Intern, R&D

Are you interested in working for an organization that is making a difference in people’s lives every day?  We are a medical devices company that develops innovative neuroendovascular technologies for the treatment of vascular disease.  We are 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 (Human Resources), HR Communications, Talent Development, Marketing, R&D, Manufacturing, Quality, Regulatory, Accounting, and more. 

R&D Intern 

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 degrees include: 

• Mechanical Engineering 

• Biomechanical Engineering 

• Electrical Engineering 

• Chemical Engineering 

• Manufacturing Engineering 

• Industrial Engineering 

• Data Science/Analytics 

• Materials Sciences 

• Computer Sciences 

• Chemistry 

Typical 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 

• Fixture designs 

• Development of documentations 

• Case Studies Support 

• Risk Management 

Required Qualifications  

1. Working toward a bachelor's or master's degree in mechanical, Materials, Biomedical, Electrical, Chemical Engineering or other related disciplines.  

2. Creative, inquisitive and demonstrates a strong desire to “build” and “create” (i.e. robotics, mechanical repair, construction).  

3. Demonstrated experience reading & preparing technical documentation.  

4. Computer experience and skills including MS Word, Excel and CAD.  

Desired Qualifications  

1. Strong analytical capability and organization skills  

2. Coursework in 2-D/3-D drawings  

3. Knowledge of SolidWorks  

4. Good interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively in a team environment and autonomously.  

5. Knowledge of medical device materials and processes: adhesives, plastics/polymers, metals, laser-welding, laser-cutting, braiding, and lamination.  

6. 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.  
  
   

EEO 
We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, gender, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, marital status or any other characteristics protected by law.  
 
Fair Chance Ordinance 

If you are applying to perform work for Terumo Neuro in any position which will involve performing at least two (2) hours of work on average each week within the unincorporated areas of Los Angeles County, you can find here a list of all material job duties of the specific job position which Terumo Neuro reasonably believes that criminal history may have a direct, adverse and negative relationship potentially resulting in the withdrawal of a conditional offer of employment. 

Terumo Neuro will consider for employment qualified job applicants with arrest or conviction records in accordance with the California Fair Chance Act, Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.