Engineering Intern

Rapidly Growing Life Sciences Technology Company Ultima Genomics is a rapidly growing company that is developing ground-breaking genomics technologies. Our mission is to continuously drive the scale of genomic information to enable unprecedented advances in biology and improvements in human health. We have developed a foundational new approach to sequencing at scale that overcomes limitations due to the high costs of current technologies. We are well-funded and have raised approximately $600 million from global top-tier investors. Our team brings together unique and diverse expertise across multiple disciplines, from healthcare and life sciences, to engineering, to technology and software and beyond. We are a collaborative group, including successful entrepreneurs, chemists, hardware and software engineers, genomics and biotechnology experts, molecular and computational biologists, software and algorithm experts, and operations and commercial leaders. Join us to develop and commercialize technologies that unleash the power of genomics at scale and empower the future of human health. We are looking for a highly motivated Engineering Intern to join our RD Engineering team! Our intern program offers students real-life hands-on experience, coaching, mentoring and networking opportunities. We are in a high-tech, fast-paced, RD engineering environment that includes mechanics, controls, mechatronics, optics, and systems engineering, that will give you the opportunity to work with seasoned engineers and to gain hands-on industry experience in a company which is developing ground-breaking genomics technology and products that will accelerate our understanding of life, biology and disease. This internship also offers graduates priority consideration for full-time hires in 2027. How You’ll Contribute Work in a fast-paced cross-functional, technologically advanced dynamic environment in an internship program focused on developing individual engineers capable of pursuing careers in any realm of engineering Improve your industry knowledge through a collaborative work environment Design, prototype, build, and test modules with mechanical, fluidic, electrical, and controls componentry Improve existing designs to be more reliable, repeatable, manufacturable and serviceable Maintain, troubleshoot and upgrade instruments and test benches Develop, optimize, and automate laboratory processes, including scripting and implementation of on-instrument automation workflows Qualifications, Skills, Knowledge Abilities Currently a student in an accredited degree program pursuing a bachelor’s or master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, Biomedical/Bioengineering, Physics, Optical Engineering or closely related disciplines Have an overall cumulative GPA of 3.00 or higher Ability to work onsite, work full-time (40 hours per week) for at least 8 weeks during summer 2026 Self-motivated, detail-oriented, willing to learn, and interested in working in a team environment Great work ethic and an enthusiasm for problem-solving Good presentation, writing and communication skills Strong organizational and analytical skills What to include when you apply: Cover letter should include: Description of your relevant experience and qualifications The specific field you are interested in, if applicable List your availability for the internship (start date and end date) Expected graduation year How you found out about the internship List any relevant academic/hobbyist projects that you have worked/working on, if applicable Resume (PDF) Unofficial academic transcripts A project portfolio, GitHub repository, or sample work of any kind, if possible At Ultima Genomics, this internship pays between $25 and $31 per hour, and your hourly rate will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, and location. #LI-Onsite Ultima Genomics is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an ... (truncated, view full listing at source)