R&D Sustaining Engineering Intern (2027)

Hollister Incorporated; Libertyville (IL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Hollister Incorporated in Libertyville, IL is offering an R&D Sustaining Engineering Intern role that supports scientists and engineers in integrating new technologies and processes. The role includes testing, data analysis, and assisting with design history documentation, with an emphasis on improving product development for medical devices.

The incumbent will work in a hybrid environment, coming to the Libertyville office at least four days per week.

Qualifications

• Enrollment in an accredited program leading to a baccalaureate in a data analytics, engineering, or science discipline.
• 2 year Associates Degree or Trade Certification (or equivalent experience).
• Working knowledge of technologies and processes used by the technical function.
• Implements portions of scientific investigation, methodology, and procedures used by the technical function.
• Strong communication skills, both oral and written.
• Understanding of experimental design.
• Identifies servicing requirements and failure modes of equipment.
• Uses information technology systems to generate outputs and communicate results.
• Identifies salient issues in a problem.
• Rote problem solving ability with some analytical ability and basic statistics.
• Knowledge of medical device quality and regulatory systems and directives.
• Knowledge of handling chemicals and hazardous materials.

Responsibilities

• Creates and maintains effective records.
• Assumes project leadership roles as needed.
• Meets ongoing training requirements related to procedures and equipment use and maintenance.
• Addresses inefficiencies and roadblocks.
• Suggests alternative ways to meet work needs.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Statistical basics

Experimental design

Documentation

Team collaboration

Technical writing

Education

Co-op enrollment in accredited program leading to a Baccalaureate in data analytics/engineering/science

Associates Degree or Trade Certification (or equivalent experience)

Tools

Information Technology systems

Job description

Location(s): Libertyville, IL, US, 60048-3781

Company: Hollister Incorporated

We Make Life More Rewarding and Dignified

Location: Libertyville
Department: Research & Development

Summary

The R&D Sustaining Engineering Intern team member plays an integral role, working with Research and Development Scientists and Engineers, in the integration of new technologies, methods and/or processes. The successful candidate will be capable of utilizing the incumbent’s materials knowledge to (any or all the following): conduct material and product testing, basic analysis of test data and technology development initiatives, support product design history documentation completion, or suggest innovative ways to meet the needs of their R&D team.

Hollister Incorporated operates in a hybrid environment. Interns are required to come into the office in Libertyville IL a minimum of 4 days per week. Hollister does not offer relocation nor housing assistance for this opportunity.

Responsibilities

• Creates and maintains effective and accurate records
• Assumes project leadership roles as needed
• Meets on-going training requirements related to such things as procedures and equipment use and maintenance
• Addresses & identifies inefficiencies and roadblocks
• Suggests alternative ways to meet their work needs
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Participation in a Co-operative Education program requires enrollment in an accredited program of study leading to a Baccalaureate in a data analytics, engineering, or science discipline.
• 2 year Associates Degree or Trade Certification (or equivalent experience)
• Demonstrates working knowledge of technologies and processes used by the technical function
• Implements portions of scientific investigation, methodology, and procedures used by the technical function
• Strong communication skills, both orally and technical writing skills
• Demonstrates a functional understanding of experimental design
• Identifies servicing requirements and failure modes of equipment
• Effectively uses information technology systems to generate relevant output and communicate results
• Identifies the salient issues in a problem
• Possesses rote problem solving ability with some analytic ability and understanding of basic statistics
• Good working knowledge of medical device quality & regulatory systems and medical device directives.
• Knowledge of handling chemicals and hazardous materials.

The anticipated hourly rate for this position is $22.00 - $26.00 per hour based on applicant's education and skills.

About Hollister Incorporated

Hollister Incorporated is an independent, employee-owned company that develops, manufactures and markets healthcare products worldwide. The company spearheads the advancement of innovative products for ostomy care, continence care and critical care, and also creates educational support materials for patients and healthcare professionals. Headquartered in Libertyville, Illinois, Hollister has manufacturing and distribution centers on three continents and sells in nearly 80 countries. Hollister is a wholly owned subsidiary of The Firm of John Dickinson Schneider, Inc., and is guided both by its Mission to make life more rewarding and dignified for people who use our products and services and also by its Vision to grow and prosper as an independent, employee-owned company, and in the process, to become better human beings.

EOE Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

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R&D, Technical Writer, Research, Technology