical, vascular access, and urology. We believe that the potential of great people, purpose-driven innovation, and world-class products can shape the future direction of healthcare.
Teleflex is the home of Arrow™, Barrigel™, Deknatel™, LMA™, Pilling™, QuikClot™, Rüsch™, UroLift™ and Weck™ – trusted brands united by a common sense of purpose.
At Teleflex, we are empowering the future of healthcare. For more information, please visit teleflex.com.
Global Operations - Global Operations is a complex and diverse organization within the company which is responsible for product fulfilment to all our customers from end to end. We pride ourselves on being totally Customer Centric in our unrelenting focus on Improving Quality, Service and Value as perceived by our customers. Our employees are dedicated to the Global Operations Enterprise Excellence journey. Join a dynamic, growing team that offers healthcare providers an array of medical technology solutions that make a difference in patients’ lives.
Position Summary
The Industrial Engineer Intern will support process analysis, data-driven problem solving, and layout optimization projects within the NADC. This internship provides exposure to applying industrial engineering principles in a high-volume distribution environment with an emphasis on efficiency, ergonomics, and continuous improvement. Interns will contribute to real improvement initiatives while gaining valuable technical and analytical experience.
Anticipated Start Date: As soon as possible
Anticipated End Date: December 2026
Location: Olive Branch, MS
Weekly Hours: 30 hours per week
Principal Responsibilities
Collect, analyze, and interpret time study, labor usage, and workflow data.
Assist in developing labor standards, productivity benchmarks, and capacity models.
Support warehouse layout and material flow projects (AutoCAD exposure a plus).
Contribute to Kaizen and Lean projects, helping reduce waste and improve efficiency.
Partner with supervisors and managers to trial and validate process changes.
Present a final project on an assigned operational improvement opportunity.
Education / Experience Requirements
Actively pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or related discipline.
Strong quantitative and problem-solving skills.
Interest in Lean, Six Sigma, and process optimization.
Proficiency in Excel; exposure to AutoCAD, simulation tools, or WMS preferred.
Specialized Skills / Other Requirements
Exposure to data collection and analysis in an operational setting.
Hands-on experience with process mapping and workflow improvement.
Participation in real-world Lean/Kaizen initiatives.
Strong teamwork, communication, and adaptability in a dynamic environment.
The pay range for this position at commencement of employment is expected to be between $20.00 and $25.00 per hour; however, base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.
If hired, employee will be in an “at-will position” and the Company reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors.
At Teleflex, we follow a comprehensive hiring process. We do not accept unsolicited resumes from agency recruiters or 3rd party firms. We do not make unsolicited job offers. We do not ask for money or require equipment purchase up-front.
Teleflex Incorporated is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will be considered without regard to age, race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, sexual orientation, disability, nationality, sex, or veteran status. If you require accommodation to apply for a position, please contact us at: 877-880-8588 or Talent@Teleflex.com.
Teleflex, the Teleflex logo, Arrow™, Barrigel™, Deknatel™, LMA™, Pilling™, QuikClot™, Rüsch™, UroLift™ and Weck™ are trademarks or registered trademarks of Teleflex Incorporated or its affiliates, in the U.S. and/or other countries.
© 2026 Teleflex Incorporated. All rights reserved.
Location: Olive Branch, MS, US
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Company: Teleflex
Expected Travel: Up to 10%
Requisition ID: 14062
About Teleflex Incorporated
As a global provider of medical technologies, Teleflex is driven by our purpose to improve the health and quality of people’s lives. Through our vision to become the most trusted partner in healthcare, we offer a diverse portfolio with solutions in the therapy areas of anesthesia, emergency medicine, interventional cardiology and radiology, surgical, vascular access, and urology. We believe that the potential of great people, purpose-driven innovation, and world-class products can shape the future direction of healthcare.
Teleflex is the home of Arrow™, Barrigel™, Deknatel™, LMA™, Pilling™, QuikClot™, Rüsch™, UroLift™ and Weck™ – trusted brands united by a common sense of purpose.
At Teleflex, we are empowering the future of healthcare. For more information, please visit teleflex.com.
Global Operations - Global Operations is a complex and diverse organization within the company which is responsible for product fulfilment to all our customers from end to end. We pride ourselves on being totally Customer Centric in our unrelenting focus on Improving Quality, Service and Value as perceived by our customers. Our employees are dedicated to the Global Operations Enterprise Excellence journey. Join a dynamic, growing team that offers healthcare providers an array of medical technology solutions that make a difference in patients’ lives.
Position Summary
The Industrial Engineer Intern will support process analysis, data-driven problem solving, and layout optimization projects within the NADC. This internship provides exposure to applying industrial engineering principles in a high-volume distribution environment with an emphasis on efficiency, ergonomics, and continuous improvement. Interns will contribute to real improvement initiatives while gaining valuable technical and analytical experience.
Anticipated Start Date: As soon as possible
Anticipated End Date: December 2026
Location: Olive Branch, MS
Weekly Hours: 30 hours per week
Principal Responsibilities
Collect, analyze, and interpret time study, labor usage, and workflow data.
Assist in developing labor standards, productivity benchmarks, and capacity models.
Support warehouse layout and material flow projects (AutoCAD exposure a plus).
Contribute to Kaizen and Lean projects, helping reduce waste and improve efficiency.
Partner with supervisors and managers to trial and validate process changes.
Present a final project on an assigned operational improvement opportunity.
Education / Experience Requirements
Actively pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or related discipline.
Strong quantitative and problem-solving skills.
Interest in Lean, Six Sigma, and process optimization.
Proficiency in Excel; exposure to AutoCAD, simulation tools, or WMS preferred.
Specialized Skills / Other Requirements
Exposure to data collection and analysis in an operational setting.
Hands-on experience with process mapping and workflow improvement.
Participation in real-world Lean/Kaizen initiatives.
Strong teamwork, communication, and adaptability in a dynamic environment.
The pay range for this position at commencement of employment is expected to be between $20.00 and $25.00 per hour; however, base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.
If hired, employee will be in an “at-will position” and the Company reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors.
At Teleflex, we follow a comprehensive hiring process. We do not accept unsolicited resumes from agency recruiters or 3rd party firms. We do not make unsolicited job offers. We do not ask for money or require equipment purchase up-front.
Teleflex Incorporated is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will be considered without regard to age, race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, sexual orientation, disability, nationality, sex, or veteran status. If you require accommodation to apply for a position, please contact us at: 877-880-8588 or Talent@Teleflex.com.
Teleflex, the Teleflex logo, Arrow™, Barrigel™, Deknatel™, LMA™, Pilling™, QuikClot™, Rüsch™, UroLift™ and Weck™ are trademarks or registered trademarks of Teleflex Incorporated or its affiliates, in the U.S. and/or other countries.
© 2026 Teleflex Incorporated. All rights reserved.
Industrial Engineer Internship Market
Who's Hiring
Top Industries Hiring
- Manufacturing
- Consulting & Professional Services
- Delivery & Couriers
- Technology & Software
- Transportation & Logistics
Tips for Your Industrial Engineer Internship Search
Apply in the fall for summer roles
Large manufacturers, logistics firms, and engineering consultancies recruit summer interns the preceding fall, often closing cohorts before January. Smaller companies and co-op programs post closer to start dates, so roles appear year-round. Starting your search early locks in the structured programs before they fill.
Build a project portfolio before you apply
Hiring teams for industrial engineer interns expect limited work history and look for documented project evidence instead. Assemble two or three complete projects showing process analysis, simulation models, CAD work, or quality studies, naming the tools used, the problem you addressed, and the outcome. A linked portfolio or case study writeup gives recruiters something concrete to assess.
Work your campus network and apply directly at the same time
Campus career fairs surface structured internship programs tied to your university, and professors or career center staff often know which employers recruit from your school before roles post publicly. Applying directly to companies running smaller cohorts alongside campus activity widens the pool you reach and reduces reliance on any single channel.
Practice your technical screen out loud
Industrial engineer intern interviews typically include a technical or analytical screen covering topics like process flow, statistical quality control, or operations research problems. Practice answering out loud, walking through your reasoning step by step, because interviewers weigh how you think through a problem as much as the final answer you reach.
Target structured rotational programs early
Large manufacturers and supply chain companies run rotational or cohort-based industrial engineering intern programs designed to train people new to the field. These programs recruit in the first application wave and fill fast. Identify the ones that match your graduation timeline and apply as soon as they open, not after general roles are posted.
Set your work-type filter before you start
On-site roles are 83% of the industrial engineer internships listed here. Decide what you can realistically commit to before you start sorting listings. Filtering by location and work type up front on Migrate Mate means you spend time on roles you can actually take rather than working through openings that don't fit your situation.
Industrial Engineer Internships: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get an industrial engineer internship?
Lead with coursework and personal projects rather than work history, since hiring teams expect limited experience at the intern level. The concrete artifact that gives recruiters something to assess is a portfolio documenting process-improvement or systems projects, showing tools like AutoCAD, Arena, or Minitab. Pair direct applications to companies with campus career fairs, where recruiters often move faster for students they meet in person.
Can an industrial engineer internship turn into a full-time job?
Many employers extend return offers to strong interns, but conversion is never guaranteed. What actually drives it for industrial engineer interns is performance on real project work, available headcount on the team, and return-offer timing, which varies by company. The practical approach is to treat every assignment as a job audition without counting on an offer at the end.
When should I apply for industrial engineer internships?
Earlier than most students expect. Large manufacturers and consulting firms recruit summer interns the preceding fall, sometimes as early as August or September of the year before. Smaller companies and co-op programs post closer to actual start dates, so openings appear year-round. Checking listings consistently, rather than in one seasonal burst, covers both timelines.
Are industrial engineer internships paid?
Most professional industrial engineer internships in the United States are paid. Compensation varies by company size, industry, and location, and listings show it where the employer discloses it. Structured programs at large manufacturers and consulting firms tend to offer competitive packages, while smaller operations and some nonprofit or government positions may offer stipends or academic credit instead.
What should an industrial engineer internship resume include?
Lead with projects, not work history. Include two or three complete, documented projects showing the tools used, the problem solved, and measurable outcomes, and link to supporting materials such as CAD files, simulation models, process maps, or a case study writeup where the work is visible. Add relevant coursework in areas like operations research, quality control, or supply chain, and keep the resume to one page.
Are there remote industrial engineer internships?
Yes. Remote and hybrid roles make up 17% of the industrial engineer internship listings here, with the rest on-site. Remote cohorts fill fast because they draw applicants from everywhere, so apply early and filter by work type to see them before they close.
What is a rotational industrial engineer internship?
Rotational industrial engineering internships place you across two or more functional areas, such as manufacturing operations, supply chain, and quality, within a single program. They are designed for people new to the field and give broader exposure than a single-team placement. These programs recruit early, are competitive, and fill in the first application wave, so identify them and apply as soon as they open.
Can international students get industrial engineer internships?
Yes. F-1 students can intern through CPT while enrolled or through OPT work authorization after finishing a degree, and the employer does not have to file anything for either, so many companies are open to international interns. Confirm your eligibility and timing with your university's international student office before accepting an offer.
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