Hardware Engineering Intern

Danaher Corporation; Vista (CA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Part time

Job summary

Leica Biosystems, part of Danaher, is seeking a Hardware Engineering Intern in Vista, CA, on-site. You will join the Hardware Engineering team to support sustainment and value engineering projects for Aperio Whole Slide Imaging Scanners.

You will collaborate with engineers on testing, drawings, and trouble-shooting, gaining hands-on experience in mechanical, electrical, and software aspects. A bachelor’s degree pursuit in relevant engineering fields is required.

Qualifications

• Pursuing bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Systems or Biomedical Engineering.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.

Responsibilities

• Perform system-level testing and generate data for design of experiments.
• Collaborate with engineering on machining, electronics, programming, V&V, and system design.
• Update engineering drawings and processes under senior engineer guidance.

Skills

Electrical Engineering

Mechanical Engineering

Systems Engineering

Biomedical Engineering

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Biomedical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

Linux/Unix familiarity

Job description

Bring more to life.

Are you ready to accelerate your potential and make a real difference within life sciences, diagnostics and biotechnology?

At Leica Biosystems, one of Danaher’s 15+ operating companies, our work saves lives—and we’re all united by a shared commitment to innovate for tangible impact.

You’ll thrive in a culture of belonging where you and your unique viewpoint matter. And by harnessing Danaher’s system of continuous improvement, you help turn ideas into impact – innovating at the speed of life.

At Leica Biosystems, we’re not just shaping the future of cancer diagnostics — we’re transforming lives. Our mission of “Advancing Cancer Diagnostics, Improving Lives” is the driving force behind everything we do. As a global leader with the most comprehensive portfolio spanning from biopsy to diagnosis, we empower clinicians with innovative, reliable solutions so they can give patients timely, accurate answers when they need them most. When you join Leica Biosystems, you’re not just taking a job; you’re becoming part of a passionate team that knows every moment matters when it comes to cancer. You’ll help develop diagnostic solutions that turn anxiety into answers, and aid the acceleration of next‑generation, life‑changing therapies. Surrounded by a diverse and collaborative global community, you’ll be inspired each day to stretch, grow, and make an impact.

The Hardware Engineering Intern for Leica Biosystems is involved in the design and release of a series of sustainment and value‑added value engineering (VAVE) projects for cost reduction, reliability improvement or other general sustainment projects related to Leica Biosystem’s product line of Aperio Whole Slide Imaging Scanners

This position is part of the Digital Pathology Business Unit located in Vista, CA and will be on‑site. At Leica Biosystems, our vision is to advance cancer diagnostics and improve lives.

You will be a part of the Hardware Engineering team and report to the Manager, Hardware Engineering. If you thrive in a fast paced, collaborative environment and want to work to build a world‑class organization—read on.

In this role, you will have the opportunity to:

• Performing system‑level testing to produce data for use within design of experiments
• Work with engineering team on various tasks, including but not limited to, machining, electronics, programming, verification & validation and system‑level design and troubleshooting
• Update or refine engineering drawings or processes with the guidance of senior engineers

Who you are:

• Currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, System Engineering, Biomedical Engineering or similar.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment

It would be a plus if you also possess previous experience in:

• Some experience with CAD technologies, like SolidWorks, AutoCAD, or similar
• Experience working with complex electromechanical systems
• Extreme comfort with typical Windows programs (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, etc). Bonus points for familiarity with Linux / Unix computer environments.

The salary range OR the hourly range for this role is $25 – $35. This is the range that we in good faith believe is the range of possible compensation for this role at the time of this posting. This range may be modified in the future.

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Join our winning team today. Together, we’ll accelerate the real‑life impact of tomorrow’s science and technology. We partner with customers across the globe to help them solve their most complex challenges, architecting solutions that bring the power of science to life.

For more information, visit www.danaher.com.

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