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Intern, Instrument Hardware Engineering

United States, Pleasanton · Job Posted January 20, 2026
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We are seeking an outstanding Summer Intern to join our Instrument HW Engineering group focusing on R&D system performance and reliability. As an intern, you will be involved in the product development process, supporting the group responsible for ensuring we deliver best-in-class hardware products. You will work in a demanding multidisciplinary environment, enjoying hands-on hardware development and data analysis.

Job Responsibility

  • Support instrument workflow testing and conduct sophisticated statistical data analysis to determine the long-term performance and reliability of our next-generation platforms
  • Take ownership of focused projects to investigate instrument issues relevant to your background, driving the investigation from root-cause analysis to solution
  • Conceptualize and implement custom hardware tests and experimental designs (DOE) on R&D instruments to optimize system performance
  • Coordinate your designs and findings with other key functions, including Mechanical, Electrical, Optical, and Computational groups
  • Rapidly pick up new technologies and use them to troubleshoot complex electromechanical and fluidic systems
  • Identify and implement test process improvements that will help set the high standards for our technical development

Requirements

  • Currently an undergraduate student entering your 4th year or a recent graduate within the last 3 months
  • pursuing a degree in an engineering discipline (Mechanical, Electrical, Materials, Mechatronics, etc)
  • Strong background in HW engineering principles including thermodynamics, fluid dynamics, analog circuits & sensors, mechatronics
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills and familiarity with statistical analysis
  • Proficiency in Python or similar scripting languages
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills and a desire to work in a collaborative, cross-functional environment
  • Self-motivated with a desire to be part of a rapidly evolving organization and a "can-do" attitude for hands-on hardware testing

Nice to have

  • Proficiency in SolidWorks
  • Familiarity with statistical software like JMP or Minitab
  • Exposure to biomolecular assays and gene sequencing technology

What we offer

  • Generous time off
  • Competitive and comprehensive health benefits package
  • Competitive easy-to-use benefits that promote wellbeing
  • Family friendly policies like parental leave
  • Award-Winning Workplace

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