2026 Summer Intern - Process Engineering

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The Position

2026 Summer Intern – Process Engineering

We advance science so that we all have more time with the people we love.

Department Summary

GenMark Diagnostics, a proud member of the Roche Group, is committed to delivering world-class solutions for multiplex testing, bolstering Roche’s mission to advance the diagnosis of infectious diseases and combat antibiotic resistance. Automation Engineering is an integral part of the Manufacturing Technical Operation group in driving innovation and automation. We work alongside our operation partners to develop, characterize and optimize manufacturing process in a GMP environment. We are also responsible for designing and implementing automated manufacturing equipment to enhance production efficiency and quality.

This internship position is located in CARLSBAD, on-site.

The Opportunity

Applications for the Summer 2026 Roche Summer Internship Program are now open! As a Process Engineering intern, you’ll have the opportunity to gain valuable hands-on experience by contributing to multiple projects within the Automation Engineering team, from PCB biosensor processing to high-throughput consumable packaging. Furthermore, you will be expected to:

• Attend meetings, read independently on relevant topics, and perform tasks independently as appropriate.

• Assist in designing and implementing new equipment and tools to improve manufacturing efficiencies and improve quality.

• Utilization of data collection, management, analytics techniques to identify trends & actionable insights.

• Provide technical support and engineering solutions for process and equipment-related issues.

Program Highlights

• Intensive 12-weeks, full-time (40 hours per week) paid internship.

• Program start dates are in May/June 2026 (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.

Who You Are (Required) 

Required Education: You meet one of the following criteria:

• Must be pursuing a Bachelor's Degree (enrolled student).

• Must be pursuing a Master's Degree (enrolled student).

Required Majors: Chemical Engineering, Bioengineering, Biomedical Engineering, or related field.

Required Skills:

• Willingness to learn.

• Good time management.

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Qualifications

Please note: The goal of the internship is to expose you to the medical device industry & the myriad

opportunities within it. The following skills will give you an idea of different assignment possibilities. You do NOT need to have all of these skills in order to apply. Not all internships will use all these skills.

• Experience with presentation software: Google Slides, Lucid Chart.

• Base knowledge of medical device manufacturing or process development.

• Base knowledge of data analysis (Excel or JMP).

• Base knowledge of technical writing.

• Base knowledge of CAD software (SolidWorks).

• Complements our culture and the standards that guide our daily behavior & decisions: Integrity, Courage, and Passion.

Relocation benefits are not available for this job posting. 

The expected salary range for this position based on the primary location of Carlsbad, California is $23.00-$35.00 per hour.  Actual pay will be determined based on experience, qualifications, geographic location, and other job-related factors permitted by