Manufacturing Engineering Intern (P-4927) at 10x Genomics

Pleasanton, California, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

06 Apr, 26

Salary

35.0

Posted On

06 Jan, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Process Automation, Data Analysis, Technical Documentation, Project Management, Collaboration, CAD Software, Lean Manufacturing, Visual Inspection Systems, Liquid Handling Robotics

Industry

Biotechnology Research

Description

As a Manufacturing Engineer Intern at 10x Genomics, you will play a direct role in scaling our production capabilities. This internship would be part of the Reagent & Consumable Manufacturing team. This 10-12 week program is designed for a technical "doer" who is eager to apply engineering principles to real-world manufacturing challenges. You will focus on identifying, justifying, and implementing automation solutions that enhance process efficiency, ensuring our transformative products reach researchers with speed and precision. What You Will Be Doing: Identify Automation Opportunities: Audit existing manual manufacturing workflows - such as labeling, dispensing, and visual inspections - to pinpoint bottlenecks. Build Business Cases: Quantify the potential ROI, time savings, and quality improvements for proposed automation projects to gain stakeholder buy-in. Execute Technical Projects: Lead the end-to-end implementation of 1-2 small-scale automation tools or systems (e.g., automating tube dispenses or label application). Validate Solutions: Perform testing and verification of new tools to ensure they meet manufacturing specifications and quality standards. Collaborate Cross-Functionally: Work alongside the manufacturing and quality teams to ensure seamless integration of new hardware or software tools into the production line. Minimum Requirements: Able to commit to a full-time internship program for 10-12 weeks during summer of 2026 Currently enrolled as a Junior or Senior in an undergraduate program, or a recent graduate with a Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related technical field. Demonstrated experience designing or implementing process automation through previous internships, academic projects, or lab work. Experience using data to identify process inefficiencies and proposing hardware or software-based solutions. Ability to document technical workflows and present project proposals to engineering leadership. Preferred Qualifications: Experience with CAD software (e.g., SolidWorks) for designing custom fixtures or tooling. Familiarity with automated visual inspection systems or liquid handling robotics. Basic understanding of Lean Manufacturing principles. #LI-ES1 #10xgenomicsinternships #LI-onsite Below is the base pay range for this position. The actual base pay will depend on several factors unique to each candidate, including one’s skills, qualifications, and experience. Unless otherwise required by law, this role is not eligible for 10x’s health benefit program. During the hiring process, your 10x recruiter can share more information about the Company’s compensation and benefits. Pay Range $30—$35 USD About 10x Genomics At 10x Genomics, accelerating our understanding of biology is more than a mission for us. It is a commitment. This is the century of biology, and the breakthroughs we make now have the potential to change the world. We enable scientists to advance their research, allowing them to address scientific questions they did not even know they could ask. Our tools have enabled fundamental discoveries across biology including cancer, immunology, and neuroscience. Our teams are empowered and encouraged to follow their passions, pursue new ideas, and perform at their best in an inclusive and dynamic environment. We know that behind every scientific breakthrough, there is a deep infrastructure of talented people driving the life sciences industry and making it possible for scientists and clinicians to make new strides. We are dedicated to finding the very best person for every aspect of our work because the innovations and discoveries that we enable together will lead to better technologies, better treatments, and a better future. Find out how you can make a 10x difference. Individuals seeking employment at 10x Genomics are considered without regards to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, marital status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status, gender identity, or sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. 10x does not accept unsolicited applicants submitted by third-party recruiters or agencies. Any resume or application submitted to 10x without a vendor agreement in place will be considered unsolicited and property of 10x, and 10x will not pay a placement fee.

Responsibilities

The intern will identify automation opportunities in manual manufacturing workflows and execute technical projects to implement automation solutions. They will also validate these solutions and collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure integration into production.