2027 Summer Intern

About the Role

The Systems & Hardware Development Chapter at Roche designs, integrates, and sustains automated diagnostic instrumentation for pathology labs. This internship offers hands-on experience in engineering projects, applying classroom knowledge to real-world scenarios. The internship is 12-weeks, full-time (40 hours per week) and paid, with program start dates in May/June.

The Opportunity

• Learns and applies company concepts, policies, and procedures.
• Follows standard practices under the guidance and supervision of experienced engineers.
• Works on projects of limited to moderate scope.
• Participates in technical team activities and collaborates with team members on various engineering projects.
• Presents and discusses data within the group.
• Makes suggestions to improve work processes and overall efficiency.
• Assists in the reduction to practice of patentable inventions.

What You Will Learn

• Data-driven decision making.
• Engineering design methodologies and best practices.
• Advanced analytical techniques and best practices.
• Multiple aspects of Design Control relating to Engineering, Requirements, Risk Management, Detailed Design, Prototyping, Integration, Testing and Release.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Must be pursuing a Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD Degree (enrolled student).
• Required Majors: Systems engineering, Mechanical engineering, Electrical engineering, Computer Science, Cell & Molecular Biology, Ecology & Evolutionary Biology, Neuroscience, Physiology, Microbiology, Computational Biology, Chemistry, Biochemistry or any science/engineering related discipline.
• Familiarity with searching technical literature.
• Basic knowledge of and ability to use word processing, spreadsheets, graphical, and presentation software applications.
• Understanding of basic systems engineering techniques and principles.
• Ability to follow detailed directions and learn from supervision.
• An interest in increasing quality and promoting a "Quality First Time" mindset.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, And Qualifications

• Entry level; prior internship or coursework in science or engineering preferred.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and interpersonal skills.

Additional Information

• This position is located in Tucson on-site.
• A stipend will be provided to help alleviate costs associated with the internship.
• Ownership of challenging and impactful business-critical projects.
• Work with some of the most talented people in the biotechnology industry.
• Interns will receive guidance and support.
• This position qualifies for paid holiday time off benefits.
• Relocation benefits are not available.
• The expected salary range for this position based on the primary location of Arizona is $25.00-$52.00/hour.