Automation Engineering Intern - Commutable​/Local at Life Science Cares

Automation Engineering Intern - Commutable/Local Only

Automation Engineering Intern position available for Summer 2026. Candidates must permanently reside or have confirmed housing within commutable distance of the Bridgewater, New Jersey facility. Compensation is $20.00 per hour.

• Establish a digital pipeline for reagent tracking, identify outstanding stability data, and design/execute laboratory automation experiments.
• Design, prototype, and test physical and technical solutions for consumable loading/unloading, heat extraction, utility carts, and hardware management.
• Analyze, design, and implement system-level solutions to improve the efficiency, compliance, and ergonomics of complex quality control workflows using Lean/6 sigma principles.

• Current undergraduates pursuing a degree in Bioengineering, Mechanical Engineering, Systems Engineering, or a related STEM field (open to 2026 graduates).
• Interest or exposure to CAD modeling (Solid Works), 3D printing, systems integration, liquid handlers, or QC assays. An interest in GMP manufacturing and highly regulated environments is a plus.
• Strong attention to detail, robust documentation accuracy, excellent communication/presentation skills, and a strong growth mindset.
• MUST be a Pell Grant Recipient for the current academic year and live within commutable distance of the Bridgewater, NJ facility.