2027 Summer Intern - Systems & Hardware Development
About The Position
The Systems & Hardware Development Chapter at Roche designs, integrates, and sustains automated diagnostic instrumentation for pathology labs to advance cancer care. The team includes mechanical, electrical, systems, and material science engineers and technicians, and supports the full product lifecycle, from concept and verification and validation testing through manufacturing and on-market support. This 12-week, full-time paid internship is based on-site in Tucson, Arizona, with program start dates in May or June 2027. Under the guidance and supervision of experienced engineers, the intern learns and applies company concepts, policies, and procedures; follows standard practices; and contributes to projects of limited to moderate scope. The intern participates in technical team activities, collaborates on engineering projects, presents and discusses data, shares knowledge, suggests process improvements, and assists in reducing patentable inventions to practice. The internship provides hands-on experience applying classroom knowledge to real-world engineering projects. Interns learn data-driven decision-making, engineering design methodologies, analytical techniques, and aspects of Design Control, including engineering, requirements, risk management, detailed design, prototyping, integration, testing, and release. Interns receive guidance and support to develop their skills and contribute to the team. A location-based stipend is provided to help with internship costs. Relocation benefits are not available. The expected pay range for the Arizona primary location is $25.00–$52.00 per hour, determined by experience, qualifications, geographic location, and other job-related factors permitted by law. The position qualifies for paid holiday time off benefits.
Requirements
- Be an enrolled student pursuing a bachelor's degree, master's degree, or PhD.
- Be pursuing a degree in systems engineering, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, computer science, cell and molecular biology, ecology and evolutionary biology, neuroscience, physiology, microbiology, computational biology, chemistry, biochemistry, or another science- or engineering-related discipline.
- Be familiar with searching technical literature.
- Have basic knowledge of and ability to use word-processing, spreadsheet, graphical, and presentation software applications.
- Understand basic systems engineering techniques and principles.
- Be able to follow detailed directions and learn from supervision.
- Have an interest in increasing quality and promoting a "Quality First Time" mindset.
Nice To Haves
- Prior internship or coursework in science or engineering.
- Excellent communication, collaboration, and interpersonal skills.
- Complement Roche's culture and standards of Integrity, Courage, and Passion.
Responsibilities
- Learn and apply company concepts, policies, and procedures.
- Follow standard practices under the guidance and supervision of experienced engineers.
- Work on projects of limited to moderate scope, reviewing identifiable factors when analyzing situations or data.
- Participate in technical team activities and collaborate with team members on engineering projects.
- Present and discuss data within the group and contribute to team knowledge sharing.
- Suggest improvements to work processes and overall efficiency.
- Assist in reducing patentable inventions to practice.
Benefits
- Paid internship with a location-based stipend to help alleviate costs associated with the internship.
- Paid holiday time off benefits.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
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