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Intern, Research & Development

CompanyBD
LocationTempe
Work ModeOn Site
PostedMarch 24, 2026
Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
This role supports new product development and sustaining engineering activities, including test method development, hands-on testing, and technical documentation across R&D, Quality, and Regulatory Affairs departments. Key tasks involve supporting design/process validation, preparing protocols/reports, performing lab bench testing, and assisting with design control documentation.
Internship Type
full time
Company Size
722
Visa Sponsorship
No
Language
English
Working Hours
40 hours
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About The Company
BD is one of the world's largest medical technology companies that produce and sell medical equipment, medical systems and reagents, dedicated to improving human health around the world. BD focuses on improving drug treatment, improving the quality and speed of diagnosis of infectious diseases, and promoting the research and discovery of new drugs and vaccines. BD has strong research and development capabilities to fight many of the world's most intractable diseases. Founded in New York in 1897, the company is headquartered in Franklin Lake, New Jersey, USA and employs more than 25000 people in about 50 countries around the world. The company's clients include medical institutions, life sciences research institutes, clinical laboratories, industrial units and the general public.
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Job Description Summary

Position Summary:

This position supports new product development and sustaining engineering activities such as test method development, hands-on testing, technical documentation, and other activities from R&D, Quality, and Regulatory Affairs

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. 

Essential / Key Job Responsibilities (including supervisory and/or fiscal):

  • Supports development of test methods and test method validations

  • Supports design validation / verification and process validation

  • Assists in preparing verification and validation protocols and reports, including data analysis and data verification

  • Performs lab bench testing, conducts engineering and competitor evaluations, development unit testing, and executes verification and validation activities

  • Assists in developing design control documentation, translating design inputs into design outputs

  • Assists in design and process root cause analysis and supports non-conforming product and complaint investigations

  • Participates in project planning, budgeting, scheduling and tracking

  • Develops and implements procedures to comply with corporate and industry standards

  • Maintains a professional working relationship with internal and external customer and support staff

  • Prepares and presents project updates and technical discussions

  • Collaborates cross-functionally with R&D, Quality, Regulatory, Marketing, and Clinical team members

Required Qualifications:

  • Strong interpersonal skills

  • Problem solving ability

  • Ability to generate engineering proposals

  • Excellent oral and written communication skills

  • Ability to work in cross-functional teams

Education and/or Experience:

  • Currently enrolled in a Bachelors degree program in Engineering or related engineering field. 

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 recognizing the importance of flexibility and work-life balance. Remote or field-based positions will have different workplace arrangements which will be indicated in the job posting.

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 Employer. We evaluate applicants without regard to 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, and other legally-protected characteristics.

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Primary Work Location

USA AZ - Tempe Headquarters

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Key Skills
Interpersonal SkillsProblem SolvingEngineering ProposalsOral CommunicationWritten CommunicationTeamworkTest Method DevelopmentValidationData AnalysisRoot Cause Analysis
Categories
EngineeringScience & ResearchHealthcare