Hardware Engineering Intern
Danaher Corporation
Summary
The Hardware Engineering Intern for Leica Biosystems is involved in the design and release of a series of sustainment and value-added value engineering (VAVE) projects for cost reduction, reliability improvement or other general sustainment projects related to Leica Biosystem's product line of Aperio Whole Slide Imaging Scanners.
Job description
This position is part of the Digital Pathology Business Unit located in Vista, CA and will be on-site. You will be a part of the Hardware Engineering team and report to the Manager, Hardware Engineering.
In this role, you will have the opportunity to:
- Performing system-level testing to produce data for use within design of experiments
- Work with engineering team on various tasks, including but not limited to, machining, electronics, programming, verification & validation and system-level design and troubleshooting
- Update or refine engineering drawings or processes with the guidance of senior engineers
Who you are:
- Currently pursuing a bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, System Engineering, Biomedical Engineering or similar.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and in a team environment
It would be a plus if you also possess previous experience in:
- Some experience with CAD technologies, like SolidWorks, AutoCAD, or similar
- Experience working with complex electromechanical systems
- Extreme comfort with typical Windows programs (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, etc). Bonus points for familiarity with Linux / Unix computer environments.
Requirements
- Currently pursuing a bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, System Engineering, Biomedical Engineering or similar.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and in a team environment
Company overview
Danaher Corporation is a leading global science and technology innovator headquartered in Washington, D.C., specializing in biotechnology, life sciences, and diagnostics. Founded in 1984 by brothers Steven and Mitchell Rales, the company has evolved from its origins as a manufacturing conglomerate into a premier healthcare technology organization with approximately 63,000 employees worldwide. Danaher operates through three core divisions: biotechnology (28% of revenues), which develops products for therapeutic development; life sciences (31% of revenues), focused on disease identification, new therapies, and drug testing/manufacturing; and diagnostics (41% of revenues), providing instruments, consumables, and software for disease diagnosis. The company's portfolio includes renowned brands such as Beckman Coulter, Cytiva, Pall Corporation, Cepheid, Leica Microsystems, and Abcam, serving pharmaceutical companies, biotechnology firms, healthcare providers, and research institutions globally. Danaher is distinguished by its Danaher Business System (DBS), a continuous improvement methodology that drives innovation and operational excellence. With 2024 revenues of $23.9 billion, the company ranks 180th on the Fortune 500 and plays a critical role in advancing scientific research, improving diagnostic capabilities, and accelerating the development of life-saving therapies.