Hardware Engineering Intern

Radiometer; Vista (CA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Leica Biosystems, a Danaher company, invites you to join the Hardware Engineering intern team in Vista, CA. You will contribute to sustainment and value engineering projects for Aperio Whole Slide Imaging Scanners, working on cost reduction and reliability improvements on-site.

You will collaborate with engineers across machining, electronics, programming, verification and system‑level design, while updating drawings under senior guidance.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a 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

• Performing system-level testing to generate data for design of experiments.
• Collaborate with engineering teams on machining, electronics, programming, verification & validation, and system-level design.
• Update or refine engineering drawings or processes under guidance of senior engineers.

Skills

Strong verbal and written comms

Independent & teamwork

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Mechanical/System/Biomedical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

Windows

Linux/Unix

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.

Danaher Corporation and all Danaher Companies are committed to equal opportunity regardless of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or other characteristics protected by law. The U.S. EEO posters are available here. We comply with federal and state disability laws and make reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities.

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. Danaher is a leading global life sciences, biotechnology, and diagnostics innovator, helping to solve many of the world’s most important health challenges, ultimately improving quality of life for billions of people today, while setting the foundation for a healthier, more sustainable tomorrow. The Danaher ecosystem is made up of more than 15 businesses united by a shared commitment to innovate for tangible impact.