Operations Mechanical Engineering Intern

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Redwood City, CA
In-Office
Internship
Biotech
The Role
The Operations Mechanical Engineering Intern will assist with CAD modeling, hardware design, prototyping, and product testing while collaborating with engineering teams in a fast-paced environment.
Summary Generated by Built In
Synthego is a pioneering force in the biotechnology industry, dedicated to advancing the frontiers of CRISPR cell and gene therapies through cutting-edge CRISPR technology and expertise.

This summer we are opening our doors and looking to welcome a Mechanical Engineering intern to partner with our Synthegoats on the Operations Engineering team. We are seeking an ambitious intern, to help us bring precision and automation to genome engineering. Ideal candidates will not only be skilled engineers but also have an appreciation for collaboration, problem solving, and working as a team to support a common goal. As an intern, you will be working with a team of technicians and engineers – each an expert in their domain.  

This opportunity is a 10-week paid internship running from June to August.

What You'll Do:

  • Build CAD models based off designer input and functional product requirements 
  • Create, update, and maintain hardware design on existing and future products using CAD  
  • Conceptualize, prototype, assemble rapidly throughout product development process  
  • Help design the process and assembly techniques for scaling manufacturability  
  • Conduct testing and analysis of products down to fundamental level of understanding 
  • Meet mission-critical project deadlines in fast-paced environment  

About You:

  • Minimum of 1 year cumulative work or relevant academic work  
  • Excellent understanding of manufacturing techniques, processes and DFM concepts  
  • Familiar and comfort with handling common workshop tools 
  • Experience working with CAD design tools (SolidWorks)  
  • Is a “Maker” who enjoys hands-on work 
  • An extensive portfolio of projects to show us 
  • Pursuing a B.S. or M.S. degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field  
  • Top grades from relevant top-tier academic institution  

Bonus Qualifications:

  • Knowledgeable in Python or similar programming language 
  • Ability to build test jigs and automation experience 
  • Hands on skills with tools and equipment to enable bringing designs to life 
  • Superior skills in SolidWorks for CAD 

Benefits & Perks:

  • School credit if applicable 
  • Letter of reference  
  • Competitive salary  
  • Free catered lunches on Tuesdays and Thursdays
  • Onsite Machine Shop 
  • Invaluable software development work experience  
  • Learn how to work on a team in a production environment  
  • Gain experience in the Genome Engineering, Automation and  Biotech industry  

Our Mission
Synthego® is a pioneering force in the biotechnology industry, dedicated to advancing the frontiers of CRISPR cell and gene therapies through cutting-edge CRISPR technology and expertise. Our mission is to provide unparalleled access to CRISPR solutions at scale, empowering applications from Discovery to Clinic. Driven by a visionary approach, we strive to accelerate the therapeutic development process with best-in-class CRISPR solutions, simplified licensing & expert guidance, driving the adoption and success of CRISPR-based therapies to benefit all patients.

Top Skills

Cad
Python
Solidworks
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The Company
HQ: Menlo Park, CA
443 Employees
Year Founded: 2012

What We Do

Synthego is a genome engineering company enabling the acceleration of life science research and development in the pursuit of improved human health.

The company leverages machine learning, automation, and gene editing to build platforms for science at scale. By vertically integrating hardware, software, bioinformatics, chemistry, and molecular biology, Synthego is at the forefront of innovation advancing the next generation of medicines through providing access to genome editing at an unprecedented scale.

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Our Culture of Diversity: Different Faces from Different Places

At Synthego, our differences make us unique, help us innovate, and allow us to persevere. We stand firmly behind our values, strive to achieve representation, and celebrate diversity in perspectives and backgrounds. We welcome all team members to be their best selves as we move forward towards fulfilling our shared vision of revolutionizing genome engineering technology to help make biological therapies accessible to all patients.

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