Great engineering careers are built through hands-on experience, mentorship, and opportunities that make an impact from day one. Cadence’s Rotational Engineering Program is designed to do exactly that, giving emerging engineers the chance to collaborate with experienced teams and mentors, explore multiple disciplines, and contribute to meaningful work in medical device contract manufacturing.
A key benefit of Cadence’s Rotational Engineering Program is the opportunity for emerging engineers to gain experience across different technical specialties and operational areas. While rotations vary based on business needs, participants are exposed to areas such as injection molding and overmolding, automation, Cadence’s Quality Management System (QMS), CNC sharpening/grinding, and cleanroom manufacturing and assembly. This hands-on experience helps engineers build a broad understanding of medical device manufacturing while developing technical skills and identifying areas of interest for future career growth.
Cadence launched its Rotational Engineering Program in October 2023 to help develop future innovators through collaboration, mentorship, and immersive learning experiences. This two-year program provides recent college graduates with exposure to engineering operations across all Cadence locations while working alongside some of the company’s top engineering talent. Today, four rotational engineers are building the foundation of their careers through the program: Reagan Green, Logan Wasserman, John Steglitz, and Sanjana Sharma, who joined Cadence in August 2025.
The program is already creating long-term career opportunities within Cadence. Colin Moyer is a 2024 graduate of the Rotational Engineering Program and now holds a permanent engineering position at Cadence’s Rhode Island facility. He is proving how the program helps prepare engineers for continued growth and success within the organization.
“Cadence’s Rotational Engineering Program is more than a career starting point, it’s an opportunity for budding engineers to take on challenges, explore different areas of engineering, and build the confidence to lead in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. This program is helping create a stronger foundation for long-term development and preparing the next generation of engineering talent to help shape the future of medical device manufacturing,” stated Rachel Brown, Talent Development Manager at Cadence.
Cadence continues to strengthen its pipeline of future engineering talent through expanded experiential learning opportunities. This summer, two engineering students will begin internships at Cadence’s Wisconsin and Pennsylvania facilities, gaining hands-on industry experience while supporting real-world manufacturing and engineering initiatives.
From exposure to advanced manufacturing processes and continuous improvement initiatives to cross-functional collaboration across multiple facilities, Cadence’s Rotational Engineering Program equips engineers with the skills and experience needed to grow and innovate, building a strong foundation for long-term success in the medical device industry.