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2026 Summer Intern - Digital Pathology Instrumentation
We advance science so that we all have more time with the people we love.
Department Summary
Production of Digital Pathology slide scanners. Our reliable and high quality slide scanners provide high-resolution images that pathology labs can trust. The primary responsibilities of the team revolves around developing innovative opto-electromechanical instrument with intuitive software workflow that produce high quality scans and provide consistent, reproducible images with a low rescan rate.
This team interfaces with all levels of the company and collaborates with engineering, software, marketing, manufacturing, quality, purchasing, regulatory, service, and contract manufacturer as well as other cross functional teams. This team also manages testing and qualifying of systems to verify they meet design requirements and industry standards.
This internship position is located in Santa Clara, on-site.
The Opportunity
Contribute to the design, build and test of a proof of concept test automation project to support existing released software product.
Opportunities to work on mechanical and electrical prototyping dependent on project progress.
Opportunities to work on quality improvement projects that directly impact existing released software product dependent on project progress.
Collaborate cross functionally with other teams/engineers on planning and execution of tasks.
Provide support to software developer, mechanical engineer and systems engineer.
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.
Who You Are
Required Education
You meet one of the following criteria:
Must be pursuing a Bachelor's Degree (enrolled student).
Must have attained a Bachelor's Degree (not currently enrolled in a graduate program).
Required Majors: Biomedical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or Computer Science or related field.
Required Skills:
Strong verbal and written skills, and be able to write documentation and reports in a structured format.
Comfortable operating sophisticated computer and instrumentation equipment/hardware.
Basic engineering laboratory skills.
Programming experience in C/C++, Matlab, Python, or other programming languages.
Experience with working with Raspberry Pi or Arduino electronic boards.
Knowledge of test protocols development, optomechanical design and assembly, electromechanical assembly.
Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Qualifications
Excellent communication, collaboration, and interpersonal skills.
Complements our culture and the standards that guide our daily behavior & decisions: Integrity, Courage, and Passion.
Relocation benefits are not available for this job posting.
The expected salary range for this position based on the primary location of California is $45.00 per 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.
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.
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