Mechanical Engineering Intern - Boston, United States - Unreal Gigs

Description

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.