Continuous Improvement Engineer Intern

Wondering what's within Beckman Coulter Diagnostics? Take a closer look.

At first glance, you'll see that for more than 80 years we've been dedicated to advancing and optimizing the laboratory to move science and healthcare forward. Join a team where you can be heard, be supported, and always be yourself. We're building a culture that celebrates backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives of all our associates. Look again and you'll see we are invested in you, providing the opportunity to build a meaningful career, be creative, and try new things with the support you need to be successful.

Beckman Coulter Diagnostics is proud to work alongside a community of six fellow Diagnostics Companies at Danaher. Together, we're working at the pace of change to improve patient lives with diagnostic tools that address the world's biggest health challenges. 

Summer Internship Program

The program is a 12-week paid internship immersive experience that provides functional learning working on robust and challenging project work, Executive and Senior leadership engagement, and exposure to Danaher Business System fundamentals. The program culminates with a report-out presentation to leaders from the organization. After successful completion of the program, interns will have the opportunity to return as a full-time associate upon graduation.

This position is part of the Instrument Manufacturing department located in Miami, FL and will be fully on-site. At Beckman Coulter, our vision is to relentlessly reimagine healthcare, one diagnosis at a time.

You will be a part of the manufacturing operations team and report to the Danaher Business Systems Senior Manager, responsible for driving continuous improvement across the site. If you thrive in a dynamic and collaborative role and want to work to build a world-class manufacturing organization-read on.

The Continuous Improvement Engineer Intern for Beckman Coulter Diagnostics is responsible for supporting our efforts to enhance manufacturing efficiency, optimize processes, and uphold the highest standards of product quality and safety. This internship offers a valuable opportunity to gain hands-on experience in lean transformation initiatives.

Responsibilities:

• Assist local teams in the implementation of lean transformation projects aimed at improving process efficiency, reducing waste, and enhancing overall operational effectiveness.
• Gather and analyze data related to manufacturing processes to identify improvement opportunities and measure the effectiveness of changes.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support various projects, ensuring timely execution and delivery. Assist in the planning, coordination, and execution of these projects from concept through implementation.

The essential requirements of the job include:

• Currently pursuing a bachelor's degree in Engineering, preferably in Mechanical, Biomedical, Industrial, or related discipline.
• Strong interest in process improvement, change management, and project management

It would be a plus if you also possess previous experience in:

• Prior coursework and knowledge of Lean Principles and Process Improvement

When you join us, you'll also be joining Danaher's global organization, where 80,000 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.

Danaher Corporation and all Danaher Companies are committed to equal opportunity regardless of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other characteristics protected by law. We value diversity and the existence of similarities and differences, both visible and not, found in our workforce, workplace and throughout the markets we serve. Our associates, customers and shareholders contribute unique and different perspectives as a result of these diverse attributes.

The EEO posters are available here.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform crucial job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us at [email protected] to request accommodation.

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Danaher Corporation and all Danaher Companies are committed to equal opportunity regardless of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other characteristics protected by law. We value diversity and the existence of similarities and differences, both visible and not, found in our workforce, workplace and throughout the markets we serve. Our associates, customers and shareholders contribute unique and different perspectives as a result of these diverse attributes.

The EEO posters are available here.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform crucial job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us at [email protected] to request accommodation.