R&D Engineering Internship (12 Month FTC)

Job title: R&D Engineering Intern – 12 Month Fixed Term Contract (students finishing 2nd year of university looking for a placement year)

Start: 30th June 2025

Department: R&D

Location: Hybrid Working (Eastleigh, Hampshire office and home based)

Working hours: Monday – Friday, 8:30-4:30

Closing date for applications: Friday 20th December 2024

A brighter future awaits you

CooperVision is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of soft contact lenses with a presence in over 100 countries. Being part of CooperVision means helping improve the way people see each day. It’s more than making contact lenses, it’s about giving lens wearers freedom and confidence to move about their daily lives. We’re all about bright futures – for our people and those who wear our contact lenses.

At CooperVision, we’re big on belonging. Everyone’s contribution counts, and that’s why inclusion and diversity are so important. It isn’t just the right thing to do; it’s what makes our company the best it can be. We are committed to creating an inclusive and engaging workplace. Our Employee Resource Groups offer employees to grow within a safe and inclusive space. So be yourself, whoever you are, and let’s achieve amazing things together.

Job summary – What to expect: 

As the R&D Engineering Intern of our Process Innovation Team, you will interact with R&D personnel, regulatory teams, manufacturing and their support function. You will have the ability to get involved in a variety of submicron manufacturing processes supporting mass production of regulated medical devices. You will contribute to a new product development that are heading for commercialisation as well as long term future research programmes. 

• To participate in the prototyping, development and verification of new products, making use of appropriate data analysis tools/models where required.
• To design and fabricate prototype jigs for bench-top/small scale trials.
• To identify new methods of product development, and improve existing methods and techniques, to guide process control.
• To assist in the identification of improvement areas and to improve accordingly using a data driven approach.
• Design of experiments, data analysis and reporting. To include hands-on management of trials.
• Writing of technical reports.
• To ensure all staff use the protective equipment provided and follow laid down safety procedures.
• Understand and implement the ‘Change Control’ procedures ensuring all procedures are kept up to date.

About you:

We are looking for someone with a Passion and interest in developing cutting edge innovative processes in the medical device field.

We are looking for someone with:

• Mechanical Engineering/physical science background.
• Ability to apply technical knowledge Strong analytical skills / use of statistical methods and software tools.
• Effective communicator with the ability to communicate across all levels.
• Strong problem-solving skills 
• Good presentation and report writing skills.
• Software programming skills (e.g. VB, MATLAB or others)

Education:

• Currently undertaking an undergraduate degree in Mechanical Engineering / R&D / Physical Science or a closely related degree, and plan on pursuing a career in a related field.

What we offer:

You’ll receive competitive compensation and a fantastic benefits package including; 25 days holiday, pension scheme, healthcare cover, life assurance, access to our Wellness Platform to support you in mental health and wellbeing, a discounted contact lens scheme and much more!

What you can expect:

As a CooperVision employee, you’ll be welcomed into a diverse and progressive global business. We appreciate how important fostering a diverse and inclusive culture is and how different perspectives add value and contribute to our success. With our CooperPride, African Descent, Woman’s Impact Network and Mind Body and Wellbeing Employee Resource Groups, we offer opportunities for employees to learn and grow within an inclusive and safe space.

If you like what you see, take the first step towards your Brighter Future and apply today! All suitably qualified applicants will receive equal consideration and opportunities from CooperVision.

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