Mechanical Engineer Intern – Collection Devices

Zymo Research Corporation

Irvine, CAOn-siteInternship

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Pay: $20 to $22; an hour
Location: Irvine, CA
Work style: On-site
Job type: Internship
Posted: Oct 27; 1 day ago

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About the company

Zymo Research Corporation

Biotechnology Research · 201 to 500 employees

Since its inception in 1994, Zymo Research has been proudly serving the scientific community by providing innovative, reliable, and high quality research tools at affordable prices. Our vision..."The Beauty of Science is to Make Things Simple" is now truer than ever. Whether it's epigenetics, DNA, RNA, E. coli, or yeast based research, our philosophy remains the same: To provide the highest quality products in the industry while ensuring they are both simple to use and reliable in their performance.

Zymo Research is historically recognized for its innovation of high quality nucleic acid purification technologies. Under the branding DNA Purification Made Simple™ and RNA Purification Made Simple™, our technologies are pushing the limits of what is possible with nucleic acid isolation. As The Epigenetics Company™, Zymo Research has also received much attention for its rapidly expanding portfolio of epigenetics products and services. It is our objective to develop and provide the most comprehensive set of tools for DNA, RNA, and epigenetic research and analysis available today. Thousands of peer-reviewed scientific publications from researchers around the world feature our technologies. Through innovation, our scientists have made streamlined DNA methylation detection possible, pioneered the micro-elution column for DNA and RNA purification, developed the simplest and the most sophisticated methods for high-quality plasmid DNA purification, and patented the first RNA purification directly from Trizol without phase separation among many other leading technologies in the industry.

At Zymo Research, we are committed to quality and guarantee that all of our products and service will meet and exceed your expectations. We pledge to be honest and responsible for everything we do with you. We will treat you as we would like to be treated. Together, we will build a brighter future.

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What you'll do

The Mechanical Engineer Intern will support the design and development of plastic sample collection devices within a product development environment.
Responsibilities include creating 3D CAD models, assisting with prototype evaluation, and collaborating with cross-functional teams.

What you need

Candidates must be pursuing or have recently completed a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field.
Proficiency in CAD software and a basic understanding of plastic part design principles are required.
Education: a bachelor's degree

Key skills

CAD designSolidWorksPlastic part designPrototypingMechanical engineeringDesign iterationManufacturing collaborationTechnical documentationAttention to detailTeamwork

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Perks

EAP Sessions
Paid Sick Leave
Complimentary snacks and beverages
Complimentary catered lunches
Complimentary EV Charging

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Job Summary: Zymo Research is looking for a dynamic individual to join our Engineering Team! The Mechanical Engineer Intern will support the design and development of plastic sample collection devices within a product development environment. This role is intended for students or recent graduates pursuing a degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field and provides hands-on experience in CAD design, prototyping, and cross-functional collaboration. Join us in making a meaningful impact! Key Responsibilities * Create and modify 3D CAD models and drawings for plastic components using SolidWorks or similar tools * Support plastic part design with consideration for manufacturability and assembly * Assist with prototype development, evaluation, and design iteration * Collaborate with engineering and manufacturing teams to support development activities * Maintain accurate design documentation in accordance with internal processes Key Skills and Qualifications * Pursuing or recently completed a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field * Proficiency in CAD software * Basic understanding of plastic part design principles * Strong attention to detail and ability to work in a team environment Preferred Skills * Exposure to injection-molded plastic design or rapid prototyping * Experience in a product development or regulated environment About Us: Since its inception in 1994, Zymo Research has been proudly serving the scientific community by providing innovative, reliable, and high-quality research tools and products. Whether it's DNA, RNA, epigenetics, microbiomics, protein, or yeast-based research, our philosophy remains the same: To provide the highest quality products in the industry while ensuring they are both simple to use and reliable in their performance. Recognized as a Top Workplace by the Orange County Register in 2021, 2022, and named a Top Workplace USA in 2023, Zymo Research continues to be a vibrant community where employees thrive, feel connected, and are inspired by their work. If you are passionate about contributing to scientific advancement and want to be part of an exceptional team in a dynamic, growing company, we'd love to hear from you! Compensation, Benefits, and Perks: The estimated base compensation range for this position is $20 - $22 an hour at the time of posting. Actual compensation details will be provided in writing at the time of offer, if applicable, and is based on several factors we believe fairly and accurately impact compensation, including geographic location, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, and other job permitted factors. Zymo Research also offers competitive benefits and perks including: * EAP Sessions * Paid Sick Leave * Complimentary fruit, snacks, and beverages * Complimentary catered lunches on Thursdays * Complimentary EV Charging Equal Employment Opportunity Employer: Zymo Research welcomes candidates of all backgrounds. These include sex, age, color, race, religion, marital status, national origin, ancestry, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, physical & mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, military and veteran status, or any other protected status as defined by federal, state, or local law. Location: Onsite – Zymo Research HQ – 17062 Murphy Ave., Irvine, CA 92614 Disclaimer: At Zymo, we take the integrity of our hiring process seriously. Please be aware of fraudulent recruitment activities that may use our name to deceive job seekers. We will never ask for payment, sensitive personal information, or financial details during the recruitment process. All legitimate communications will come from an official Zymo or TriNet Hiring email address. If you are contacted by anyone claiming to represent us using a free email service (e.g., Gmail, Yahoo, Hotmail) or asking for payment, please treat this as fraudulent and report it immediately to careers@zymoresearch.com [HR@zymoresearch.com]