Job Description Summary

　　Job Description

　　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.

　　Program Objective/Scope

　　Excited to grow your career?

　　We value our talented employees, and whenever possible strive to help one of our associates grow professionally before recruiting new talent to our open positions. If you think the open position you see is the right one for you, we encourage you to apply!

　　Our people make all the difference in our success.

　　BD Technologies and Innovation proudly offers a Summer Internship Program for active undergraduate and graduate students. Through this program, the student will have the chance to gain real-world experience in research and development in the medical device industry.

　　Selected students will be immersed in the design and development process to build top selling medical device products for various global markets. The summer internship program at BD is an excellent opportunity to gain valuable experience at one of the top medical device companies while advancing the world of health.

　　Each intern will have an individual project and the opportunity to develop technical engineering and scientific expertise. Through our summer internship, intern students develop an extensive professional network, learn how to work in a scientific and engineering environment, build hands-on laboratory skills, and deliver presentations showcasing their work.

　　We are recruiting for a highly driven engineering/science students with a passion for technology and product development. The candidate is responsible for all relocation, housing, and transportation costs.

　　Project Area: Digital Engineering - Simulation and Testing

　　Applicable Majors: Mechanical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Material Science, or related

　　The Digital Engineering Simulation and Testing Team supports BD R&D worldwide by conducting physics-based analyses that deliver meaningful information to multi-disciplinary teams and solve challenging engineering problems. Both computational (in silico) and experimental investigations are leveraged to assess and improve concept/product performance on high impact projects. Team attributes include a collaborative mindset, technical competency, positive outlook, and working through ambiguity. Team members are expected to work alongside each other while also making individual contributions to their respective projects and tasks.

　　Candidates are expected to have an interest in structural mechanics or fluid dynamics with strong engineering fundamentals that can be applied to multiple scenarios. Exposure to ABAQUS, ANSYS Fluent, SolidWorks, LabView, and a scientific programming language (e.g., MATLAB or Python) is preferred.

　　Project examples: Work closely with a team of multidisciplinary engineers and use experimental and computational skillsets to conduct technical work applicable to multiple products and projects in the BDX R&D portfolio:

　　Perform in silico and experimental investigations on new or existing BD products to provide useful insight into the design performanceConduct experiments on structural or fluidic case studies representative of medical devices and diagnostic instruments that will support validations of in silico analyses.Design custom experimental geometries and scenarios that are relevant to the medical device field and can be fabricated with the in-house prototyping teamsPerform mechanical testing on synthetic materials or biological tissue/fluidsProcess and clean data from mechanical testing for use in characterizing synthetic materials or biological tissue/fluidsCalibrate nonlinear constitutive (structural material or fluidic) models to experimental data for use within physics-based in silico analysesPerform literature reviews to identify mechanical properties of tissue/fluids for use implementation within in silico analysesConduct benchtop fluid dynamics experiments with a LabView controlled measurement system of flows through internal conduits representative of medical devices and diagnostic instruments.Develop and implement fundamental LabView measurement system capabilitiesPracticing and implementing different forms of Verification, Validation and Uncertainty Quantification on medical device case studiesConducting in-silico design of experiments around conditions relevant to the medical device field and use data analysis techniques to identify important trade-offs and key relationships

　　Qualifications:

　　REQUIRED:

　　The candidate must be legally authorized to work in the United States without limitations and require no sponsorship for visa status now or in the future (e.g. H1-B status)BS and/or MS/PhD students pursuing a degree in Mechanical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, or related fieldAn interest in structural mechanics or fluid dynamics with strong engineering and mechanics fundamentalsExperience and interest with using a structural finite element analysis (FEA) tool such as Abaqus or a computational fluid dynamics (CFD) tool such as ANSYS FluentExperience with and interest in working with the LabView programming language and leveraging code to conduct benchtop experimentsProficiency in Microsoft suite of software (Excel, Word, and PowerPoint)Ability to work 40 hours per week for duration of the 10 to 12-week summer internship periodMust be able to follow Standard Operating Procedures and have excellent documentation practices

　　PREFERRED:

　　GPA minimum of 3.0Previous Internship ExperienceBS Degree: Junior and Senior level CandidatesMS/PhD Degree: All levels are encouraged to applyAbility to grasp complex concepts quicklyExperience with a 3D CAD tool such as SolidWorksExperience with a scientific programming language (e.g. MATLAB or Python)Experience performing structural experiments using a UTS machine such as an Instron

　　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 encourages you to bring your authentic self to work. It's also a place where we help each other be great, we do what's right, we hold each other accountable, and learn and improve every day.

　　To find purpose in the possibilities, we need people who can see the bigger picture, who understand the human story that underpins everything we do. We welcome people with the imagination and drive to help us reinvent the future of health. At BD, you'll discover a culture in which you can learn, grow, and thrive. And find satisfaction in doing your part to make the world a better place.

　　To learn more about BD visit https://bd.com/careers

　　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.

　　Primary Work Location

　　USA NC - Research Triangle Park

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