Intern, R&D (Stent)

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’re a medical devices company that develops innovative neuroendovascular technologies for the treatment of vascular disease. We’re 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, HR Communications, Talent Development, Marketing, R&D, Manufacturing, Quality, Regulatory, Accounting, and more.

R&D Intern (Neurovascular Stents)

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 job duties might include:
  • R&D project involvement
  • Device design and process development
  • Device flow model bench and physical attribute testing
  • Data analysis and test report write-ups

The neurovascular stent R&D team supports the development of coil assist and flow diverting stents for the non-invasive treatment of aneurysms and malformations. The R&D intern will be part of a team bringing a developmental stent device to market.

Job Details

    1. Working toward a Bachelor or Master’s degree in Mechanical, Materials, Biomedical Engineering or other related discipline.
    2. Creative, inquisitive and demonstrates a strong desire to “build” and “create” (i.e. robotics, mechanical repair, construction).
    3. Demonstrated experience reading & preparing technical documentation.
    4. Computer experience and skills including MS Word, Excel and CAD.

    Desired Qualifications
    1. Strong analytical capability and organization skills
    2. Coursework in 2-D/3-D drawings
    3. Knowledge of SolidWorks
    4. Good interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively in a team environment and autonomously.
    5. Knowledge of medical device materials and processes: adhesives, plastics/polymers, metals, laser-welding, laser-cutting, braiding, and lamination.
    6. Machine shop experience

    Additional Information
    • This position will be 80% onsite (Aliso Viejo, CA Headquarters) and 20% remote.
    • Relocation may be available for qualified candidates.
    • Candidates must be eligible to work in the U.S. and not require visa sponsorship.