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Mechanical & Manufacturing engineer (Life science instrumentation) – Summer Internship

37degrees, Inc.
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Company Description

37degrees, Inc. delivers innovative cell culture products tailored to the evolving needs of the life sciences, pharmaceutical, and research sectors. Our solutions are portable, connected, and designed to support scalable and novel use-cases for cell and tissue culture. By leveraging cutting-edge technology, we empower scientists to create and manage advanced experiments that advance the frontiers of biological knowledge. At 37degrees, we prioritize serving the scientific community with products and insights that drive discovery forward.

 

Role Description

As a Mechanical & Manufacturing Engineering Intern specializing in Life Science Instrumentation, you will contribute to the development and optimization of innovative cell culture products. Responsibilities include assisting with mechanical design, performing computer-aided design (CAD) tasks, manufacturing process development, hands-on production support, maintenance, participating in vendor management and assembly processes. You will also work on engineering problem-solving and prototype development. The onsite internship is located in the Greater Chicago Area, with the opportunity for limited remote work (10-20%). This is a very hands-on role working with the core founding team, with the opportunity to get direct insight into a new startup operations!

 

What You'll Do

  • Perform mechanical engineering design (new designs and revisions)
  • Develop manufacturing processes and documentation (including work instructions and BOMs
  • Establish small-scale instrument and consumable build lines from scratch                                           
  • Troubleshoot customer product issues and triage with engineering team
  • Release production files and manage vendor interactions
  • Collaborate with a multi-disciplinary engineering team to refine designs against project specs and product requirements                                                   

                                                                             

Qualifications

  •  Currently enrolled in a Master's or PhD program in Mechanical / Manufacturing Engineering (or recently graduated)                                                              
  •  Strong analytical and problem-solving instincts; comfortable working independently in a startup environment

 

Must-Have Skills     

  • Proficient mCAD designer (OnShape preferred, but experience with SolidWorks can translate)
  • 3D printing skills and experience with rapid prototyping tools
  • Understanding of manufacturing process steps and assembly
  • Production file release and vendor management
  • BOM management, Work instruction, Calibration documentation & Revision control
  • Strong root-cause analysis skills

                                                                                            

Strongly Preferred      

  • Use of AI tools for document generation and process development
  • Experience working in multi-disciplinary teams (software, mechanical, electrical engineers)
  • Experience with Quality Control processes

                                                                         

Nice to Have  

  • eCAD familiarity
  • Experience with PDM and ERP processes
  • Familiarity with life science instrumentation

                                                                                        

Logistics

  • Summer Internship
  • 10–20 hrs/week, flexible
  • Greater Chicago area, US-based