Biochip Electrical Engineering intern

At Cepheid, we are passionate about improving health care through fast, accurate diagnostic testing. Our mission drives us, every moment of every day, as we develop scalable, groundbreaking solutions to solve the world’s most complex health challenges. Our associates are involved in every stage of molecular diagnostics, from ideation to development and delivery of testing advancements that improve patient outcomes across a range of settings. As a member of our team, you can make an immediate, measurable impact on a global scale, within an environment that fosters career growth and development.

Cepheid is proud to work alongside a community of six fellow Danaher Diagnostics companies. Together, we’re working at the pace of change on diagnostic tools that address the world’s biggest health challenges, driven by knowing that behind every test there is a patient waiting.

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The Biochip EE Intern is responsible for working with the bigger instrument team to conceive of, prototype, and test updates and new designs for Cepheid Diagnostic Instruments. They will be expected to bring a desire to learn, grow and apply their insights and knowledge to a project with a tangible output.

This position is part of the Biochip, Consumables, and HFE/ID Instrument Engineering and will be located in Sunnyvale, CA at Cepheid, our vision is to be the leading provider of seamlessly connected diagnostic solutions.

In this role, you will have the opportunity to:

• Apply electrical engineering principles in the design and analysis of components and systems
• Design and set up experiments, collect data, and write test protocol and qualification

reports 

• Work with Mechanical and Firmware engineers to develop cross-functional system design plans
• Diagnose and investigate the root-cause of part, assembly, or design failures
• Get an introduction to the Danaher system for problem solving

The essential requirements of the job include: 

• Currently pursuing a bachelor’s or master’s degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering or applied physics
• Solid understanding and experience with the basics building blocks of electronic circuits (i.e. resistors, capacitors, transistors, etc)
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills required
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Applications (Word, Excel, Power Point, Visio, Project)
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It would be a plus if you also possess previous experience in:

• Proficiency in a scripting language or excel for data analysis.
• Some experience in a software schematic capture and or layout tool

Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole discretion, consistent with the law.