2027 Summer Intern - Systems Engineer - Instrument Development

Roche; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 34,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid internship

On-site in Tucson

Networking opportunities

Holiday time off benefits

Job summary

Roche in Tucson, AZ, invites applications for a 2027 Summer Intern - Systems Engineer - Instrument Development. This intensive 12-week paid internship runs May/June, on-site in Tucson, offering hands-on hardware development on clinical instruments and exposure to design control practices.

You will learn data-driven decision making, engineering design methodologies, and collaboration across a biotechnology team. Open to undergrad/grad students in engineering fields.

Qualifications

• Must be pursuing a Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD in an engineering field.
• Major: Biomedical, Systems, Mechanical or Electrical Engineering.
• Enrollment as a student and willingness to learn and contribute.

Responsibilities

• Learn and apply company concepts, policies, and procedures.
• Hands-on hardware development experience with on-market instruments.
• Generate concepts, test, and analyze design solutions to address real problems.
• Follow standard engineering practices under supervision.
• Participate in technical assessment reviews and collaborate with team members.
• Present and discuss data within the group and share knowledge.
• Suggest improvements to work processes and overall efficiency.

Skills

Literature review

Word processing

Spreadsheets

Engineering basics

Follow directions

Communication

Education

Pursuing Bachelor's Degree

Pursuing Master's Degree

Pursuing PhD

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

2027 Summer Intern - Systems Engineer - Instrument Development### 2027 Summer Intern - Systems Engineer - Instrument DevelopmentApply: Tucson: Full time: Posted Yesterday: End Date: November 17, 2026 (13 days left to apply): 202610-127766At Roche you can show up as yourself, embraced for the unique qualities you bring. Our culture encourages personal expression, open dialogue, and genuine connections, where you are valued, accepted and respected for who you are, allowing you to thrive both personally and professionally. This is how we aim to prevent, stop and cure diseases and ensure everyone has access to healthcare today and for generations to come. Join Roche, where every voice matters.### ### The Position**2027 Summer Intern - Systems Engineer - Instrument Development** *We advance science so that we all have more time with the people we love.* **Department Summary** The Summer at Roche Intern Program has been developed to provide students with a fun yet rewarding summer through hands-on experience and numerous opportunities to network with other interns as well as employees in the organization. Additionally, we help our students meet their career development and educational goals while potentially building a future with the Roche organization. Leveraging the education you received already, we hope to give you an opportunity to grow and develop with us! This internship position is located in **Tucson, on-site.** **The Opportunity** * Learn and apply company concepts, policies, and procedures.* Hands-on hardware development experience with on-market instruments. Concept generation, testing, and analysis of design solutions to address real problems while satisfying the needs of the business.* Follows standard engineering practices under the guidance and supervision of experienced engineers.* Participate in technical assessment reviews and collaborate with team members on various engineering projects.* Present and discuss data within the group, contributing to team knowledge sharing.* Makes suggestions to improve work processes and overall efficiency. **Program Highlights** * Intensive 12-weeks, full-time (40 hours per week) paid internship.* Program start dates are in May/June (Summer).* Ownership of challenging and impactful business-critical projects.* Work with some of the most talented people in the biotechnology industry. **What you will learn:** * Data driven decision making.* Engineering design methodologies and best practices.* Advanced analytical techniques and best practices.* Multiple aspects of Design Control relating to Engineering, Requirements, Risk Management, Detailed Design, Simulations, Prototyping, Integration, Testing and Release.* This internship offers the opportunity to gain hands-on experience in engineering projects, applying classroom knowledge in real-world scenarios.**Who You Are (Required)** **Required Education**You meet one of the following criteria:* Must be pursuing a Bachelor's Degree (enrolled student).* Must be pursuing a Master's Degree (enrolled student).* Must be pursuing a PhD (enrolled student). **Required Majors:** Biomedical Engineering, Systems Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering. **Required Skills** * Familiarity with searching technical literature.* Basic knowledge of and ability to use word processing, spreadsheets, graphical and presentation software applications.* Understanding of basic engineering techniques and principles.* Ability to follow detailed directions and learn from supervision.* An interest in increasing quality and promoting a \"Quality First Time\" mindset. **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.* Entry level; prior internship or coursework in engineering preferred. **Relocation benefits are not available for this job posting.** The expected salary range for this position based on the primary location of Arizona is $25.00-$46.00 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.