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 at BD Corporate Headquarters in Franklin Lakes, NJ, provides students hands-on exposure to BD's product development process for innovation and commercialization. Our unique development process differentiates BD from the competition and is the means by which we meet the needs of a wide range of medical device global markets.

As part of 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 and hone 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 highly driven Mechanical and Biomedical engineering students with a passion for innovation, 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 lead and drive to further develop their technical engineering expertise in the Mechanical and/or Biomedical space. During your summer internship, you will have the opportunity to work in one of the following areas:

• Design and development product systems, subsystems, and components using design for manufacturing principles as well as geometric dimensioning and tolerancing tools.

• Identify the best tools and approaches to effectively solve engineering problems to develop, optimize and/or analyze designs by applying the appropriate mix of first principles, analytical, computational, and experimental methods.

• Ensure the implementation and rigor of product development processes and design control procedures.

• Support current products in terms of quality, manufacturing, supply continuity, and cost improvement.

• Support execution of technical and/or cross-functional project work.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION

• BS and/or MS/PhD student pursuing a degree in Mechanical or Biomedical engineering

• A focus in Software as a device development is welcome but not required.

• 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.