R&D Hardware Engineering Intern

The Opportunity

QuidelOrtho unites the strengths of Quidel Corporation and Ortho Clinical Diagnostics, creating a world-leading in vitro diagnostics company with award-winning expertise in immunoassay and molecular testing, clinical chemistry and transfusion medicine. We are more than 6,000 strong and do business in over 130 countries, providing answers with fast, accurate and consistent testing where and when they are needed most – home to hospital, lab to clinic.

Our culture puts our team members first and prioritizes actions that support happiness, inspiration and engagement. We strive to build meaningful connections with each other as we believe that employee happiness and business success are linked. Join us in our mission to transform the power of diagnostics into a healthier future for all.

The Role

QuidelOrtho is looking for a R&D Hardware Engineering Intern that wants to spend their 2025 summer working towards our mission: Changing Lives, One Test at a Time. Interns will have the opportunity to gain knowledge and develop their skills all while contributing to key company projects and initiatives. Our team will help students apply their educational background and broaden their knowledge base within their role and learn more about working in the medical device/biotech industry. Interns will work with a mentor(s) on a guided and impactful project and will be able to collaborate with and be part of a supportive and dedicated team.

This Internship is a full-time (40 hours per week) paid program for 12-weeks.  

Start dates are June 2nd or June 16th, 2025

Office Location: Rochester, NY - Students must be in the area for duration of the program. QuidelOrtho is unable to provide housing accommodations.

The Responsibilities

• Work under the direction of the Mechanical Team Lead and/or product development team leadership
• Support new product subsystem design activities
• Develop and execute prototype testing
• Investigate failure root cause and evaluate potential solutions
• Assemble prototype subsystems
• Study and determine subsystem interactions and specifications
• Identify potential failure modes and refine design
• Document design concepts, study findings, and test results
• Perform other work-related duties as assigned

The Individual

Required:

• Must be at least 18 years old
• Must be currently enrolled as a full-time student in a Bachelor’s or Master’s program in the Fall Semester 2024 at an accredited university or college – Field of study: Mechanical, Electrical, Systems, Biomedical Engineering or Engineering Technology
• Minimum GPA 3.0 or higher
• Able to start on either June 2nd or June 16th
• Ability to complete a consecutive 10-12 week internship
• Quick learner who can adapt in a fast-paced environment
• Experience using engineering tools relevant to discipline
• Excellent troubleshooting skills
• Experience with test design and data collection/evaluation
• Ability to work both independently and in collaboration with small teams
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
• Strong presentation capability
• Must have work authorization in the United States at the time of hire and maintain ongoing work authorization during employment

Preferred:

• Rising Junior or Senior at an accredited university or college
• ​​Experience with PTC Creo, Ansys, or Altium 
• ​Experience with optical systems 
• ​Experience in FDA regulated environment​ 

The Work Environment

No strenuous physical activity, though occasional light lifting of files and related materials is required. 30% of time in meetings, working with team, or talking on the phone, 70% of the time at the desk on computer, doing analytical work.

Salary Transparency

The salary range for this position takes into account a wide range of factors including education, experience, knowledge, skills, geography, and abilities of the candidate, in addition to internal equity and alignment with market data. The salary range for current Freshman, rising Sophomore is 18.00/hour; Sophomore, rising Junior is 20/hour; Junior, rising senior is $23.00/hour to $26.00/hour; Senior, enrolled in school for fall 2024 is 25.00/hour to 28.00/hour; or currently enrolled Graduate, MBD, PhD program is 28.00/hour to 30.00/hour. At QuidelOrtho, compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case.

Equal Opportunity

QuidelOrtho believes in Equal Opportunity for all and is committed to ensuring all individuals, including individuals with disabilities, have an opportunity to apply for those positions that they are interested in and qualify for without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic. QuidelOrtho is also committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals so that an individual can perform the duties. If you are interested in applying for an employment opportunity and require special assistance or an accommodation to apply due to a disability, please contact us at recruiting@quidelortho.com.