About the role#
This summer internship offers a hands-on opportunity to work within our manufacturing environment in Columbus, Nebraska. You will be paired with a mentor who will guide your project assignments. These projects are designed to align with your academic background while also pushing you to gain experience beyond the classroom. You will apply your technical skills to real-world applications and support our daily business needs.
What you'll do#
- Support high-volume manufacturing operations.
- Perform equipment troubleshooting and root cause analysis.
- Collaborate with your mentor on assigned projects.
- Apply your classroom knowledge to industrial applications.
- Ensure all work complies with BD quality systems and safety regulations.
What you'll need#
- Enrollment in a college mechatronics or equivalent engineering program.
- Completion of your freshman year is preferred.
- At least 18 years of age and legally authorized to work in the United States.
- Availability to work a minimum of eight continuous weeks during the summer.
- Experience or interest in PLC, servo, and vision programming, specifically with Allen-Bradley hardware.
- Familiarity with fabrication and industrial automation.
- Willingness to work at any of our Columbus manufacturing locations.
- Ability to read, write, and converse in English.
Location & details#
- This is a full-time, paid internship based on-site in Columbus, Nebraska.
- The term for this role is Summer 2027.
About BD
BD is a medical technology company that produces medical supplies, laboratory instruments, and diagnostic products. It operates globally to support clinical operations and patient care. The company maintains a workforce of over 46,000 employees. Its headquarters are located in Franklin Lakes, New Jersey.
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