Job Specifications
Summer Internship Program Overview
Cardinal Health's Summer Internship Program is a structured 10-12 week experience designed for undergraduate students who will be entering their senior year and are eager to make an impact. As an intern, you'll work on meaningful, business-critical projects that contribute to real outcomes while gaining exposure to the healthcare industry.
What You'll Gain
Hands-on experience through impactful projects
Exposure to Cardinal Health's business and culture
Development of leadership and professional skills
Networking opportunities with peers and leaders
A chance to interview for full-time roles upon successful completion
Who We're Looking For
Undergraduate students graduating between December 2026 and June 2027
Curious, driven, and eager to learn
Interested in a career in the healthcare industry
Program Highlights
Real-World Experience
Interns collaborate with Cardinal Health professionals, business partners, customers, and vendors on impactful projects and daily responsibilities. Each intern also serves on a planning committee to enhance leadership skills and concludes the summer by presenting their work to business leaders.
Professional Development
Interns participate in a formal mentoring program, connect with employees across the organization, and attend workshops to strengthen business acumen. The program also provides opportunities to explore full-time career paths.
Networking Opportunities
Through the Executive Speaker Series and various networking events, interns engage with senior leaders and build relationships with professionals across the company.
Community & Camaraderie
Interns participate in social, team-building, and community service events designed to build a strong peer network and enrich the overall internship experience.
Job Description Summary
Location: Dublin, Ohio
Start Date: May 18 or 26, 2026
Hours: Approximately 40 hours a week for a minimum of 10 weeks
Assistance with temporary housing is provided for students not local to the internship location.
As a Software Engineering Intern, you could potentially support the organization in several of the following ways:
Be point of contact on Kafka and Camunda
Research and explore new opportunities for the Sonexus business
Manage projects with schedule, budget, risk, issues and status
Translate business requirements into technical specifications
Create technical documentation and specifications for single system components
Participate in dynamic discovery sessions with users and stakeholders to identify business problems; test, monitor and review implemented solutions
Develop and support applications by coding, testing and integrating software enhancements in a variety of languages
Amplify team accountability to deliver on commitments and drive cross functional collaboration.
Other duties upon request.
Accountabilities In This Role
Demonstrate strong analytical skills and attention to detail in all tasks
Communicate effectively across all levels of the organization
Maintain a proactive, results-oriented approach to work
Prioritize tasks efficiently, recognize urgency, and consistently meet deadlines
Work independently with moderate guidance, showing initiative and ownership
Adapt quickly to changing priorities and evolving business needs
Qualifications
To be considered for the Cardinal Health Summer 2026 Internship Program, candidates should meet a combination of the following criteria:
Currently pursuing a bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Software Development or a related field, preferred
Expected graduation between December 2026 and June 2027, preferred
Demonstrated leadership, communication and analytical skills
Relevant coursework and/or projects with basic coding and programming languages, preferred
Examples: SQL, Java, C/C++ or C#
Experience in Microsoft Excel, preferred
Participation in extracurricular activities, community organizations and/or professional associations
Must have unlimited work authorization in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship, now or at any time in the future
Please note, applicants may redact any age-related information.
Anticipated hourly rate: $24.00 per hour
Bonus eligible: No
Benefits: Medical, dental and vision coverage, Paid time off plan, Access to wages before pay day with myFlexPay
Application window anticipated to close: 02/28/2026 *if interested in opportunity, please submit application as soon as possible.
Candidates who are back-to-work, people with disabilities, without a college degree, and Veterans are encouraged to apply.
Cardinal Health supports an inclusive workplace that values diversity of thought, experience and background. We celebrate the power of our differences to create better solutions for our customers by ensuring employees can be their authentic selves each day. Cardinal Health is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive co
About the Company
Cardinal Health is a distributor of pharmaceuticals, a global manufacturer and distributor of medical and laboratory products, and a provider of performance and data solutions for healthcare facilities. With more than 50 years in business, operations in more than 30 countries and approximately 48,000 employees globally, we are moving healthcare forward.
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