Engineering Intern Research And Development (Wallingford, CT)

Expected Travel: None

Requisition ID: 10065

About Teleflex Incorporated

Teleflex is a global provider of clinically effective medical technologies designed to improve the health and quality of people's lives. We apply purpose driven innovation - a relentless pursuit of identifying unmet clinical needs - to benefit patients and healthcare providers. Our portfolio is diverse, with solutions in the fields of vascular and interventional access, interventional cardiology, surgical, anesthesia, cardiac care, interventional urology, urology, emergency medicine and respiratory care. Teleflex employees worldwide are united in the understanding that what we do every day makes a difference. For more information, please visit teleflex.com.

Anesthesia and Emergency Medicine

• At Teleflex, we promote the use of advanced anesthesia and emergency medicine techniques to help improve outcomes and reduce healthcare costs. We equip clinicians with some of the most advanced medical devices on the market today, from our world-class brands including:

• LMA and Rüsch airway management devices designed to help reduce the risk of airway-related complications.

• Arrow pain management products designed to improve patients' post-operative pain experience.

• The Arrow EZ-IO System that helps address the time-critical challenge of emergency vascular access, and

• QuikClot and QuickClot Control+ hemostatic devices, used by hospitals, EMS, and the military for hemorrhage control in a broad range of bleeding situations.

Join a dynamic, growing team that offers healthcare providers advanced medical technology solutions that make a difference in patients' lives.

Position Summary

The Research & Development (Engineering) Intern will assist the Engineering team as assigned in efforts that support either development, testing or administrative needs associated with current projects in the Anesthesia and Emergency Medicine business unit. This internship will report to the R&D Manager in the R&D team, but will work with members of sustaining, product development, lab tech and design teams as assigned. Project work will be under close supervision and may be done under non-disclosure agreement.

This is a full-time intern position from May to August of 2024 to be based on-site in Wallingford, CT. Current university students and graduates are welcome.

Principal Responsibilities

• Under direction of the R&D Engineering team, perform R&D daily functions to support the AEM Business Unit.

• Apply engineering techniques to update specifications, create drawings, and draft protocols.

• Conduct lab feasibility testing and verification testing on AEM products.

• Conduct literature reviews and deep dive searches in technical areas of interest and maintain organization of these searches and documents.

• Represent R&D engineering as a team member on design control projects for product development.

• Work with a diverse team of quality, regulatory, marketing, procurement, manufacturing, and others both domestically and globally.

• Write reports and create presentations on work completed.

• Present data and reports at management meetings.

• Assist in the research, development, and design of next generation and new AEM products.

• Understand and assist other team members in data analysis, accounts, clinical education opportunities, etc.

• Demonstrate professional responsibilities by cooperating with other personnel to achieve department objectives and maintain good employee relations, interdepartmental objectives, and departmental goals and objectives.

• Maintain compliance with principles of accepted employee conduct as identified in the Teleflex Code of Ethics and as specified in departmental policies and procedures.

Education / Experience Requirements

• Currently enrolled and pursuing a four-year or graduate degree in mechanical, biomedical, or any related engineering field.

• Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above.

• One year of medical device or other related design experience is a major plus.

• Valid Driver's License.

Specialized Skills / Other Requirements

• Some 3D CAD experience

• SolidWorks preferred.

• Strong interpersonal skills, team player and ability to communicate effectively.

• One year of medical device or other related design experience a plus.

• Thorough attention to detail and organization skills.

• Knowledge of engineering fundamentals and the Microsoft Office Suite.

• Strong communication (written, verbal, presentation) and analytical (data, particularly via use of Excel).

• Demonstrated creativity and ingenuity in applying engineering principles and practices.

• Organize, evaluate, and coordinate engineering studies with professional, technical, and clerical staff of a product evaluation department.

• Analyze complex, technical, and administrative problems and adopt an effective course of action.

• Establish and maintain cooperative relationships with those contacted in the course of work. Prepare clear and concise statements and reports.

• Demonstrate professional responsibilities by cooperating with other personnel to achieve department objectives and maintain good employee relations.

• Willingness to learn about Teleflex Inc. products, medical device industry and working in an FDA regulated industry.

Teleflex, Inc. is an affirmative action & equal opportunity employer. D/V/M/F. Applicants will be considered without regard to age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality, sex, or veteran status. If you require accommodation to apply for a position, please contact us at: 877-880-8588 or Talent@Teleflex.com.

Teleflex is the home of Arrow, Deknatel, Hudson RCI, LMA, Pilling, Rüsch, UroLift and Weck - trusted brands united by a common sense of purpose. Teleflex, the Teleflex logo, Arrow, Deknatel, Hudson RCI, LMA, Pilling, Rüsch, UroLift and Weck are trademarks or registered trademarks of Teleflex Incorporated or its affiliates, in the U.S. and/or other countries.

Nearest Major Market: New Haven

Nearest Secondary Market: Hartford