Waste Reduction OEM Support Intern

Job Description Summary

• Under general supervision of a BD Excellence Manager, the intern will work in a variety of assignments to provide help reduce waste on manufacturing lines.
• The intern’s assignments will make a positive contribution to BD Medical as well as give the intern opportunities to gain “hands on” work experience with the intent of training the intern for the potential of starting a successful career after graduation.
• This is a part-time internship at BD's Sandy, UT location. Interns are expected to work a minimum of 20 hours per week while also enrolled in school. Candidates must be able to commute to Sandy, UT.

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. 

Responsibilities

• Work with 3rd party supplier to fully understand setting and alignment of automated equipment.

• Identify settings, preventative maintenance and parts replacement to sustain the improvements that are being performed by Original Equipment Manufacturer of on-site automated equipment.

• Determine Centerline settings and proper cleaning and maintenance schedule of newly established machine parameters.

• Create a master plan for production associates and maintenance personnel to adapt to keep line performance at optimal levels while maintaining target levels or below or scrap produced.

• Act as an Engineering representative in review meetings with a priority focus being to reduce the amount of scrap being generated on production lines.

• Provide daily project support to engineering, operations, or maintenance departments.

• Work with production personnel to understand and improve operation of production equipment.

• Work with production maintenance to develop the ability to perform routine troubleshooting and repair of production equipment.

• Assist an engineering project leader by completing technical tasks such as design and solid modeling, coordinating purchasing or assembly of components, and implementing improvements using standard validation processes.

• Intern will learn validation principles through BD validation training and then apply them under the supervision of a project engineer.

• Intern will learn the basics of the Lean Manufacturing methodology through Operational Excellence training and will apply Lean tools in day-to-day problem solving.

• Act as a team leader for smaller engineering projects or short-term production support projects.

• Comply with all local, state, federal, and BD safety regulations, policies and procedures.

• Comply with all local, state, federal, and BD safety regulations, policies, and procedures including RCRA Hazardous Waste regulations.

• Comply with all local BD quality policies, procedures, and practices through consistent application of sound quality assurance principles.

• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements

• Must be currently enrolled in an accredited University/College Engineering program; preferred majors are Mechanical

• Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering or Biomedical Engineering.

• • Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.

• • Must be able to commute to BD Sandy, UT office.

• For certain roles at BD, employment is contingent upon the Company’s receipt of sufficient proof that you are fully vaccinated against COVID-19.

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/Affirmative Action Employer. We do not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of 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, or any other protected status. 

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Primary Work Location

USA UT - Sandy

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NA (United States of America)