Internship - Mechanical Engineer

Danaher Corporation • Loveland, CO

20h • Onsite

About The Position

Bring more to life. Are you ready to accelerate your potential and make a real difference within life sciences, diagnostics and biotechnology? At Beckman Coulter Life Sciences, one of Danaher’s 15+ operating companies, our work saves lives—and we’re all united by a shared commitment to innovate for tangible impact. You’ll thrive in a culture of belonging where you and your unique viewpoint matter. And by harnessing Danaher’s system of continuous improvement, you help turn ideas into impact – innovating at the speed of life. At Beckman Coulter Life Sciences, we know time is the most critical facet in the laboratory today: time to get life-saving therapies to patients faster; reclaiming time by automating tedious manual workflows; and saving time spent addressing erroneous or complex results. We are partners in time and accelerate answers to critical questions through the power of automation. We develop innovations for scientists by scientists, with many of our 3,300+ global colleagues coming from the laboratory. It’s all part of our time-tested approach to bringing meaningful innovations at the speed of life since 1935. And we’re just beginning. Working together, let’s put our time and talents together to advance human health for tomorrow. Learn about the Danaher Business System which makes everything possible. As an intern, you will join a highly collaborative R&D team developing and supporting analytical instruments that integrate optics, fluidics, electronics, automation, and software to deliver high‑confidence scientific insights. In this role, you will have the opportunity to:

Requirements

• Undergraduate student entering final year of a Mechanical Engineering (or related) bachelor's program.
• Experience with CAD tools such as SolidWorks or CREO.
• Strong foundation in mechanical engineering principles (statics, dynamics, materials, fluids, thermodynamics, etc.).
• Demonstrated teamwork, communication skills, and ability to collaborate effectively.

Nice To Haves

• Hands‑on experience with prototyping, machining, 3D printing, or assembly.
• Familiarity with Python, MATLAB, or similar tools for data acquisition and analysis.
• Exposure to optics, microfluidics, sensors/actuators, or lab automation.
• Experience documenting engineering work in structured formats (drawings, test logs, reports).
• Familiarity with Biological Lab safety expectations and basic equipment (microscope, centrifuges, pipettes)

Responsibilities

• Mechanical & Electromechanical Design Assist with mechanical component and subsystem design, including CAD modeling of assemblies used in prototype instrumentation.
• Support the design and modeling of test fixtures for validating components and subsystems in life‑science instruments.
• Fluidics, Optics & System Integration Contribute to development and refinement of fluidic assemblies, optical components, and small motion mechanisms.
• Assist with prototype assembly, debugging, and performance characterization during system integration activities.
• Testing, Experiments & Data Analysis Execute mechanical, thermal, and fluidic tests on prototypes and existing designs following documented procedures.
• Acquire and analyze experimental data to evaluate precision, repeatability, and reliability of subsystems.
• Documentation & Engineering Support Create and maintain engineering documentation including CAD revisions, test reports, and development notes.
• Present findings and recommendations to engineering teams and participate in design reviews.

Benefits

• Direct involvement in real R&D projects with measurable impact.
• Skill development in mechanical design, testing methodologies, and multi‑disciplinary instrumentation engineering.
• Mentorship from experienced engineers and opportunities to present technical work.
• Exposure to cutting‑edge life‑science tools used worldwide in biologics and bioprocess research.
• Compensation: Competitive, based on experience and academic level

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern