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Reliability Engineer Co-op

Cloquet, MN ยท On-site

$97K - $123K/yr

... operational improvements. * Development of technical, analytical, and leadership skills applicable to a future engineering career. Join our team as a Reliability Engineer Intern/Co-op and gain hands ...

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What does an operations engineer intern do?

An Operations Engineer Intern assists the operations engineering team by helping maintain, optimize, and troubleshoot systems and processes within an organization. Their responsibilities can include monitoring system performance, supporting deployment of new technologies, documenting procedures, and collaborating with other departments to improve operational efficiency. Interns often gain hands-on experience with tools related to automation, process improvement, and incident response while learning from experienced engineers. The internship is designed to provide practical exposure to real-world operations challenges in a professional environment.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an operations engineer intern?

To thrive as an Operations Engineer Intern, you need a strong grasp of systems engineering, troubleshooting, and basic scripting or programming, often supported by coursework in computer science or engineering. Familiarity with tools like Linux/Unix, version control systems (e.g., Git), and cloud platforms (such as AWS or Azure) is commonly expected. Attention to detail, analytical thinking, and strong teamwork skills help interns stand out in this role. These abilities are crucial for ensuring reliable system operations and contributing effectively to engineering teams.

What types of projects and tasks can I expect to work on as an operations engineer intern?

As an Operations Engineer Intern, you will typically assist with monitoring system performance, troubleshooting technical issues, and supporting deployment processes. You may collaborate with senior engineers to automate routine tasks, maintain documentation, and ensure system reliability. Interns often participate in cross-functional meetings with development and support teams, gaining hands-on experience with tools like monitoring dashboards, CI/CD pipelines, and scripting for process improvement. This role offers a great opportunity to learn industry best practices and develop technical skills in a real-world environment.

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Infographic showing various Operations Engineer Intern job openings in Minnesota as of September 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 76% Full Time, 10% Part Time, 1% Temporary, 11% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 92% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 5% Remote job distribution.

Quality Engineer Intern - Summer 2027

Dassel, MN โ€ข On-site

$25/hr

Full-time, Temporary, Internship

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 5 days ago


Job description

About Cretex Medical

Cretex Medical is a family of companies that provides manufacturing and engineering services to medical device OEMs. We offer a complete range of end-to-end manufacturing capabilities, the latest technologies, and the talent to match any manufacturing or engineering challenge. Learn more at www.cretexmedical.com.


Quality Engineer Intern Position Summary

The Quality Engineer Intern will be responsible for providing technical support focusing on Quality related projects. The intern will assist the Engineering department with projects from scope definition through implementation. This position will be located in Dassel, MN.  This internship will be required to be on-site, working 40 hours/week.

 

Quality Engineer Intern Duties and Responsibilities

  • Provide internal customer technical support
  • Part manufacturability technical support
  • Assist with the implementation of process and design improvements
  • Support and comply with the company Quality System, ISO, and medical device requirements
  • Read, understand, and follow work instructions and standard work
  • Partner with other business segments: sales/marketing, customer service, engineering, quality, and finance
  • Understand customer needs and the core business markets we serve

Quality Engineer Intern Qualifications

  • Enrollment in a four-year degree program for Manufacturing, Mechanical, or Industrial Engineering
  • Ability to read blueprints
  • Ability to use measuring devices
  • Demonstrate excellent interpersonal and team building skills to create effective working coworkers
  • Ability to follow through on commitments and holds team members accountable
  • Strong problem-solving skills
  • Microsoft Office proficiency (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher)
  • Clear and effective verbal and written communication skills
  • Attention to detail and organizational skills
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced team environment
  • Ability to prioritize and multitask

What to Expect from an Internship with Cretex Medical?

Each summer, we are excited to offer interns countless opportunities to network, learn more about the Cretex family of businesses, and have fun! Here are some things youโ€™ll get to experience as an intern with Cretex Medical and its businesses:

  • Work with the latest technologies
  • Challenge yourself and grow your skills
  • Find opportunities to move across our family of businesses

Cretex offers internships in many different areas, including Engineering, Human Resources, Information Technology, Marketing, Accounting, Business, and Production Operations. We encourage you to explore the many internship opportunities Cretex Medical could offer you.

Internships are available in a variety of locations within the Minneapolis/St. Paul (Minnesota) metro area, including Elk River, Brooklyn Park, Bloomington, Coon Rapids, Anoka, and Dassel. If you have a location preference, please specify that in the job application questions.

Here are some of the things that interns have said about working at Cretex: 

  • โ€œI enjoyed how integrated the interns were in the workflow. We were working on projects that made an impact for the company. I had opportunities to work with employees from all areas of the company as well as other interns.โ€
  • โ€œDuring my internship, I gained firsthand experience in project management, quality systems, and manufacturing best practices. I was able to grow my skills in design by focusing on creating more ergonomic processes for manufacturing. I enjoyed the learning experience and the relationships I developed.โ€

Cretex Intern Benefits:

Cretex offers a wide range of benefits for interns including:

  • Eligible for Housing Stipend for Relocation
  • Eligible for Health and Wellness Benefits
  • Career Development Activities
  • Opportunities to Interact with Leadership
  • Company Events
    • Facility Tours
    • Summer Intern Event

 Applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, disability, age, veteran status, marital status, family status, status with regard to public assistance, or any other protected status as required by law.

 

Our company uses E-Verify to confirm the employment and eligibility of all newly hired employees. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, please visit www.dhs.gov/E-Verify.


USD $25.00 - USD $25.00 /Hr.

This pay range reflects the base hourly rate or annual salary for positions within this job grade, based on our market-based pay structures. Actual compensation will depend on factors such as skills, relevant experience, education, internal equity, business needs, and local market conditions. While the full hiring range is shared for transparency, offers are rarely made at the minimum or maximum of the range.


All Employees:

Our 401k retirement savings plan with a company match contribution; onsite health clinics, discretionary holiday bonus program (based on years of service), Cretex University, 24/7 employee assistance program with access to five confidential visits with a licensed counselor at no cost, wellness program with incentives, an employee death benefit, and employee sick and safe leave are available to all Cretex employees. 

20+hours:

Cretexโ€™s medical benefit package includes: comprehensive medical insurance with access to virtual providers; dental insurance (Little Partners Dental benefit covers services 100 percent for children 12 and younger when seen by a Health Partners in network provider); vision insurance; a pre-tax health savings account, healthcare and dependent care pre-tax reimbursement accounts; paid holidays, paid time off; and our discretionary profit sharing program are available to employees working 20+ hours/week. 

30+ hours:

Parental Leave, accident and critical illness benefits, optional employee, spouse, and child life; short and long term disability; company provided life insurance; and tuition assistance programs are available to employees working 30+ hours per week. 

(Some benefits are subject to eligibility criteria.)

Applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, age, veteran status, marital status, family status, status with regard to public assistance, or any other protected status as required by law.  

Our company uses E-Verify to confirm the employment and eligibility of all newly hired employees. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, please visit www.dhs.gov/E-Verify.