Summer Associate Program
Our MBA Summer Associate Program is designed for highly talented MBA students who want to test their skills and make meaningful contributions to the world's leading medical technology company. The program gives you exposure to and a better understanding of our core businesses, technologies, and culture. In addition to a challenging 10-12 week internship assignment, you'll have opportunities to network with peers, managers, and our leadership team, as well as experience our dynamic culture though social events and volunteer activities. High-performing summer associates are considered for full-time opportunities in our Leadership Development Rotation Program.
Functional Tracks
Depending on our business needs, internship opportunities may be available in the following functional areas:
- Clinical
- Finance
- Human Resources
- Information Technology
- Marketing/Business Development
- Operations
- Regulatory
Locations
The majority of our internship opportunities are located in Minneapolis, Minnesota – our World Headquarters. This gives summer associates the opportunity to learn about our company and culture, and provides a sense of community with other interns. We may also offer internship assignments at other major locations in Memphis, TN; Northridge, CA; Santa Rosa, CA; and Tolochenaz, Switzerland. If you're relocating for the summer, we cover your travel expenses to your internship and back to campus, and subsidize your housing costs.
Candidate Qualifications
We're looking for high potential MBA candidates who demonstrate strong communication and leadership skills and who are open to exploring a variety of assignments and business units.
Successful candidates must meet the following minimum qualifications:
- Three to five years of professional and relevant work experience
- Pursing an MBA; other master's-level degrees are considered for Clinical, HR, Operations, and Regulatory tracks
To be considered for the program, US-based program participants must be legally authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis and must not require sponsorship in the future for an employment visa.
Application Process
We recruit at several top schools and diversity conferences to find bold thinkers who will help us push the boundaries of medical technology. Please view our recruiting calendar or contact your career center to see when we'll be visiting your campus. If we don't recruit at your school, visit us at a diversity career fair or go to our US and Puerto Rico or our International Career Opportunities pages to find job listings in the areas that interest you.
Want to learn more about our MBA opportunities? Check out our employee stories to read about our exciting MBA careers.
Medtronic is committed to providing accessibility to employment opportunities for people with disabilities. If you need technical assistance with the online application process, please call Medtronic at (800) 328-2518 (toll free within the US) or (763) 514-4000 (worldwide).
Medtronic is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer committed to cultural diversity in the workforce.
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In 2009, Medtronic was named one of the 100 Top MBA Employers by Fortune Magazine.


