

Systems Engineering Intern
Location
Pleasanton, CA
Level
Internship
Department
MedTech
Type
Salary
$52,000 - $58,000
Job Description
Posted on:
2026-04-08
The Systems Engineering Intern at Bio-Rad will support the R&D Engineering Team in developing and evaluating laboratory instruments for droplet generation and analysis. The role is suited for students who enjoy hands-on experimentation, data analysis, and understanding complex systems.
Responsibilities
- Assist engineers in system characterization testing across multiple instruments.
- Verify instrument configurations for testing.
- Collect and analyze data to evaluate system performance.
- Investigate unexpected behaviors or failures in instruments.
- Document results and present findings to the engineering team.
- Engage in laboratory experimentation and data analysis.
- Collaborate with engineers to troubleshoot issues.
Job Requirements
- Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Systems Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, or related field.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to document technical work.
- Interest in laboratory experimentation and testing.
- Basic familiarity with engineering principles such as fluidics, optics, or instrumentation.
- Experience with data analysis tools (e.g., Excel, MATLAB, Python) is a plus.
- Minimum GPA of 3.0.
- Willingness to commit to a full-time internship for 9 weeks.




