2027 Summer Intern - Systems & Hardware Development

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The Position

2027 Summer Intern - Systems & Hardware Development

We advance science so that we all have more time with the people we love. 

Department Summary 

The Systems & Hardware Development Chapter at Roche Tissue Diagnostics designs, integrates, and sustains automated in-vitro diagnostic systems for pathology labs to advance cancer care. Bringing together mechanical, electrical, systems, and material science engineers alongside skilled technicians, the team covers the entire product lifecycle—from concept and V&V testing to manufacturing and on-market support. 

This internship position is located in Tucson, on-site .

The Opportunity

Learn & apply systems engineering concepts in the design and development of complex in-vitro diagnostic systems using assay reagents.

Learn about feasibility, characterization and requirements elicitation areas of systems engineering.

Learn and apply company concepts, policies, and procedures.

Follow standard practices under the guidance and supervision of experienced engineers.

Collecting, presenting and discussing data within the group, contributing to team knowledge sharing.

Program Highlights

Intensive 12-weeks, full-time (40 hours per week) paid internship.

Program start dates are in May/June (Summer).

A stipend, based on location, will be provided to help alleviate costs associated with the internship.

Ownership of challenging and impactful business-critical projects.

Work with some of the most talented people in the biotechnology industry.

Who You Are:

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: Engineering degree (Systems, Mechanical, Chemical, Biomedical, Material Science or equivalent).

Required Skills: 

Entry level; prior internship or coursework in engineering.

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.

Problem solving both individually and in teams.

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.

High degree of flexibility and proactiveness.

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. 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. 

Who we are

A healthier future drives us to innovate. Together, more than 100’000 employees across the globe are dedicated to advance science, ensuring everyone has access to healthcare today and for generations to come. Our efforts result in more than 26 million people treated with our medicines and over 30 billion tests conducted using our Diagnostics products. We empower each other to explore new possibilities, foster creativity, and keep our ambitions high, so we can deliver life-changing healthcare solutions that make a global impact.

Let’s build a healthier future, together.

Roche is an equal opportunity employer. It is our policy and practice to employ, promote, and otherwise treat any and all employees and applicants on the basis of merit, qualifications, and competence. The company's policy prohibits unlawful discrimination, including but not limited to, discrimination on the basis of Protected Veteran status, individuals with disabilities status, and consistent with all federal, state, or local laws.

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