R&D Product Development Intern
At TE, you will unleash your potential working with people from diverse backgrounds and industries to create a safer, sustainable and more connected world.
TE Connectivity is a global industrial technology leader creating a safer, sustainable, productive, and connected future. Our broad range of connectivity and sensor solutions, proven in the harshest environments, enable advancements in transportation, industrial applications, medical technology, energy, data communications and the home. With approximately 85,000 employees, including more than 8,000 engineers, working alongside customers in approximately 140 countries, TE ensures that EVERY CONNECTION COUNTS. Learn more at www.te.com and on LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter.
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Segment, Business Unit or Corporate Group
This position will be part of the MEDICAL BUSINESS UNIT--Medical's vision is to be the partner of choice for the design and manufacturing of medical devices.
Work Location
The location for this position is Plymouth, MN (5905 Trenton Lane N, Plymouth, MN 55442).
Job Overview
As an Intern in the Medical Business Unit, you will:
- Work with Senior Engineers to develop our next generation of products
- Understanding customer requirements and translating them into cost-effective designs
- Helping with test planning and execution
Responsibilities
- Participate in Root Cause Failure Analysis (RCFA) process to identify root cause and determine corrective actions to prevent recurrence of equipment failure
- Design and coordinate standard engineering tests and experiments
- Design, procure, and fabricate tooling and fixtures
- Assist in planning, organization, and conducting all aspects of technical studies
- Lead one or more projects that will be started and completed within the Internship
- Assist in writing Manufacturing Process Instructions
- Provide engineering support for other departments as needed
- Prepare and complete a presentation to the department at the end of the internship showing your projects and achievements
You’re the kind of person we are looking for if you are:
- Currently pursuing a BA/BS Degree in Biomedical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or Plastics/Polymer Engineering from an accredited college or university
- Have previous internship or large project experience
- Authorized to work in the U.S. without requiring sponsorship now or in the future
Competencies
Compensation
What TE Connectivity Internship Program offers
TE has a robust internship program that provides our interns with an abundance of resources to feel included as part of our Team. Every summer we coordinate various educational and networking events for our interns. The TE University Relations team will be hosting virtual meetups, information sessions, tours, skill building presentations, and topping it off with National Intern Day celebration activities.
A unique employee resource group we have is the Young Professionals Employee Resource Group (ERG). This group is committed to creating a highly engaged and empowered cross-functional network of young professionals by placing high value in Professional Development, Networking Opportunities and Community Involvement to drive the success of our interns.
In addition to the ERG, we also provide our interns with complete access to our internal library of self-lead courses. These courses include academies like leadership to help the interns develop their development in becoming future leaders at our organization. To help with their professional growth, we provide access to Mentors via our NAVIGATE platform. Mentors serve as a guide to navigate the organization and provide additional support in their career endeavors at the company. Our program provides a holistic experience for interns that targets professional development and personal growth.
Our internship program typically runs May thru August and gives students the opportunity to work on projects that contribute to the success of their team and build on their classroom experience. Throughout the 10–12-week program, interns will be provided with:
Timeline
TE Connectivity recruits on campus between September and March for New Grad (FT), Rotational, Internship and Co-op positions beginning in May. Once you have applied to a position, your resume and application will be reviewed. If you are selected to move to the next step in the application process, you will be contacted by a recruiter. Once you accept an offer, the onboarding process will begin in January for interns who have committed to offers in the fall semester and upon acceptance for interns who have committed to offers in the spring semester.
EOE, Including Disability/Vets