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 o ur 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.

Program Objective/Scope

The summer internship program within Research and Development at BD provides students with the opportunity to gain exposure to BD's process of designing and developing medical device products for different global markets! As a global organization, you may work within cross-functional or interdisciplinary teams while collaborating and supporting multiple internal partners and customers. The internship program will provide endless opportunities to engage with peers, senior personnel, and supervisors who will provide informal mentoring and coaching.

Throughout our summer internship, students will build an extensive professional network, learn how to work in an engineering environment, build hands-on laboratory skills, and deliver business presentations showcasing their work. BD's summer internship program is a great opportunity to gain exposure to the medical device industry and BD’s culture.

We are recruiting for a highly driven engineering/science student with a passion for product development and working in the medical device industry.

Project Areas:

Each R&D intern will be assigned an individual project to further develop technical engineering expertise . During your summer internship, you will have the opportunity to work in one of the following teams:

Materials Science & Engineering Team

Project examples include material evaluation for optimization in product development, effects of material selection on manufacturing processes and operations, and material analysis for cost reduction/savings.

Mechanical and Biomedical Engineering Team

Project examples include pressure testing of syringe products, product design for compliance to regulatory standards, evaluation of complex mechanical product interactions, and destructive testing and analysis.

Electrical Engineering Team

Project examples include system prototyping for high voltage supply circuits, RFID system experimentation to test limits of assembled design, and developing electrical systems for measurement of intricate products.

Computer Science & Engineering Team

Project examples include developing user interfaces for automated systems, assessing computational tools for interfacial analysis, and building out messaging capability between clinical and client web portals.

NOTE: Project assignment is not determined by major.

Required qualifications:

Education

• BS and/or MS/PhD student pursuing a degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Material Science & Engineering, Polymer Science, or Computer Science & Engineering.

• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without restriction as to duration.

Experience

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint

• Ability to work 40 hours per week for the duration of the 10 - 12-week summer internship period.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior internship/co-op experience

In order to qualify for this position, applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the US. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of employment Visa at this time .

For certain roles at BD, employment is contingent upon the Company’s receipt of sufficient proof that you are fully vaccinated against COVID-19. In some locations, testing for COVID-19 may be available and/or required. Consistent with BD’s Workplace Accommodations Policy, requests for accommodation will be considered pursuant to applicable law.

Why Join Us?

A career at BD means being part of a team that values your opinions and contributions and that encourages you to bring your authentic self to work. It’s also a place where we help each other be great, we do what’s right, we hold each other accountable, and learn and improve every day.

To find purpose in the possibilities, we need people who can see the bigger picture, who understand the human story that underpins everything we do. We welcome people with the imagination and drive to help us reinvent the future of health. At BD, you’ll discover a culture in which you can learn, grow, and thrive. And find satisfaction in doing your part to make the world a better place.

To learn more about BD visit https://bd.com/careers

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