Mechanical Engineering Intern Summer 2027
Danaher Corporation
Summary
The Mechanical Engineering Intern will gain hands-on experience and exposure to design, testing, and qualification activities. Intern will work closely with the Single Use Technology development and engineering teams.
Job description
What you will do
- Collaborate with mechanical and equipment engineers.
- Assist with testing and qualification efforts on a technology improvement project.
- Participate in experimental design and execution, analyze data, and prepare final reports as needed.
- Manage assign work and align with team on scope, cost, and timelines.
Who you are
- Currently pursuing a bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering.
- Basic knowledge of engineering principles and scientific methods.
- 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
- Basic knowledge of design development and manufacturing processes associated with plastic materials and components is desired but not required.
- Proficient with MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and CAD (Solidworks).
Requirements
- Currently pursuing a bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering
- Basic knowledge of engineering principles and scientific methods
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to work independently and in a team environment
- Basic knowledge of design development and manufacturing processes associated with plastic materials and components
- Proficient with MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and CAD (Solidworks)
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.