Engineering Intern Research and Development

Expected Travel: None

Requisition ID: 13423

 

About Teleflex Incorporated 

As a global provider of medical technologies, Teleflex is driven by our purpose to improve the health and quality of people’s lives. Through our vision to become the most trusted partner in healthcare, we offer a diverse portfolio with solutions in the therapy areas of anesthesia, emergency medicine, interventional cardiology and radiology, surgical, vascular access, and urology. We believe that the potential of great people, purpose-driven innovation, and world-class products can shape the future direction of healthcare. 

 

Teleflex is the home of Arrow™, Barrigel™, Deknatel™, LMA™, Pilling™, QuikClot™, Rüsch™, UroLift™ and Weck™ – trusted brands united by a common sense of purpose.

 

At Teleflex, we are empowering the future of healthcare.  For more information, please visit teleflex.com.

Position Summary

The Research & Development (Engineering) intern will assist the Engineering team as assigned in efforts that support either development, testing or administrative needs associated with current projects in the Anesthesia business unit.  This intern will report to a manager on the R&D team, but will work with members of sustaining, product development, lab tech and design teams as assigned.  Project work will be under close supervision and may be done under non-disclosure agreement.

Principal Responsibilities

• Some 3D CAD experience – SolidWorks preferred.
• Strong interpersonal skills, team player and ability to communicate effectively.
• One year of medical device or other related design experience a plus.
• Injection molding, plastic extrusion and plastic part assembly process and methods preferred.
• Knowledge of engineering fundamentals and the Microsoft Office Suite.
• Strong communication (written, verbal, presentation) and analytical (data, particularly via use of Excel).
• Demonstrated creativity and ingenuity in applying engineering principles and practices.
• Organize, evaluate, and coordinate engineering studies with professional, technical, and clerical staff of a product evaluation department.
• Analyze complex, technical and administrative problems and adopt an effective course of action.
• Establish and maintain cooperative relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
• Prepare clear and concise statements and reports.
• Demonstrate professional responsibilities by cooperating with other personnel to achieve department objectives and maintain good employee relations.
• Willingness to learn about Teleflex Inc. products, medical device industry and working in a FDA regulated industry.

Education / Experience Requirements

• Currently enrolled and pursuing a two/four-year degree in mechanical, biomedical, or any related engineering field. 
• Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above.
• One year of medical device or other related design experience is a major plus.
• Valid Driver’s License.

Specialized Skills / Other Requirements

• Some 3D CAD experience – SolidWorks preferred.
• Strong interpersonal skills, team player and ability to communicate effectively.
• One year of medical device or other related design experience a plus.
• Injection molding, plastic extrusion and plastic part assembly process and methods preferred.
• Knowledge of engineering fundamentals and the Microsoft Office Suite.
• Strong communication (written, verbal, presentation) and analytical (data, particularly via use of Excel).
• Demonstrated creativity and ingenuity in applying engineering principles and practices.
• Organize, evaluate, and coordinate engineering studies with professional, technical, and clerical staff of a product evaluation department.
• Analyze complex, technical and administrative problems and adopt an effective course of action.
• Establish and maintain cooperative relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
• Prepare clear and concise statements and reports.
• Demonstrate professional responsibilities by cooperating with other personnel to achieve department objectives and maintain good employee relations.
• Willingness to learn about Teleflex Inc. products, medical device industry and working in a FDA regulated industry.

Teleflex is an equal opportunity employer.  Applicants will be considered without regard to age, gender, race, nationality, ethnicity, civil status, family status, sexual orientation, disability, religion and/or membership of the traveller community. 

 
If you require accommodation and support to apply for a position, please contact us at