Engineering Intern

Part-Time Engineering Intern Birmingham, AL

Sirius Staffing is hiring a Part-Time Engineering Intern for an opportunity in Birmingham, Alabama, supporting a large pharmaceutical manufacturing site.

Schedule:

This role will work up to 20 hours per week during the academic semester and up to 40 hours per week between semesters.

Position Overview:

The Engineering Intern supports the development of polymer-based biomaterials for medical device applications, from early feasibility through product launch. This position provides hands-on experience with polymer processing, laboratory operations, material characterization, data analysis, documentation, and cross-functional collaboration within a regulated engineering environment.

Responsibilities:

• Support the development of polymer-based biomaterials for medical device applications
• Assist with mechanical, thermal, and material characterization testing using standard laboratory and analytical equipment
• Conduct mechanical, thermal, and material characterization testing using polymer science, processing, and analytical techniques
• Gain hands-on experience with polymer processing techniques, including extrusion, injection molding, and compounding
• Operate laboratory and manufacturing equipment, including injection molding, extrusion, and advanced microscopy and spectroscopy tools
• Support experimental design and present findings to internal and external stakeholders
• Record, analyze, document, and report experimental data and results
• Maintain accurate records of experimental procedures and results
• Follow SOPs, safety protocols, regulatory requirements, and laboratory best practices
• Contribute to biological evaluation of biomaterials, including in vitro testing
• Perform detailed laboratory work requiring analytical and physical engagement, including extended computer use and hands-on material handling
• Build foundational skills in laboratory operations, data analysis, and cross-functional collaboration

Qualifications:

• Pursuing or holding a BSc or MSc in Materials Science, Chemistry, Biomedical Engineering, Biomechanical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Polymer Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or a related scientific discipline
• One or more years of relevant laboratory experience; an advanced degree in a relevant scientific discipline is preferred, or a demonstrated level of performance and capability
• Academic knowledge of polymer science, polymer processing, and analytical techniques
• Ability to apply academic knowledge of polymer science, processing, and analytical techniques in a laboratory environment
• Confidence using Microsoft Office applications
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work effectively within a highly diverse team
• Exposure to sterilization processes is considered an asset
• Must be eligible to work for any US Employer without sponsorship now and/or in the future.

Environment:
Regulated engineering and laboratory setting supporting pharmaceutical manufacturing and medical device applications. Sirius Staffing is an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to characteristics such as race, color, national origin, religion, gender, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, citizenship status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other status protected by law.#IND2