Automation Engineering Intern – Commutable/Local Only

Austin Community College; Bridgewater (MA); On-site; USD 22,730 - 32,373; Part time

Job summary

Austin Community College is offering an Automation Engineering Intern position for Summer 2026. The role requires candidates to reside within commutable distance of the Bridgewater, NJ facility and is compensated at $20.00 per hour.

Responsibilities include establishing digital pipelines for reagent tracking, designing lab automation experiments, and improving quality control workflows. Current undergraduates in relevant STEM fields are encouraged to apply, and candidates must be Pell Grant recipients for the academic year.

Qualifications

• Current undergraduates pursuing relevant degrees, open to 2026 graduates.
• Strong attention to detail and documentation accuracy.
• MUST be a Pell Grant Recipient for the current academic year.

Responsibilities

• Establish a digital pipeline for reagent tracking.
• Design and execute laboratory automation experiments.
• Analyze and implement solutions for quality control workflows.

Skills

CAD modeling (SolidWorks)

3D printing

Systems integration

Liquid handlers

QC assays

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Presentation skills

Education

Current enrollment in Bioengineering, Mechanical Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related STEM field

Job description

Automation Engineering Intern - Commutable/Local Only

Automation Engineering Intern position available for Summer 2026. Candidates must permanently reside or have confirmed housing within commutable distance of the Bridgewater, New Jersey facility. Compensation is $20.00 per hour.

Responsibilities

• Establish a digital pipeline for reagent tracking, identify outstanding stability data, and design/execute laboratory automation experiments.
• Design, prototype, and test physical and technical solutions for consumable loading/unloading, heat extraction, utility carts, and hardware management.
• Analyze, design, and implement system-level solutions to improve the efficiency, compliance, and ergonomics of complex quality control workflows using Lean/6 sigma principles.

Qualifications

• Current undergraduates pursuing a degree in Bioengineering, Mechanical Engineering, Systems Engineering, or a related STEM field (open to 2026 graduates).
• Interest or exposure to CAD modeling (SolidWorks), 3D printing, systems integration, liquid handlers, or QC assays. An interest in GMP manufacturing and highly regulated environments is a plus.
• Strong attention to detail, robust documentation accuracy, excellent communication/presentation skills, and a strong growth mindset.
• MUST be a Pell Grant Recipient for the current academic year and live within commutable distance of the Bridgewater, NJ facility.