Engineering Intern
BD
Summary
This part-time internship (minimum 15 hours weekly) offers hands-on experience under the mentorship of our Senior Engineers. You'll contribute to meaningful projects while developing the professional skills.
Job description
Responsibilities
- Drive Real Solutions - Provide critical daily support to engineering, operations, and maintenance teams
- Collaborate with Production Teams - Work alongside production personnel to improve equipment operation and implement process improvements
- Develop Technical Troubleshooting Skills - Learn to diagnose and repair production equipment alongside our maintenance professionals
- Design the Future - Assist project leaders with technical tasks including design, modeling, component coordination, and implementing validated improvements
- Tackle Production Challenges - Represent engineering on TPM teams to identify, isolate, and solve recurring production issues
- Master Validation Principles - Receive specialized BD validation training and apply these critical skills under expert guidance
- Learn Six-Sigma Methodology - Gain "Six-Sigma Lite" training and apply these powerful problem-solving techniques daily
- Lead Engineering Initiatives - Take ownership of smaller engineering projects and short-term production support initiatives
- Uphold Safety & Quality Standards - Comply with all BD, local, state, and federal safety regulations, including RCRA Hazardous Waste protocols
- Champion Quality Assurance - Apply sound quality principles in alignment with BD's commitment to excellence
Minimum Requirements
- Must be currently enrolled in an accredited University/College Engineering program; preferred majors are Mechanical Engineering or Manufacturing Engineering.
- Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.
- Must be able to commute to BD Sandy, UT office.
Requirements
- Currently enrolled in an accredited University/College Engineering program
- Preferred majors: Mechanical Engineering or Manufacturing Engineering
- Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale
- Must be able to commute to BD Sandy, UT office
Company overview
BD (Becton, Dickinson and Company) is one of the world's largest global medical technology companies, founded in 1897 and headquartered in Franklin Lakes, New Jersey. As a Fortune 500 company, BD specializes in developing, manufacturing, and selling medical devices, instrument systems, and reagents across three primary segments: BD Medical, BD Life Sciences, and BD Interventional. The company's extensive product portfolio includes medical equipment such as syringes, needles, infusion systems, diagnostic instruments, flow cytometers, and surgical devices. With over 70,000 employees worldwide and operations in virtually every country, BD focuses on advancing healthcare through innovations in medical discovery, diagnostics, and care delivery. The company has a rich history of pioneering medical technologies, including the first insulin injection device, the Vacutainer blood collection system, and numerous safety-engineered medical devices. BD's mission centers on improving clinical therapy for patients and enhancing clinical processes for healthcare providers while addressing global health challenges through strategic partnerships and continuous innovation.