Mechanical Engineering Intern
Unreal Gigs
Boston, massachusetts
Job Details
Full-time
Full Job Description
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.