Santen is a specialized pharmaceutical company with a 130-year heritage focused exclusively on ophthalmology. With sales in over 60 countries, Santen's 4,000 global employees work to deliver life-changing therapies that make hope a reality for people facing vision impairment and loss. Santen Inc., located in Emeryville, CA (North America HQ), contributes important research & development and commercialization efforts.
Job Description This is a hands-on position providing support to engineering projects, and manufacturing production area including new equipment qualification, production processes and inspection methods validation, labeling, packaging and continuous process improvements.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND KEY DELIVERABLES : Assist Engineers with the development of new processes, test methods and fixtures. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand product requirements and contribute to the development of design solutions. Support implementing ergonomic improvements for the cleanroom. Contribute to the continuous improvement of engineering processes and workflows. Support the creation and review of 3D models and technical drawings using SolidWorks CAD software. Conduct research and analysis on materials and technologies suitable for medical device applications. Assist in conducting design/process verification and validation tests to ensure compliance with regulatory standards. Document and maintain engineering records, including design changes, test results, and technical reports. Assist engineers and scientists as they create, modify, and test products and processes. Support development and implementation for manufacturing/quality procedures. Prepare and conduct engineering experiments/DOE Manage data entry for process monitoring activities. Provide support to quality/engineering team for CAPAs, NCRs, Deviations and SCARs Qualifications Looking for applicants who are: Actively pursuing at a minimum a Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering or a related academic field is required. Enrolled (not necessarily taking classes) at an accredited college/university during the internship period with a minimum G.P.A. of 3.0 is required. Self-motivated individual interested in gaining hands-on experience and who had shown interest in development of innovative technologies. Data driven, attentive to detail, highly organized, and able to manage multiple tasks and assignments. Understand basic applied statistics, statistical sampling plans, and statistical process control. Strong computer skills in the MS office products Ability to work effectively in a team environment Good technical writing and organization skills Preferred experience in molding, extrusion and/or packaging Preferred experience in development and interpretation of SOPs, Work Instructions (WIs) and engineering drawings Available to work full-time (40 hours/week) during the internship period is required Legally authorized to work in the United States and not require sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H1-B status) now or in the future. Able to follow safety and environmental policies and procedures, supporting department objectives, and demonstrate and maintain behavioral standards in line with company standards and policy. Additional Information Compensation for this position is $24/hour and is expected to be 40 hours per week.
This is a Summer internship with a term of ~12 weeks .
Grow your career at Santen A career at Santen is an opportunity to make a difference. Through our long-term vision outlined in Santen 2030, we are committed to be a Social Innovator - addressing the social and economic needs of people with visual impairments. We have team members around the world using their diverse talents to unlock new modalities and drive innovations for patient outcomes, education and treatment. At Santen, we believe in empowering all our team members with flexible ways of working and a highly inclusive work environment.
The Santen Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to building diverse teams and ensuring a safe and inclusive physical and virtual workplace for every one of our team members. All employment decisions are based on business needs, role requirements and individual qualifications regardless of race, color, ethnicity, national origin/ancestry, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity/ expression, age, disability, medical condition, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
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