JOB DESCRIPTION

BE PART OF SOMETHING BIGGER!

BD is one of the largest global medical technology companies in the world and is advancing the world of health by improving medical discovery, diagnostics, and the delivery of care. We have over 70,000 employees and a presence in virtually every country around the world to address some of the most challenging global health issues.

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. The candidate is responsible for all housing and transportation costs.

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 empowers you to bring your authentic self to work. Here our associates can fulfill their life’s purpose through the work that they do every day.

You will learn and work alongside inspirational leaders and colleagues who are equally passionate and committed to fostering an inclusive, growth-centered, and rewarding culture. Our Total Rewards program - which includes competitive pay, benefits, continuous learning, recognition, career growth, and life balance components - is designed to support the varying needs of our diverse and global associates.

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

Becton, Dickinson and Company is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We do not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, marital or domestic or civil union status, familial status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics, disability, military eligibility or veteran status, or any other protected status.

BD is a Fortune 500 global medical technology company headquartered in Franklin Lakes, New Jersey, with offices in more than 50 countries. The company operates three business segments: BD Medical, BD Life Sciences and BD Interventional. 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 the design and engineering, to the manufacturing and the marketing of our billions of MedTech products per year—to look at the impossible and find transformative solutions that turn dreams into possibilities.