BD Engineering Development Program

About the role

BD’s Engineering Development Program (EDP) is a three-year rotational program for new engineering graduates. Participants rotate through three different BD businesses across the U.S., working alongside R&D engineers on cross-functional teams to design, develop, and manufacture a wide range of medical devices. After completing the program, EDPs transition into a full-time R&D position based on their interests and business needs.

As an EDP, you will:

• Work under the supervision of an R&D manager to develop and maintain medical technology and devices.
• Design, develop, and test medical devices while adhering to medical device regulations and quality processes.
• Collaborate with stakeholders, analysts, scientists, and teams in quality, regulatory, and marketing to address patient and healthcare provider needs.
• Participate in design reviews, device testing, and provide regular status updates.

Potential rotation locations include: Vernon Hills, IL; Irvine, CA; Brea, CA; Salt Lake City, UT; Franklin Lakes, NJ; Warwick, RI; Tempe, AZ; Research Triangle Park, NC; Durham, NC; San Diego, CA; Covington, GA; Louisville, CO.

Requirements

• New engineering graduate with a BS or MS in Mechanical, Biomedical (Bioengineering), Materials, Electrical, Chemical, or a related discipline.
• Expected graduation date between August 2026 and June 2027.
• Excellent academic record.
• Relevant internship or co-op experience.
• Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Willingness to relocate annually during the three-year program.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without restriction as to duration.

Skills

• Critical decision-making using basic engineering principles.
• Ability to lead teams and participate in cross-functional projects.
• Results and goal-oriented mindset.
• Development of innovative ideas for the organization.
• Professional working relationships with internal and external customers.
• Technical support on components, materials, systems, processes, and equipment.
• Experience writing technical protocols and reports.
• Basic engineering cost analysis and CAD knowledge.
• Proficiency in product design and prototyping using Material Science, Mechanical Engineering, and/or Bioengineering principles.
• Demonstrated comprehension of basic comparative statistics.

Benefits

At BD, we reward, support, and develop our associates through a comprehensive Total Rewards program, including:

• A performance-based culture with competitive compensation and benefits.
• Regular reviews of salary or hourly rate ranges, influenced by factors such as location and role requirements.
• On-site collaboration with a minimum of 4 days per week in-office for most roles, fostering creativity, innovation, and effective problem-solving.

Info Sessions

Join us for a virtual info session to learn more about the EDP:

• August 26, 2026, 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM EST: Register here
• September 10, 2026, 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM EST: Register here
• September 16, 2026, 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM EST: Register here