Intern, R&D
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.
Qualifications
- Working toward a Bachelor or Master’s degree in Mechanical, Materials, Biomedical Engineering or other related discipline.
- 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.
Desired Qualifications
- 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
Additional Information
- 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.
- For more information, visit our web site atwww.microvention.com and our LinkedIn page athttps://www.linkedin.com/company/microvention/life/ur.