About the position
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. R D Co-op BD Interventional Surgery, located in Warwick, RI, is a leading developer, manufacturer, and marketer of innovative, life-enhancing medical technologies. We focus our business on key surgical specialties, including Surgical Instruments, Soft Tissue Repair, Surgical Fixation, Infection Prevention, Biomaterials and Orthopedic/Wound Management Irrigation. Our company has a strong tradition of developing our employees to learn, grow and excel. We are continually building our team with qualified, team oriented individuals to enhance the success of our company. BDI Surgery is situated in a central location, surrounded by a scenic coastline with easy access to T.F. Green Airport, AMTRAK Train Stations and Route 95, a major highway connecting to Providence, Connecticut, Boston and New York City within a short amount of time.
Responsibilities
- Undertakes and successfully completes simple or basic project/product development tasks.
- Building and evaluating product prototypes.
- Developing and writing test methods.
- Developing and documenting new product concepts.
- Documenting all test results and assembly processes.
- Attending and contributing to product development meetings.
- Creating/inventing new concepts and designs/approaches for new products/processes/test methods.
- Designing, procuring and fabricating simple tooling and fixtures.
- Designing and coordinating engineering tests and experiments.
- Participating in innovation challenges sponsored by the organization.
- Communicating technical results/findings to a broad audience of varied technical expertise.
- Completing basic tasks on engineering documentation.
- Training technicians/operators on new processes and/or test procedures.
- Identifying areas for improvement, suggesting solutions and submitting idea records.
- Special projects as assigned.
Requirements
- Must be enrolled in an accredited college/institution and be in good academic standing pursuing a Bachelors or Masters degree in Biomedical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science/Engineering, Polymer Science/Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or similar field.
- Only students in their Sophomore year or above will be considered.
- A minimum GPA of 3.0 is required (or 4.0 for those enrolled in programs with a 5.0 scale).
- Must be available to work during session indicated.
- Demonstrated record of leadership and/or participation in campus programs and/or community service activities.
- Driven individual with an interest in medical device development.
Benefits
- On-site collaboration fostering creativity and innovation.
- Opportunities for learning and growth.
- Supportive work environment.
