2027 Summer Intern - Systems & Hardware Development
About The Position
The Systems & Hardware Development Chapter at Roche Tissue Diagnostics designs, integrates, and sustains automated in-vitro diagnostic systems for pathology labs to advance cancer care. The team brings together mechanical, electrical, systems, and material science engineers and technicians, and supports the product lifecycle from concept and verification and validation testing through manufacturing and on-market support. This on-site internship is located in Tucson. The intern will learn and apply systems engineering concepts in the design and development of complex in-vitro diagnostic systems using assay reagents. The position provides exposure to feasibility, characterization, and requirements elicitation, as well as company concepts, policies, and procedures. Under the guidance and supervision of experienced engineers, the intern will follow standard practices, collect and present data, and discuss findings with the group to contribute to team knowledge sharing. The paid internship lasts 12 weeks and is full-time at 40 hours per week, with a summer start date in May or June. A location-based stipend is provided to help alleviate internship costs. Interns take ownership of challenging, impactful, business-critical projects and work with biotechnology industry professionals. Relocation benefits are not available. The expected salary range for the primary location of Arizona is $25.00–$46.00; actual pay depends on experience, qualifications, geographic location, and other job-related factors permitted by law. The position also qualifies for paid holiday time off benefits.
Requirements
- Be an enrolled student pursuing a Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD degree.
- Pursue an engineering degree in Systems, Mechanical, Chemical, Biomedical, Material Science, or an equivalent field.
- Entry-level experience; prior engineering internship or coursework.
- Understanding of basic engineering techniques and principles.
- Ability to follow detailed directions and learn from supervision.
- Interest in increasing quality and promoting a “Quality First Time” mindset.
- Ability to solve problems individually and in teams.
Nice To Haves
- Excellent communication, collaboration, and interpersonal skills.
- Alignment with Roche's cultural standards of Integrity, Courage, and Passion.
- High degree of flexibility and proactiveness.
Responsibilities
- Learn and apply systems engineering concepts in the design and development of complex in-vitro diagnostic systems using assay reagents.
- Learn about feasibility, characterization, and requirements elicitation in systems engineering.
- Learn and apply company concepts, policies, and procedures.
- Follow standard practices under the guidance and supervision of experienced engineers.
- Collect, present, and discuss data within the group to contribute to team knowledge sharing.
- Take ownership of challenging and impactful business-critical projects.
Benefits
- Paid internship with a location-based stipend.
- Paid holiday time off.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
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