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Job Description

Software Engineer Intern

Collaborate with Innovative 3Mers Around the World

An internship at Health Information Systems allows you to be part of an organization that's on the forefront of innovation in health care software solutions. 3M Health Information Systems is producing intelligent software that simplifies management of health information, medical coding, payment and other important functions for our customers. ​ With a diversity of people, global locations, technologies and products, 3M is a place where you can collaborate with 93,000 other curious, creative 3Mers.

"The whole innovation process here is awesome. My team came up with a patent they are trying to push through because they wanted to, not because 3M asked them to. 3M provides that culture that allows them to innovate, think for themselves and helps them take it to the next level. We weren’t afraid to redesign the tools from how they were in the past." Shinjin, medical informatics intern

The internship position is a temporary position within 3M. Interns typically work a full-time schedule of 40 hours a week throughout a 10-14-week assignment starting in May of 2021.

Applications on this requisition are reviewed and filled on a rolling basis; it is in a candidate’s best interest to apply as soon as possible. Interested candidates should include a resume as part of their application.  

The Impact You’ll Make in this Role

As a Software Engineer, you will have the opportunity to tap into your curiosity and collaborate with some of the most innovative and diverse people around the world. Here, you will make an impact by:

• Assists with the design and creation of software applications as a member of an agile team of software developers


• Performs triage and resolution of software defects


• Assists with the creation of enhancements to software in accordance with feature specifications


• Conducts software tests in adherence with quality standards


• May participate in the design and planning of new features


• Keeps team members apprised of project status


• Performs other duties as assigned

Your Skills and Expertise 

To set you up for success in this role from day one, 3M is looking for interns who must have the following qualifications:

• Currently pursuing or possess a Bachelor’s degree or higher (completed and verified prior to start) from an accredited institution

Additional qualifications that could help you succeed even further in this role include:

• Currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree or higher from an accredited University


• Experience with JAVA, Angular, AWS to include course work or previous internship experience


• Additional qualifications that could help you succeed even further in this role include:


• Strong interpersonal skills and judgment in order to interact effectively with a broad spectrum of people, both individually and in groups is required


• Must be a creative and original thinker


• Must have the ability to work effectively with close supervision


• The successful candidate will exhibit professionalism, initiative, sound judgment, dependability, and a strong work ethic

Location: Internships will be based remotely.

Must be legally authorized to work in country of employment without sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H1B, Curricular Practical Training (CPT) or Optional Practical Training (OPT))     

Supporting Your Well-being 

3M offers many programs to help you live your best life – both physically and financially. To ensure competitive pay and benefits, 3M regularly benchmarks with other companies that are comparable in size and scope. 

Resources for You 

For more details on what happens before, during and after the interview process, check out the Insights for Candidates page at 3M.com/careers. 

Learn more about 3M’s creative solutions to the world’s problems at www.3M.com or on Twitter @3M.

Responsibilities of this position include that corporate policies, procedures and security standards are complied with while performing assigned duties.

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