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The Position

2027 Summer Intern - Systems & Hardware Development

We advance science so that we all have more time with the people we love.

Department Summary

The Systems & Hardware Development Chapter at Roche designs, integrates, and sustains automated diagnostic instrumentation for pathology labs to advance cancer care. Bringing together mechanical, electrical, systems, and material science engineers alongside skilled technicians, the team covers the entire product lifecycle—from concept and V&V testing to manufacturing and on-market support. 

This internship position is located in Tucson on-site.

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 in which analysis of situation or data requires a review of identifiable factors.
• Participates in technical team activities and collaborates with team members on various engineering projects.
• Presents and discusses data within the group, contributing to team knowledge sharing.
• Makes suggestions to improve work processes and overall efficiency.
• Assists in the reduction to practice of patentable inventions.

Program Highlights

• Intensive 12-weeks, full-time (40 hours per week) paid internship.
• Program start dates are in May/June (Summer).
• A stipend, based on location, 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.

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.
• This internship offers the opportunity to gain hands-on experience in engineering projects, applying classroom knowledge in real-world scenarios.

Who You Are

Required Education

You meet one of the following criteria:

• Must be pursuing a Bachelor's Degree (enrolled student).

• Must be pursuing a Master's Degree (enrolled student).

• Must be pursuing a PhD (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. 

Required Skills

• 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.
• Complements our culture and the standards that guide our daily behavior & decisions: Integrity, Courage, and Passion.

Additional Information

• This internship offers the opportunity to gain hands-on experience in engineering projects, applying classroom knowledge in real-world scenarios.
• Interns will receive guidance and support to help them grow their skills and contribute effectively to the team.

Relocation benefits are not available for this job posting. 

The expected salary range for this position based on the primary location of  Arizona is $25.00-$52.00 hour. Actual pay will be determined based on experience, qualifications, geographic location, and other job-related factors permitted by law. This position also qualifies for paid holiday time off benefits.

Who we are

A healthier future drives us to innovate. Together, more than 100’000 employees across the globe are dedicated to advance science, ensuring everyone has access to healthcare today and for generations to come. Our efforts result in more than 26 million people treated with our medicines and over 30 billion tests conducted using our Diagnostics products. We empower each other to explore new possibilities, foster creativity, and keep our ambitions high, so we can deliver life-changing healthcare solutions that make a global impact.

Let’s build a healthier future, together.

Roche is an equal opportunity employer. It is our policy and practice to employ, promote, and otherwise treat any and all employees and applicants on the basis of merit, qualifications, and competence. The company's policy prohibits unlawful discrimination, including but not limited to, discrimination on the basis of Protected Veteran status, individuals with disabilities status, and consistent with all federal, state, or local laws.

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