Hardware Engineering Intern at Leica Biosystems in Vista, CA

Summary: Leica Biosystems is a global leader in advancing cancer diagnostics and improving lives. The Hardware Engineering Intern will assist in the design and release of sustainment and value-added engineering projects for their product line, focusing on cost reduction and reliability improvement. Responsibilities: - 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 Required Qualifications: - 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 Preferred Qualifications: - 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) - Familiarity with Linux / Unix computer environments Required Skills: Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, System Engineering, Biomedical Engineering Important Skills: CAD technologies, SolidWorks, AutoCAD, Electromechanical systems Nice-to-Have Skills: Windows programs, Linux / Unix, Independent work