R&D Engineering Intern; Hybrid; Salt Lake , UT
Listed on 2026-09-25
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Engineering
Manufacturing Engineer, Process Engineer, Quality Engineering, Mechanical Engineer
We are the people who give possibilities purpose 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 Med Tech products per year—to look at the impossible and find transformative solutions that turn dreams into possibilities.
Job DescriptionWe are looking for a candidate for a year-round R&D internship opportunity. We value our hard‑working employees, and whenever possible strive to help one of our associates grow professionally before recruiting new talent to our open positions. This position assists the R&D Engineering department in designing, developing, and implementing new products, processes, test methods and equipment.
Job Responsibilities- Assists with engineering assignments.
- Apply engineering principles
- Initiates new or revised documentation and tracks through appropriate approval cycles and implementation
- Maintains a professional working relationship with internal & external customer and support staff
- Participates in multi-functional teams.
- Provides technical support on components, material methods, systems, and equipment.
- Assists in developing physical and functional test requirements to assure specifications & regulations are met.
- Writes and reviews protocols, reports, and data.
- Conducts testing outlined in protocols and test methods.
- Completes validation studies on equipment & processes.
- Completes design controls.
- Analyzes design inputs.
- Prepares and presents oral and written project updates and technical discussions.
* The duties and responsibilities are intended to be representative of the work performed by the incumbent(s) in this position and are not all-inclusive. The omission of a specific duty or responsibility will not preclude it from the position.
Education and ExperienceWorking toward a Bachelor's degree in Biomedical, Mechanical, Mathematics, Physics or Manufacturing program from an accredited university. Must be at minimum be a sophomore in college; but preferable a Junior or Senior in their program.
Desired Knowledge and Skills- Basic Technical writing skills.
- Ability to read drawings.
- Good understanding of engineering principles.
- Demonstrated ability to apply engineering principles.
- Ability to perform testing per written directions.
- Demonstrated comprehension of basic descriptive statistics.
- Basic Software application skills.
- Basic problem-solving skills.
- Ability to collect and analyze data and derive conclusions.
- Ability to make recommendations to reach a solution.
- Oral and written presentation skills.
- Ability to work independently.
This position is in an office and laboratory environment and requires the incumbent to sit, stand and perform general office functions. The incumbent may also be required to lift up to twenty-five pounds occasionally. The incumbent may be required to stand for extended periods. Bending, stooping, and reaching are also frequently required.
Work EnvironmentThis position is for a part-time, year-round, internship opportunity. This position requires part-time availability, while working toward a degree in a related field of study. This position can work up to 40 hours per week during the summer (but not required) and a target of 20 hours per week during the school semesters. At BD, we prioritize on-site collaboration because we believe it fosters creativity, innovation, and effective problem-solving, which are essential in the fast-paced healthcare industry.
For most roles, we require a minimum of 4 days of in-office presence per week to maintain our culture of excellence and ensure smooth operations, while also…
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