Medical Device Engineering Placement Student (12 months)

Who We Are

Together, we’re on a mission to make good health more affordable and accessible, to help millions around the world enjoy healthier lives. It’s a mission that bonds our people across nearly 60 countries and a rich, diverse variety of nationalities and backgrounds. Working here means working with the world’s leading manufacturer of generic medicines, and the proud producer of many of the products on the World Health Organization’s Essential Medicines List. Today, at least 200 million people around the world take one of our medicines every single day. An amazing number, but we’re always looking for new ways to continue making a difference, and new people to make a difference with.

The Opportunity

You will be part of Teva’s Combination Products and Devices (CPD) Research and Development (R&D) team, based in Abbots Park, Runcorn. CPD develops needle-based injection devices for delivery of Teva’s sterile liquid medications. Our broad portfolio of both generic and specialty medicines covers a variety of device technologies, Pre-Filled Syringes (PFS), pen injectors and autoinjectors, for the treatment of a wide range of diseases, including anaphylaxis, migraine and diabetes.

This is a unique chance to immerse yourself in the field of medical device and combination product development. You will support the research, design, and development of medical needle-based injection devices, all while learning about the regulations, guidelines, and standards relevant to this industry.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support device engineering activities at various stages of development, from research through design, verification, and validation, and into life-cycle management.
• Follow processes and procedures according to regulations and best practice.
• Support design and process safety risk management activities.
• Collaborate internally within cross-functional departments.
• Support device related design history file activities.
• Support and conduct device testing and produce engineering technical reports.

Who We Are Looking For

• Currently enrolled in an Engineering, Scientific, or other STEM program
• Solid first principals understanding of medical device engineering requirements.
• A great personal interest in medical devices, engineering and technical challenges.
• Capable of operating independently and in a team environment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• 3D spatial awareness and visualization of concepts, mechanisms, and assemblies.
• Exhibit ability in 3D modelling, mathematical modelling and statistical analysis.

What We Offer

• 25 paid holidays per year
• A formal training and development program specific to your placement and department
• Competitive salary
• Hybrid working model

Teva’s Equal Employment Opportunity Commitment

At Teva, we pride ourselves on being a company where we can all thrive, and where everyone feels comfortable being their true self.

Diversity and inclusion sit at the heart of everything we do. By valuing difference, we can be a better employer for our colleagues and provide a better service for our customers and patients. That is why we are constantly looking for ways in which we can learn from each other, embrace what makes us unique and contribute to a fairer society free from discrimination and prejudice.