Roche is a global pioneer in pharmaceuticals and diagnostics focused on advancing science to improve people’s lives. The combined strengths of pharmaceuticals and diagnostics under one roof have made Roche the leader in personalised healthcare – a strategy that aims to fit the right treatment to each patient in the best way possible.
Roche is the world’s largest biotech company, with truly differentiated medicines in oncology, immunology, infectious diseases, ophthalmology and diseases of the central nervous system. Roche is also the world leader in in vitro diagnostics and tissue-based cancer diagnostics, and a frontrunner in diabetes management.
Founded in 1896, Roche continues to search for better ways to prevent, diagnose and treat diseases and make a sustainable contribution to society. The company also aims to improve patient access to medical innovations by working with all relevant stakeholders. Thirty medicines developed by Roche are included in the World Health Organization Model Lists of Essential Medicines, among them life-saving antibiotics, antimalarials and cancer medicines. Roche has been recognised as the Group Leader in sustainability within the Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology & Life Sciences Industry ten years in a row by the Dow Jones Sustainability Indices (DJSI).
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The Position
2027 Summer Intern - Systems Engineer - Instrument Development
We advance science so that we all have more time with the people we love.
Department Summary
The Summer at Roche Intern Program has been developed to provide students with a fun yet rewarding summer through hands-on experience and numerous opportunities to network with other interns as well as employees in the organization. Additionally, we help our students meet their career development and educational goals while potentially building a future with the Roche organization. Leveraging the education you received already, we hope to give you an opportunity to grow and develop with us!
This internship position is located in Tucson, on-site.
The Opportunity
Learn and apply company concepts, policies, and procedures.
Hands-on hardware development experience with on-market instruments. Concept generation, testing, and analysis of design solutions to address real problems while satisfying the needs of the business.
Follows standard engineering practices under the guidance and supervision of experienced engineers.
Participate in technical assessment reviews and collaborate with team members on various engineering projects.
Present and discuss data within the group, contributing to team knowledge sharing.
Makes suggestions to improve work processes and overall efficiency.
Program Highlights
Intensive 12-weeks, full-time (40 hours per week) paid internship.
Program start dates are in May/June (Summer).
Ownership of challenging and impactful business-critical projects.
Work with some of the most talented people in the biotechnology industry.
What you will learn:
Data driven decision making.
Engineering design methodologies and best practices.
Advanced analytical techniques and best practices.
Multiple aspects of Design Control relating to Engineering, Requirements, Risk Management, Detailed Design, Simulations, Prototyping, Integration, Testing and Release.
This internship offers the opportunity to gain hands-on experience in engineering projects, applying classroom knowledge in real-world scenarios.
Who You Are (Required)
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: Biomedical Engineering, Systems Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering.
Required Skills
Familiarity with searching technical literature.
Basic knowledge of and ability to use word processing, spreadsheets, graphical and presentation software applications.
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.
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.
Entry level; prior internship or coursework in engineering preferred.
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 hour. 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.
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