Intern, R&D
Position Overview
INNOVATION STARTS WITH YOU Are you interested in working for an organization that is making a difference in people’s lives every day? We are a medical devices company that develops innovative neuroendovascular technologies for the treatment of vascular disease. We are a high-growth, customer-focused company with an entrepreneurial spirit producing some of the most reliable and technologically advanced products supported by proven clinical data. Take a closer look at what MicroVention® TERUMO has to offer. Our summer internship program immerses each intern in an interactive, project-based work environment. Over the span of three months, interns will participate in an in-depth orientation week, facility tours, Leadership Speaker Series Q&A panel, community service activities, baseball games, and beach bashes—all crafted to invest in our interns’ personal and professional development. Year over year, MicroVention continues to have best-in-class conversion rates, converting interns in the following departments: HR (Human Resources), HR Communications, Talent Development, Marketing, R&D, Manufacturing, Quality, Regulatory, Accounting, and more. R&D Intern The R&D Intern will assist in supporting development of medical device products through project work focused on verifying specifications, designs, fixtures, test processes, equipment and helping to ensure the concepts and/or prototypes meet their requirements. Typical degrees include:
- Mechanical Engineering
- Biomechanical Engineering
- Electrical Engineering
- Chemical Engineering
- Manufacturing Engineering
- Industrial Engineering
- Data Science/Analytics
- Materials Sciences
- Computer Sciences
- Chemistry
- R&D project involvement
- Device design and process development
- Device flow model bench and physical attribute testing
- Data analysis and test report write-ups
- Fixture designs
- Development of documentations
- Case Studies Support
- Risk Management
- Required Qualifications
- Working toward a bachelor's or master's degree in mechanical, Materials, Biomedical, Electrical, Chemical Engineering or other related disciplines.
- Creative, inquisitive and demonstrates a strong desire to “build” and “create” (i.e. robotics, mechanical repair, construction).
- Demonstrated experience reading & preparing technical documentation.
- Computer experience and skills including MS Word, Excel and CAD.
- Strong analytical capability and organization skills
- Coursework in 2-D/3-D drawings
- Knowledge of SolidWorks
- Good interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively in a team environment and autonomously.
- Knowledge of medical device materials and processes: adhesives, plastics/polymers, metals, laser-welding, laser-cutting, braiding, and lamination.
- Machine shop experience
- The primary work location for this position is Aliso Viejo, CA (company headquarters).
- Relocation may be available for qualified candidates.
- Candidates must be eligible to work in the U.S. and not require visa sponsorship.