Mechanical/Materials R&D Intern

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Position Summary:
This position is for an 8-16 month research and development intern who will perform a variety of engineering tasks in support of UV technology development.

Accountabilities:
Research, experiment, and test new technologies related to UVC Technology
Write engineering test protocols and reports
Support senior engineers with research, design, experiment setup, and development
Perform bench-scale and pilot-scale water treatment tests (80% onsite lab work)
Willing to work with Ultraviolet light while prioritizing health and safety [

Critical competencies:
Quickly learns when faced with new challenges; strives to enhance his/her knowledge and skills, undeterred by the knowledge that some lessons are learned from setbacks.
Motivated by the challenge of new work; comfortable with ambiguity; proactively seeks answers.
Initiates and participates in the thoughtful use of Danaher Business System tools.
Strives to deliver the highest quality output and collaborates with the team to deliver on shared goals.
Takes initiative to practice and apply new skills to continuously improve performance and is accountable for meeting commitments.
Understands the shared purpose and how daily work is an important contribution to meeting these goals.
Behaves in ways that are aligned with the Danaher Values.
Seeks feedback regarding strengths and weaknesses; is not defensive; acts on feedback; and provides balanced feedback when asked.

Qualifications required:
Engineering or science student who has completed 2nd or 3rd year with a preference to mechanical, materials, and chemical focus
Experience designing, building, and testing prototypes
Creativity, problem-solving, and attention to detail
Excellent written and verbal communications skills
Ability to learn new tools and technologies quickly

Experience with any of the following is an asset:
Experience with design sprints, DFMEA’s, risk analysis, validation testing, and project management.
Optical measurement and design
Materials degradation testing
Ultraviolet light and Microbiology
Working in a chemistry lab
SolidWorks or similar experience
Experience with electrical drawings

The above are not intended to be an all-inclusive list of the duties, responsibilities and requirements of the job described. Rather, they are intended to describe the general nature of the job.

When you join us, you’ll also be joining Danaher’s global organization, where 69,000 people wake up every day determined to help our customers win. As an associate, you’ll try new things, work hard, and advance your skills with guidance from dedicated leaders, all with the support of powerful Danaher Business System tools and the stability of a tested organization.

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