Medical Device Supply & Process Engineering Co-op

Bayer; Indianola (PA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 42,000; Part time

Job summary

Bayer is seeking a student intern to support the External Supply Management Medical Device team on projects including product transfers, continuous improvement initiatives, and design upgrades.

You will conduct and document technical activities, troubleshoot issues, and communicate recommendations to engineers while developing test methods and protocols. Strong teamwork and presentation skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated hands-on mechanical skills through coursework and/or extracurricular activities.
• Currently pursuing a bachelor's or graduate degree in Plastics Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Bioengineering, Chemical Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
• Must be entering sophomore through graduate year of college.
• Ability to generate and/or execute test methods and protocols.
• Strong customer focus with both internal and external stakeholders.
• Strong written, verbal, and presentation skills.
• Ability to independently develop ideas and solutions.
• Strong attention to detail, goal-oriented mindset, and demonstrated work ethic.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Teams, Word, Excel, Visio, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to work effectively within a team environment.
• Previous internship, co-op, laboratory, manufacturing, or engineering project experience.
• Experience working in a regulated manufacturing environment.
• Familiarity with medical device manufacturing processes and continuous improvement methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Support the External Supply Management Medical Device team on projects including product transfers, continuous improvement initiatives, and design upgrades.
• Conduct and document technical activities while working independently when required.
• Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues, determine next steps, and communicate recommendations to responsible engineers.
• Conduct project management activities, testing and trial work, analyze results, communicate observations and conclusions both verbally and in writing, and provide recommendations for next steps.
• Improve production processes and manufacturing techniques to meet cost of goods sold (COGS) and quality targets.
• Apply engineering principles and technical knowledge to support projects, drive results, and effectively communicate progress with project teams.
• Support engineers with operations management activities and manufacturing initiatives.

Skills

Mechanical skills

Independent problem solving

Communication skills

Presentation skills

Customer focus

Education

Plastics Engineering

Mechanical Engineering

Biomedical Engineering

Bioengineering

Chemical Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

Teams

Word

Excel

Visio

PowerPoint

Job description

Bayer is seeking a student intern to support the External Supply Management Medical Device team on projects including product transfers, continuous improvement initiatives, and design upgrades.

You will conduct and document technical activities, troubleshoot issues, and communicate recommendations to engineers while developing test methods and protocols. Strong teamwork and presentation skills are essential.