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Hardware Engineering Intern

CompanyAzenta Life Sciences
LocationBillerica
Work ModeOn Site
PostedApril 9, 2026
Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
The intern will assist the automation engineering team with the design of automated hardware systems and electro-mechanical mechanisms. Responsibilities also include creating test protocols, performing hands-on testing, building prototypes, and managing documentation.
Internship Type
full time
Company Size
1261
Visa Sponsorship
No
Language
English
Working Hours
40 hours
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About The Company
Azenta (Nasdaq: AZTA) is a leading provider of life sciences solutions worldwide, enabling impactful breakthroughs and therapies to market faster. Azenta provides a full suite of reliable cold-chain sample management solutions and genomic services across areas such as drug development, clinical research and advanced cell therapies for the industry's top pharmaceutical, biotech, academic and healthcare institutions globally. Azenta is headquartered in Burlington, MA, with operations in North America, Europe and Asia. For more information, please visit www.azenta.com.
About the Role
Azenta Inc.

At Azenta, new ideas, new technologies and new ways of thinking are driving our future. Our customer focused culture encourages employees to embrace innovation and challenge the status quo with novel thinking and collaborative work relationships.

All we accomplish is grounded in our core values of Customer Focus, Achievement, Accountability, Teamwork, Employee Value and Integrity

Job Title

Hardware Engineering Intern

Job Description

The Azenta Automation Engineering team is responsible for developing automated hardware and software to transform our sample repository (SRS) and multiomics (Genewiz) businesses. We work with the latest technologies to push the boundaries of what is possible within these spaces to ensure Azenta’s industry leading position.

We are looking for a HW Engineering Intern to help in the development of industry-leading robotic solutions for sample management. This position is onsite at our innovation focused facility. You will be surrounded by exceptional engineering talent and opportunities as well as a fast-paced, engaging culture.

Responsibilities: 

Assist team with various aspects of product development including:

  • Design of automated hardware systems, with a focus on electro- mechanical mechanism design
  • Test protocol creation
  • Hands-on testing
  • Prototype build
  • Documentation creation
  • Design reviews

Requirements:

  • Pursuing degree in Mechanical, Robotics, or related discipline 
  • Familiar with 3D CAD software (Solidworks preferred)
  • Basic understanding of low-voltage AC/DC circuits, component selection (e.g. sensors, actuators, data acquisition), and circuit diagrams 
  • Practical understanding of fluid flow, thermal, and structural design considerations 
  • Demonstrated capability to perform engineering analysis and familiarity with commonly used analysis tools (e.g., mechanical and thermal FEA & CFD)  
  • Collaborative team player; able to give and receive feedback

If any applicant is unable to complete an application or respond to a job opening because of a disability, please email at Recruiting@azenta.com for assistance. 

Azenta is an Equal Opportunity Employer. This company considers candidates regardless of race, color, age, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.

The posted pay range for this position is an estimate based on current market data and internal pay structure. Final compensation may vary above or below this range depending on factors such as experience, education (including licensure and certifications),  qualifications, performance, and geographic location, among other relevant business or organizational needs.

Key Skills
Mechanical designRoboticsSolidworks3D CADElectro-mechanical mechanism designTest protocol creationCircuit diagramsSensorsActuatorsData acquisitionFluid flow analysisThermal designStructural designFEACFDEngineering analysis
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