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At Battelle, interns and co-ops make an impact through hands-on learning and exciting and challenging projects. Our interns are an integral part of the teams they support and will feel like they are a true, valued team member. We recognize and appreciate the value and contributions of individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences and welcome all qualified individuals to apply.

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Job Summary

We are currently seeking a Medical Devices Mechanical Engineering Intern for Summer 2025 . This position is located in Columbus, Ohio.

Application deadline: October 18th

The Medical Devices group is hired by external companies from startups to Fortune 100 companies to assist them with their product development needs. Clients choose to work with us because of a proven track record for developing innovative and marketable solutions to challenging technical problems. The Mechanical Engineer Co-op will be an integral part of the multi-disciplinary teams that we form around each project. A large focus for the group is on medical device development. This has included projects for mass produced drug delivery devices, immunodiagnostic systems, surgery tools, large scale imaging systems, and more. Regardless of whether the device is in the user’s hands or part of a larger system of care, they all are driven by the same ambition - to positively affect the user’s health outcome.

Our team-based approach means you will work side-by-side with Electrical, Software, and Systems Engineers; Electrical and Mechanical Designers and Technicians; Industrial Designers and Human Factors Engineers; Material Scientists, and any other disciplines needed for each project.  Your coworkers will range from other co-ops and new graduates all the way to those with 30+ years of experience.  The unique backgrounds and work experiences brought by each team member lends diversity to the development process, which results in both product innovation as well as an engaging work environment.

We believe that internships are a vital part of your education and growth as an engineer.  Therefore we work hard to assign work experiences that not only build upon your previous classes, but also provide some context for the coursework to come. This position will also include an introduction to the numerous other disciplines and skillsets that typically comprise a project team such that the candidate will gain a more complete understanding of how mechanical design fits into the overall product development process.

Responsibilities

Intern activities may include some or all of the following:

The successful candidate will envision, design, and test devices and systems for medical and consumer applications including:

• Supporting team members in developing mechanical products, subsystems and/or components

• Gaining hands-on experience through assembly and testing work in the lab

• Communicating results and progress using written and oral communication to the project team

• Participating in other facets of product development such as concept generation, prototyping, analysis, etc. as much as project workload and the candidate’s abilities allow.

Key Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree in a Mechanical Engineering curriculum and currently enrolled in an ABET-accredited university

• Sophomore standing or higher

• Experience using SolidWorks and/or Creo mechanical drawing tools

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

• Demonstrated initiative to be a self-starter with a desire to learn that extends beyond the classroom

• Proven ability to successfully work independently or as part of a larger team

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office software 

• Related work experience (paid or unpaid) is preferred.

• A positive attitude and willingness to take on technical challenges.

• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office software including Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint.

• Must be available to work 40 hours/week.

• Applicants for this position must be a U.S. Person, as defined by U.S. export control laws

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience using FEA tools, such as ANSYS or Abaqus

• Experience in the design and development of medical diagnostic or drug delivery equipment

• Experience with plastics and metal fabrication, injection molding, materials processing, and mechanism design.

• Familiarity with mechanical design under medical device requirements, constraints, and processes.

Preparing You for Career Success

The Battelle intern and co-op program is a great way to increase experience both on a team and as an independent contributor. Ninety-eight percent of internship survey respondents said they felt better prepared to enter the workforce after their Battelle internship and 100% said they were treated with respect by their colleagues.

You will have the opportunity to thrive in a culture that inspires you to:

• Apply your talent to challenging and meaningful projects

• Pursue ideas in scientific and technological discovery

• Collaborate with world-class experts in an inclusive environment

• Become the next generation of scientific leaders and business professionals

Are you ready to help solve the most important challenges of today and tomorrow?

If so, we are ready to support you with:

• Flexible work schedules: Most teams follow a flexible, compressed work schedule that allows for every other Friday off

• Employee Resource Groups that help cultivate an inclusive and welcoming community

• Social and professional networking events with Battelle Senior Leadership and your colleagues

• Opportunities for philanthropic involvement to give back and make an impact in the community

Vaccinations & Safety Protocols

Battelle may require employees, based on job duties, work location, and/or its clients’ requirements to follow certain safety protocols and to be vaccinated against a variety of viruses, bacteria, and diseases as a condition of employment and continued employment and to provide documentation that they are fully vaccinated. If applicable, Battelle will provide reasonable accommodations based on a qualified disability or medical condition through the Americans with Disabilities Act or the Rehabilitation Act or for a sincerely held religious belief under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (and related state laws).

Battelle is an equal opportunity employer. We provide employment and opportunities for advancement, compensation, training, and growth according to individual merit, without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, age, genetic information, disability, veteran-status veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable Federal, state, or local law. Our goal is for each staff member to have the opportunity to grow to the limits of their abilities and to achieve personal and organizational objectives. We will support positive programs for equal treatment of all staff and full utilization of all qualified employees at all levels within Battelle.

The above statements are intended to describe the nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, activities and skills required of staff members. No statement herein is intended to imply any authorities to commit Battelle unless special written permission is granted by Battelle's Legal Department.

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