Job#: 3026228 Job Description: Title: Design Control Intern
Location: On-site - Mansfield, MA
Duration: June - August (Summer Internship)
Schedule: Full-time, 40 hours per week (8 hours per day)
Pay Rate: $14/hour
Position OverviewThis Summer Internship provides hands-on experience supporting Engineering Design Control activities within a regulated manufacturing and R&D environment. Under the direction of an R&D Manager, the intern will primarily support legacy product design control documentation and change management activities for manufacturing-supported products, with potential exposure to new product development (NPD) projects.
The role emphasizes execution of Design History File (DHF) requirements, including creation, compilation, and maintenance of product development documentation. The intern will gain experience working with cross-functional and remote teams while learning how design control supports product quality, compliance, and lifecycle management.
Key Responsibilities- Compile and organize technical documentation related to Engineering Design Control
- Support execution and maintenance of Design History Files (DHF)
- Contribute to the Change Management Process (CMP) for product updates and improvements
- Assist with documentation for medical device design control activities
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams including R&D, Manufacturing, Quality, Regulatory, Sales, Marketing, Planning/Logistics, Packaging/Labeling, and external partners
- Follow Good Documentation Practices (GDP) in all technical records
- Participate in team meetings, reviews, and project updates
- Ask questions, seek feedback, and actively learn engineering and regulatory processes
What You'll Gain- Practical exposure to Medical Device Design Control
- Experience working in a regulated engineering environment
- Understanding of how design control supports product quality, compliance, and manufacturing readiness
- Hands-on technical documentation and change management experience
- Development of professional communication and collaboration skills
Required Qualifications- Currently enrolled in an Engineering degree program
- Minimum of two years of college coursework completed
- Preferred: Rising Senior graduating December 2026
- Ability to work on-site in Mansfield, MA for the full internship duration
Preferred Coursework / Technical Knowledge- Engineering Design
- Technical Writing
- Mechanics of Materials
Skills & Competencies Developed- Basic statistical analysis using Minitab
- Written, verbal, and presentation communication
- Understanding of Engineering Design Control and DHF requirements
- Laboratory and documentation best practices (GDP)
- Cross-functional collaboration in an R&D environment
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Apex Systems is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico. Apex uses a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. Click for more details.
Apex Benefits Overview: Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our 'Welcome Packet' as well, which an Apex team member can provide.
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