Job Description Summary

Internship within Quality Engineering for medical device new product development

Job Description

We are the makers of possible 

 

BD is one of the largest global medical technology companies in the world. Advancing the world of health™ is our Purpose, and it’s no small feat. It takes the imagination and passion of all of us—from design and engineering to the manufacturing and marketing of our billions of MedTech products per year—to look at the impossible and find transformative solutions that turn dreams into possibilities. 

 

We believe that the human element, across our global teams, is what allows us to continually evolve. Join us and discover an environment in which you’ll be supported to learn, grow and become your best self. Become a maker of possible with us. 

Summary of Position with General Responsibilities

The following duties and responsibilities are intended to be representative of the work performed by the incumbent(s) in this position and are not all-inclusive. The omission of a specific duty or responsibility will not preclude it from the position.

SCOPE

This internship position is for a candidate that is available for part time work (15-20 hrs/wk) throughout the school year, and requires the candidate be local to the greater Salt Lake City, UT area. 

This in-office internship position in Quality Engineering offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in the medical device industry.This position will primarily support new product development projects focused on vascular access devices, which are critical for patient care in various medical settings.

This internship will work in a collaborative environment, engaging with a cross-functional team that includes professionals from engineering, manufacturing, regulatory affairs, and marketing.

POTENTIAL TASKS AND ASSIGNMENTS

1.    Initiates new or revised documentation and tracks through appropriate approval cycles and implementation

2.    Maintains a professional working relationship with internal & external team members

3.    Participates on cross-functional teams

4.    Provides technical support on components, material methods, systems and equipment

5.    Assists in developing physical and functional test requirements to assure specifications & regulations are met

6.    Writes and reviews protocols, reports and data

7.    Conducts testing outlined in protocols and test methods

8.    Executes validation studies on equipment & processes

9.    Executes design controls

10.  Analyzes design inputs

11.  Trains on, understands and follows company procedures and regulatory requirements

12.  Participates in and provides input to training on department & division procedures, and policies

13.  Prepares and presents oral and written project updates and technical discussions

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:

1.    Basic Technical writing skills

2.    Basic interpersonal skills – active listening

3.    Ability to read drawings

4.    Good understanding of engineering principles

5.    Demonstrated ability to apply engineering principles

6.    Ability to perform testing per written directions

7.    Demonstrated comprehension of basic descriptive statistics                                                                              

8.    Basic Software application skills                        

9.    Basic problem solving skills

10.  Ability to collect and analyze data and derive conclusions

11.  Ability to make recommendations to reach a solution

12.  Oral and written presentation skills

13.  Ability to follow design controls

14.  Ability to work independently

15. Detail and results oriented

Basic Qualifications:

• Currently enrolled as a full-time student at an accredited university or college pursuing a degree in Mechanical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Material Science Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or related field

• Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 highly preferred

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite required: Word, Excel, Power Point

• Strong communication skills

• Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously while meeting deadlines

• Ability to work 20 hours minimum onsite in Salt Lake City, UT location per week.

Physical Requirements:

• This position is in an office and/or laboratory environment