Mechanical Engineering Intern

Unreal Gigs

Boston, MA

Expired: April 26, 2024 Applications are no longer accepted.

Full-Time

The Role

The Mechanical Engineering Intern will be an integral part of our engineering team, focusing on maintaining, repairing, and enhancing cutting-edge instruments. This full-time summer internship, located at our Boston Seaport office, offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience, collaborate in a dynamic startup environment, and contribute to the advancement of genomics technology.

Day To Day Work

Assist the engineering team in prototyping, manufacturing, and assembling instruments.
Conduct calibration, quality control, and repair tasks on instruments.
Perform R&D experiments to enhance instrument functionality.
Document all operations and testing conducted on the instruments.
Support the manufacturing team by optimizing the in-house assembly line.
Design jigs, fixtures, and test stands to improve production efficiency.
Collaborate with the engineering team on various development initiatives.

Requirements

Requirements

Availability to commute to the Boston Seaport office five days a week.
Experience in designing and prototyping electromechanical systems.
Familiarity with prototyping equipment such as hand tools, laser cutters, 3D printers, soldering tools, and waterjets.
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced team environment with shifting priorities.
Proactive team player with strong task prioritization skills.
Biology experience is not mandatory.

Nice To Have

Interest in gaining knowledge about electrowetting technology and genomic biological processes.

Benefits

Internship Perks

Hands-on experience with groundbreaking technology in a fast-growing startup environment.
Opportunity to lead and execute your project, making tangible contributions to the team.
Personal mentorship provided by a member of our Engineering team.
Company lunches in the office twice a week.
Monthly team happy hours.

Benefits

Equal opportunity employer promoting diversity and inclusion.
Supportive environment for individuals from diverse backgrounds.
Emphasis on building an inclusive community that fosters positive change in bio-automation.