Manufacturing Engineering Intern (P-4927)

10x Genomics • Pleasanton, CA

2d • $30 - $35 • Onsite

About The Position

As a Manufacturing Engineer Intern at 10x Genomics, you will play a direct role in scaling our production capabilities. This internship would be part of the Reagent & Consumable Manufacturing team. This 10-12 week program is designed for a technical "doer" who is eager to apply engineering principles to real-world manufacturing challenges. You will focus on identifying, justifying, and implementing automation solutions that enhance process efficiency, ensuring our transformative products reach researchers with speed and precision.

Requirements

• Able to commit to a full-time internship program for 10-12 weeks during summer of 2026
• Currently enrolled as a Junior or Senior in an undergraduate program, or a recent graduate with a Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related technical field.
• Demonstrated experience designing or implementing process automation through previous internships, academic projects, or lab work.
• Experience using data to identify process inefficiencies and proposing hardware or software-based solutions.
• Ability to document technical workflows and present project proposals to engineering leadership.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with CAD software (e.g., SolidWorks) for designing custom fixtures or tooling.
• Familiarity with automated visual inspection systems or liquid handling robotics.
• Basic understanding of Lean Manufacturing principles.

Responsibilities

• Identify Automation Opportunities: Audit existing manual manufacturing workflows - such as labeling, dispensing, and visual inspections - to pinpoint bottlenecks.
• Build Business Cases: Quantify the potential ROI, time savings, and quality improvements for proposed automation projects to gain stakeholder buy-in.
• Execute Technical Projects: Lead the end-to-end implementation of 1-2 small-scale automation tools or systems (e.g., automating tube dispenses or label application).
• Validate Solutions: Perform testing and verification of new tools to ensure they meet manufacturing specifications and quality standards.
• Collaborate Cross-Functionally: Work alongside the manufacturing and quality teams to ensure seamless integration of new hardware or software tools into the production line.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees