2026 Summer Intern - Sequencing Sensor Module Development

Roche • Santa Clara, CA

1d • $26 - $40 • Onsite

About The Position

At Roche you can show up as yourself, embraced for the unique qualities you bring. Our culture encourages personal expression, open dialogue, and genuine connections, where you are valued, accepted and respected for who you are, allowing you to thrive both personally and professionally. This is how we aim to prevent, stop and cure diseases and ensure everyone has access to healthcare today and for generations to come. Join Roche, where every voice matters. The Position 2026 Summer Intern - Sequencing Sensor Module Development Department Summary Contribute directly to the fight against cancer by engineering revolutionary, accessible DNA sequencing technology that enables earlier detection and delivers on the promise of personalized treatment. This internship position is located in Santa Clara, CA, on-site.

Requirements

• Required Education: You meet one of the following criteria: Must be pursuing a Bachelor's Degree (enrolled student) Must have attained a Bachelor's Degree (not currently enrolled in a graduate program). Must be pursuing a Master's Degree (enrolled student).
• Required Majors: Mechanical Engineering or equivalent
• Required Skills: On-site, hands-on lab testing in a laboratory environment.
• Able to clearly present results and conclusions to a technical audience.
• Able to integrate and function in a team-oriented environment.
• Able to plan, set up, execute, analyze and document laboratory testing.

Nice To Haves

• Excellent communication, collaboration, and interpersonal skills.
• Complements our culture and the standards that guide our daily behavior & decisions: Integrity, Courage, and Passion.
• Coursework and demonstrated interest in mechanical design, structural and fluidics simulation and design.
• Ability to set up, run and analyze simulations using finite element analysis tools.
• Direct experience using SolidWorks mechanical design CAD tool.

Responsibilities

• Build sequencing module prototypes.
• Recommend design feedback to improve assembly.
• Plan, execute, analyze and document hands-on laboratory testing of next generation sensor module fluidic interfaces, including flow visualization, leak and pressure testing.
• Review plans and communicate results in a collaborative, team-oriented environment.
• Recommend technical solutions and improvements to a state-of-the art sensor module to support DNA sequencing.

Benefits

• Intensive 12-weeks, full-time (40 hours per week) paid internship.
• Program start dates are in May/June (Summer)
• A stipend, based on location, will be provided to help alleviate costs associated with the internship.
• Ownership of challenging and impactful business-critical projects.
• Work with some of the most talented people in the biotechnology industry.
• This position also qualifies for paid holiday time off benefits.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern