Hardware Engineering Intern

ProteinSimple; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) plans

Employee stock purchase plan

Tuition reimbursement

Paid parental leave

Job summary

ProteinSimple is seeking an intern in Hardware Engineering to support the development of new products and automation solutions. This full-time summer internship requires students currently enrolled in a Bachelor’s degree program in mechanical engineering, physics, or bioengineering. Interns will engage with a dynamic team to enhance their engineering skills.

Benefits include competitive insurance, 401(k) plans, and professional development opportunities. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any protected status.

Qualifications

• Must have completed at minimum the sophomore year of college.
• Ability to work full-time in person during the internship.

Responsibilities

• Document using product lifecycle management system.
• Design, build, and test components in instruments and automation.
• Analyze data and present results.
• Participate in brainstorming meetings.

Skills

Logical thinking

Problem-solving skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Data analysis

Presentation skills

Experience with MS Suite

Familiarity with Python

Familiarity with Arduino

Familiarity with LabVIEW

Education

Currently enrolled in Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, physics, or bioengineering

Tools

SolidWorks

3D printing techniques

Soldering

Electronics

Job description

Pay and Internship Details

Pay Range: $19.20 - $26.40; Pay Rate: $25/hour. Internship is paid and full‑time during the summer months.

All interns are required to conclude the program by giving a formal presentation on their work. No relocation assistance or sponsorship is provided.

Position Summary

The Hardware Engineering team is part of the development team and continuously pushes out new products, instruments, consumable devices, and manufacturing automation solutions to generate growth and value for the company. You will work with a diverse, dynamic, curious, fun‑loving, and innovative team to brainstorm ideas and apply your engineering skills towards new products.

Key Responsibilities

• Documentation using our product lifecycle management system.
• Design, build, and test components in instruments, manufacturing automation, and consumable devices.
• Data analysis and presentation of results, status, and conclusions.
• Attending meetings to brainstorm and contribute ideas.
• Attend meetings and seminars to understand different departmental functions and impact to business.

Program Requirements

• Currently enrolled student pursuing a Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, physics, bioengineering, or an equivalent.
• Completed at minimum the sophomore year of college.
• Ability to work full‑time in person during the duration of the internship program.

Experience & Qualifications

• Strong logical thinking and good problem‑solving skills.
• Attention to detail and excellent organizational skills.
• Excellent data analysis and presentation skills.
• Ability to learn and act independently with good judgment of when to get help.
• Experience with MS Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Familiarity with programming languages (Python, Arduino, LabVIEW) is a bonus.
• Familiarity with CAD (SolidWorks) is a bonus.
• Familiarity with 3D printing techniques, soldering, and electronics is a bonus.

Benefits

• Competitive insurance benefits starting on day one: medical, dental, vision, life, short‑term disability, long‑term disability, pet, and legal and ID shield.
• 401(k) plans, employee stock purchase plan (ESPP), health saving account (HSA), flexible spending account (FSA), and dependent care FSA.
• Mentorship, promotional opportunities, training and development, tuition reimbursement, internship programs, and more.
• Employee resource groups, volunteer paid time off, employee events, and charity drives to build a culture of caring and belonging.
• Accrued leave policy with paid holidays, paid time off, and paid parental leave.

EEO Statement

Bio-Techne is an E-Verify Employer in the United States. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.